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 Johnson3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Juwan Johnson

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Juwan JohnsonMichael Mayer
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Juwan Johnson ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead
TE11#9–#15edgeTE34#26–#42
Week 3TE9#8–#12edgeTE17#11–#26
Week 3 projection (PPR)10.2edge6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #129 overalledge3 #283 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +14 val+71 ranks · +62 val
Rostered56%18%
Bye813
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 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.