THE ALTERNATIVE
Darnell Washington
TE · PITStats & schedule ›5.3FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
vs CLESun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Michael Mayer
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Michael Mayer averaged 6.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 4.7 for Darnell Washington. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs CLERESEARCH PICK
Michael Mayer
TE · LVStats & schedule ›5.7FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
at NYJSun 1:00 PM ET
Darnell Washington
FF5.3 FP
Boosted Trees6.9 FP
Workload4.2 FP
Monte Carlo4.2 FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.5 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.2 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Ben Skowronek; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.7 targets per game.
Michael Mayer
FF5.7 FP
Boosted Trees6.7 FP
Workload6.3 FP
Monte Carlo6.2 FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.1 FP.
- The NYJ defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.1 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Dont'e Thornton Jr., Jack Bech, Carter Runyon; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.7 targets per game.
Darnell Washington
Fortified5.3
ESPN5.4
Sleeper4.9
FantasyPros5.2
Darnell Washington faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.
Michael Mayer
Fortified5.7
ESPN5.6
Sleeper5.8
FantasyPros5.6
Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
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