Michael Mayer or Travis Kelce?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Travis Kelce
- Rest of season: Travis Kelce — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Travis Kelce
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Michael Mayer | Travis Kelce | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Michael Mayer ahead · 4 rank Travis Kelce ahead | TE30#23–#42 | TE8#4–#12edge |
| Week 6 | TE23#20–#25 | TE6#5–#10edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 7.1 | 11.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #193 overall | 9 #92 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +90 ranks · +143 val | +6 ranks · +54 val |
| Rostered | 9% | 95% |
| Bye | 13 | 5 |
| 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 6, Michael Mayer or Travis Kelce?
- Travis Kelce. This week's consensus has Michael Mayer at TE23 (range #20–#25) and Travis Kelce at TE6 (range #5–#10). Projections: 7.1 vs 11.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Travis Kelce?
- Travis Kelce. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE30 (range #23–#42) vs Travis Kelce TE8 (range #4–#12). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Travis Kelce ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Mayer for Travis Kelce?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Mayer is ranked #193 overall and Travis Kelce #92, so Travis Kelce 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.