Mark Andrews 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: Michael Mayer
  • Rest of season: Mark Andrews3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Mark Andrews

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Mark AndrewsMichael Mayer
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Mark Andrews ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead
TE17#13–#25edgeTE34#26–#42
Week 3TE18#13–#20TE17#11–#26edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)11.1edge6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #134 overalledge3 #283 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-4 ranks · -19 val+71 ranks · +62 val
Rostered84%18%
Bye1313
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, Mark Andrews or Michael Mayer?
Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Mark Andrews at TE18 (range #13–#20) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 11.1 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Mark Andrews or Michael Mayer?
Mark Andrews. Rest-of-season consensus: Mark Andrews TE17 (range #13–#25) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mark Andrews ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Mark Andrews for Michael Mayer?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mark Andrews is ranked #134 overall and Michael Mayer #283, so Mark Andrews 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.