Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Mayer
- Rest of season: Michael Mayer — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Michael Mayer
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Darnell Washington | Michael Mayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 5 experts rank Darnell Washington ahead · 5 rank Michael Mayer ahead | TE34#32–#38 | TE24#20–#28edge |
| Week 7 | TE26#21–#29 | TE20#15–#23edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #224 overall | 6 #154 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +116 ranks · +133 val | +129 ranks · +256 val |
| Rostered | 4% | 14% |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?
- Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Darnell Washington at TE26 (range #21–#29) and Michael Mayer at TE20 (range #15–#23). Projections: 6.9 vs 7.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?
- Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Washington TE34 (range #32–#38) vs Michael Mayer TE24 (range #20–#28). 5 of 5 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 #224 overall and Michael Mayer #154, so Michael Mayer 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.