Michael Mayer or Noah Fant?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Mayer
- Rest of season: Michael Mayer — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Michael Mayer
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Michael Mayer | Noah Fant | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Michael Mayer ahead · 0 rank Noah Fant ahead | TE24#20–#28edge | TE40#37–#43 |
| Week 7 | TE20#15–#23edge | TE34#30–#41 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 7.4edge | 4.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #154 overalledge | 3 #283 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +129 ranks · +256 val | +174 ranks · +118 val |
| Rostered | 14% | 1% |
| Bye | 13 | 8 |
| 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 7, Michael Mayer or Noah Fant?
- Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Michael Mayer at TE20 (range #15–#23) and Noah Fant at TE34 (range #30–#41). Projections: 7.4 vs 4.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Noah Fant?
- Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE24 (range #20–#28) vs Noah Fant TE40 (range #37–#43). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Mayer ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Mayer for Noah Fant?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Mayer is ranked #154 overall and Noah Fant #283, so Michael Mayer 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.