Michael MayerorTyler Higbee?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Michael Mayer
This one is close: Michael Mayer projects 0.0 half-PPR points ahead of Tyler Higbee, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Michael Mayer, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The New Orleans Saints have allowed 10% fewer fantasy points to TEs than average. The Denver Broncos have been about average against TEs.
| Stat | Michael MayerTE, LV, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | Tyler HigbeeTE, LAR, Sun, Sep 27, 8:20 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| PPR projection | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Standard projection | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Rank this week | TE37 | TE36 |
| Matchup | at NO | at DEN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 5.0 | 0.2 |
| Last season per game | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 84% | 20% |
| Trade value | — | — |