Who should I start in Week 3, Isaiah Likely or Michael Mayer?

Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE5 (range #4–#7) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 11.8 vs 6.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Michael Mayer?

Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE11 (range #9–#12) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Michael Mayer?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #122 overall and Michael Mayer #283, so Isaiah Likely 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.

Isaiah Likely 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: Isaiah Likely
Rest of season: Isaiah Likely — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: Isaiah Likely

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Isaiah Likely	Michael Mayer
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead	TE11#9–#12edge	TE34#26–#42
Week 3	TE5#4–#7edge	TE17#11–#26
Week 3 projection (PPR)	11.8edge	6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #122 overalledge	3 #283 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-3 ranks · -17 val	+71 ranks · +62 val
Rostered	90%	18%
Bye	8	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 3, Isaiah Likely or Michael Mayer?: Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE5 (range #4–#7) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 11.8 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Michael Mayer?: Isaiah Likely. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE11 (range #9–#12) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Isaiah Likely ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Michael Mayer?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #122 overall and Michael Mayer #283, so Isaiah Likely 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.