Who should I start in Week 3, Jake Ferguson or Michael Mayer?

Jake Ferguson. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE14 (range #13–#18) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 9.1 vs 6.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Michael Mayer?

Jake Ferguson. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE17 (range #13–#22) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Michael Mayer?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #124 overall and Michael Mayer #283, so Jake Ferguson 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.

Jake Ferguson 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: Jake Ferguson
Rest of season: Jake Ferguson — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: Jake Ferguson

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

	Jake Ferguson	Michael Mayer
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead	TE17#13–#22edge	TE34#26–#42
Week 3	TE14#13–#18edge	TE17#11–#26
Week 3 projection (PPR)	9.1edge	6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #124 overalledge	3 #283 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-9 ranks · -52 val	+71 ranks · +62 val
Rostered	81%	18%
Bye	14	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, Jake Ferguson or Michael Mayer?: Jake Ferguson. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE14 (range #13–#18) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 9.1 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Michael Mayer?: Jake Ferguson. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE17 (range #13–#22) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Michael Mayer?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #124 overall and Michael Mayer #283, so Jake Ferguson 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.