Who should I start in Week 5, Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?

Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Darnell Washington at TE28 (range #24–#30) and Michael Mayer at TE26 (range #23–#28). Projections: 6.0 vs 7.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?

Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Washington TE36 (range #35–#38) vs Michael Mayer TE32 (range #24–#42). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Mayer ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Darnell Washington for Michael Mayer?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Washington is ranked #265 overall and Michael Mayer #215, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Michael Mayer
Rest of season: Michael Mayer — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Darnell Washington	Michael Mayer
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Darnell Washington ahead · 4 rank Michael Mayer ahead	TE36#35–#38	TE32#24–#42edge
Week 5	TE28#24–#30	TE26#23–#28edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	6.0	7.6edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #265 overall	4 #215 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+86 ranks · +81 val	+135 ranks · +156 val
Rostered	3%	9%
Bye	9	13
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

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

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Who should I start in Week 5, Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?: Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Darnell Washington at TE28 (range #24–#30) and Michael Mayer at TE26 (range #23–#28). Projections: 6.0 vs 7.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?: Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Washington TE36 (range #35–#38) vs Michael Mayer TE32 (range #24–#42). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Mayer ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Darnell Washington for Michael Mayer?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Washington is ranked #265 overall and Michael Mayer #215, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.