Gunnar Helm 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 6:11 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

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Gunnar HelmMichael Mayer
Rest of season
0 of 5 experts rank Gunnar Helm ahead · 5 rank Michael Mayer ahead
TE40#36–#45TE24#20–#28edge
Week 7TE35#30–#38TE20#15–#24edge
Week 7 projection (PPR)4.27.4edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)3 #269 overall6 #156 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-33 ranks · -45 val+127 ranks · +249 val
Rostered3%14%
Bye913
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 7, Gunnar Helm or Michael Mayer?
Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Gunnar Helm at TE35 (range #30–#38) and Michael Mayer at TE20 (range #15–#24). Projections: 4.2 vs 7.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Gunnar Helm or Michael Mayer?
Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Gunnar Helm TE40 (range #36–#45) 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 Gunnar Helm for Michael Mayer?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gunnar Helm is ranked #269 overall and Michael Mayer #156, 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.