Dalton Schultz or Michael Mayer?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Dalton Schultz
  • Rest of season: Dalton Schultz3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Dalton Schultz

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Dalton SchultzMichael Mayer
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Dalton Schultz ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead
TE15#12–#20edgeTE34#26–#42
Week 3TE8#5–#9edgeTE17#11–#26
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.6edge6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #152 overalledge3 #283 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+10 ranks · +35 val+71 ranks · +62 val
Rostered41%18%
Bye813
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Dalton Schultz or Michael Mayer?
Dalton Schultz. This week's consensus has Dalton Schultz at TE8 (range #5–#9) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 9.6 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dalton Schultz or Michael Mayer?
Dalton Schultz. Rest-of-season consensus: Dalton Schultz TE15 (range #12–#20) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dalton Schultz ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dalton Schultz for Michael Mayer?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dalton Schultz is ranked #152 overall and Michael Mayer #283, so Dalton Schultz carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.