TELV vs KCTE258.3 projected (5.5–12.1)PPR
Should I start Michael Mayer in Week 4?
Sit Michael Mayer in Week 4. Mayer projects 8.3 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 12.2.
Measured against the TE12 start line: Tucker Kraft, TE12 at 12.2 projected PPR points, the last tight end inside it.
Week 4 · Updated Tue 29 Sep, 6:00 AM ET
Why Michael Mayer
Sit Michael Mayer — projects 8.3, a tough matchup vs KC, with a rising role.
Michael Mayer projects 8.3 points on a 5.5–12.1 range. The matchup grades as tough against KC. Usage: targets / game at 3.8. Net: bench Michael Mayer this week.
Working against Mayer: Below your start line (3.9 pts short), Thin volume (3.8 targets/g).
Matchup
Michael Mayer (LV) faces KC, kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET. The matchup is rated tough. Betting line: implied team total 21.5, spread +4.5.
Recent form
Michael Mayer's last 5 games: PPR points 17.9, 7.7, 9.2, 5.3, 12.2 (oldest to newest).
At least 1 of these 5 games was played before the 2026 season.
What flips it
Kraft's edge is 3.9 points (12.2 to 8.3). Kraft's floor (6.4) sits under Mayer's projection, so a quiet game from Kraft flips it. Confidence in the call: high.
Compare Michael Mayer with…
The players closest to Michael Mayerin this week's PPR projections. Open a pair for the call and the reasoning, or compare your own players.
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