Michael Mayer fantasy outlook — Week 1
Michael Mayer (TE, LV) is our TE34 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 5.2 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 5.2 pts
- TE rank
- #34
- Rostered
- 26%
- Started
- 17%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Michael Mayer (LV TE), our TE34 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 5.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. Managers added him at a 2.2% clip this week — that kind of movement usually follows real snaps, not vibes. Only 26% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Nothing in the projection defends him — 26% below positional par is a bench line for me. Sally keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Michael Mayer (LV TE), our TE34 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 5.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. Managers added him at a 2.2% clip this week — that kind of movement usually follows real snaps, not vibes. Only 26% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Nothing in the projection defends him — 26% below positional par is a bench line for me. Tina keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.