Michael Mayer or Theo Johnson?
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 — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Michael Mayer
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Michael Mayer | Theo Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Michael Mayer ahead · 0 rank Theo Johnson ahead | TE23#16–#27edge | TE45#40–#49 |
| Week 9 | TE20#16–#24edge | TE52#45–#71 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.0edge | 3.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #147 overalledge | 3 #333 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +68 ranks · +185 val | -47 ranks · -43 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 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 9, Michael Mayer or Theo Johnson?
- Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Michael Mayer at TE20 (range #16–#24) and Theo Johnson at TE52 (range #45–#71). Projections: 8.0 vs 3.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Theo Johnson?
- Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27) vs Theo Johnson TE45 (range #40–#49). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Mayer ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Mayer for Theo Johnson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Mayer is ranked #147 overall and Theo Johnson #333, 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.