Who should I start in Week 3, Michael Mayer or Travis Kelce?

Travis Kelce. This week's consensus has Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26) and Travis Kelce at TE8 (range #5–#9). Projections: 6.0 vs 12.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Travis Kelce?

Travis Kelce. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42) vs Travis Kelce TE10 (range #8–#12). 3 of 3 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 #283 overall and Travis Kelce #98, 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.

Michael Mayer or Travis Kelce?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Travis Kelce
Rest of season: Travis Kelce — 3 of 3 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 3 experts rank Michael Mayer ahead · 3 rank Travis Kelce ahead	TE34#26–#42	TE10#8–#12edge
Week 3	TE17#11–#26	TE8#5–#9edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	6.0	12.6edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #283 overall	9 #98 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+71 ranks · +62 val	-3 ranks · -26 val
Rostered	18%	93%
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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Who should I start in Week 3, Michael Mayer or Travis Kelce?: Travis Kelce. This week's consensus has Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26) and Travis Kelce at TE8 (range #5–#9). Projections: 6.0 vs 12.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Travis Kelce?: Travis Kelce. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42) vs Travis Kelce TE10 (range #8–#12). 3 of 3 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 #283 overall and Travis Kelce #98, 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.