Michael Mayer or Tyler Warren?
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: Tyler Warren
- Rest of season: Tyler Warren — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Tyler Warren
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Michael Mayer | Tyler Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 5 experts rank Michael Mayer ahead · 5 rank Tyler Warren ahead | TE23#16–#27 | TE10#8–#13edge |
| Week 9 | TE20#16–#24 | TE8#5–#11edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.0 | 13.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #147 overall | 9 #96 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +68 ranks · +185 val | -28 ranks · -339 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 96% |
| 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 9, Michael Mayer or Tyler Warren?
- Tyler Warren. This week's consensus has Michael Mayer at TE20 (range #16–#24) and Tyler Warren at TE8 (range #5–#11). Projections: 8.0 vs 13.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Mayer or Tyler Warren?
- Tyler Warren. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27) vs Tyler Warren TE10 (range #8–#13). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Warren ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Mayer for Tyler Warren?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Mayer is ranked #147 overall and Tyler Warren #96, so Tyler Warren 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.