Michael Mayer or Rashod Bateman?
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 24 at 6:11 AM 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 | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 5 experts rank Michael Mayer ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | #156#145–#168edge | #210#196–#221 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX95#80–#109edge | FLX134#118–#163 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #156 overalledge | 4 #218 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +127 ranks · +249 val | +10 ranks · +18 val |
| Rostered | 16% | 12% |
| Bye | 13 | 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 7, Michael Mayer or Rashod Bateman?
- Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Michael Mayer at TE19 (range #15–#24) and Rashod Bateman at WR63 (range #55–#80); on the flex board it is #95 vs #134. Projections: 7.4 vs 6.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Rashod Bateman?
- Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE24 (range #20–#28) vs Rashod Bateman WR78 (range #74–#82). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Mayer ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Mayer for Rashod Bateman?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Mayer is ranked #156 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, 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.