Who should I start in Week 9, Michael Mayer or Rico Dowdle?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Michael Mayer and Rico Dowdle on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Rico Dowdle?

Rico Dowdle. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27) vs Rico Dowdle RB148 (range #144–#150). 3 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Michael Mayer for Rico Dowdle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Mayer is ranked #148 overall and Rico Dowdle #144, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Michael Mayer or Rico Dowdle?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Rico Dowdle — 3 of 5 experts
Trade value: close to even

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	Michael Mayer	Rico Dowdle
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 5 experts rank Michael Mayer ahead · 3 rank Rico Dowdle ahead	#152#128–#163	#148#144–#150edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX106#94–#113	—
Week 9 projection (PPR)	8.0edge	0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #148 overall	6 #144 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+67 ranks · +181 val	+2 ranks · +8 val
Rostered	13%	75%
Bye	13	9
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 9, Michael Mayer or Rico Dowdle?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Michael Mayer and Rico Dowdle on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Rico Dowdle?: Rico Dowdle. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27) vs Rico Dowdle RB148 (range #144–#150). 3 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Michael Mayer for Rico Dowdle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Mayer is ranked #148 overall and Rico Dowdle #144, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.