Should I start Michael Mayer in Week 1?
TE · LV · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE35 · range #32–#46
Consensus TE35 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE35 | 32 | 46 | ±3.3 | #172 | 4.5 |
| Half PPR | TE35 | 32 | 46 | ±3.2 | #178 | 3.5 |
| Standard | TE36 | 32 | 47 | ±3.5 | #194 | 2.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 2% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #31Colby ParkinsonSit
- #32Theo JohnsonSit
- #33Darnell WashingtonSit
- #35Michael MayerSit
- #35Jake TongesSit
- #36George KittleSit
- #37Mike GesickiSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Michael Mayer in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE35 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #32 to #46. The consensus projection is 4.5 PPR points.
- Where is Michael Mayer ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Michael Mayer at TE35 for Week 1, and flex #178 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #32 to #46.