Michael Mayer or Oscar Delp?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Michael Mayer
  • Rest of season: Michael Mayer — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Michael Mayer

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Michael MayerOscar Delp
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Michael Mayer ahead · 0 rank Oscar Delp ahead
TE23#16–#27edgeTE48#42–#53
Week 9TE20#16–#24edgeTE69#63–#76
Week 9 projection (PPR)8.0edge1.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #147 overalledge2 #347 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+68 ranks · +185 val+22 ranks · +15 val
Rostered13%1%
Bye138
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 9, Michael Mayer or Oscar Delp?
Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Michael Mayer at TE20 (range #16–#24) and Oscar Delp at TE69 (range #63–#76). Projections: 8.0 vs 1.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Oscar Delp?
Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27) vs Oscar Delp TE48 (range #42–#53). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Mayer ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Michael Mayer for Oscar Delp?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Mayer is ranked #147 overall and Oscar Delp #347, 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.