Juwan Johnson 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: Juwan Johnson
- Rest of season: Juwan Johnson — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Juwan Johnson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Juwan Johnson | Michael Mayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Juwan Johnson ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead | TE11#9–#15edge | TE34#26–#42 |
| Week 3 | TE9#8–#12edge | TE17#11–#26 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 10.2edge | 6.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #129 overalledge | 3 #283 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +14 val | +71 ranks · +62 val |
| Rostered | 56% | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Juwan Johnson or Michael Mayer?
- Juwan Johnson. This week's consensus has Juwan Johnson at TE9 (range #8–#12) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 10.2 vs 6.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Juwan Johnson or Michael Mayer?
- Juwan Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Juwan Johnson TE11 (range #9–#15) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Juwan Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Juwan Johnson for Michael Mayer?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Juwan Johnson is ranked #129 overall and Michael Mayer #283, so Juwan Johnson 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.