Jonnu SmithorMichael Mayer?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Michael Mayer
This one is close: Michael Mayer projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Jonnu Smith, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Michael Mayer, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Atlanta Falcons have allowed 7% fewer fantasy points to TEs than average. The New Orleans Saints have allowed 10% fewer fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Jonnu SmithTE, GB, Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 p.m. ET | Michael MayerTE, LV, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| PPR projection | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Standard projection | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Rank this week | TE38 | TE37 |
| Matchup | vs ATL | at NO |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Last season per game | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Snap share, last game | 47% | 84% |
| Trade value | — | — |