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Should I start Michael Mayer or Mitchell Evans this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+4.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Michael Mayer over Mitchell Evans for Week 7 Half-PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Michael Mayer: 8.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Mitchell Evans: 0.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Michael Mayer
Why this pick?

Michael Mayer

Fortified6.0
ESPN6.5
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Mitchell Evans

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.4
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Mitchell Evans faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points.

Michael Mayer projects for 6.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.7 more than Mitchell Evans. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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