THE ALTERNATIVE
Colby Parkinson
TE · LARStats & schedule ›7.3FF projected
↓ -1.3 vs ESPN
vs LACSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Michael Mayer this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Michael Mayer
Week 8 · PPR
Michael Mayer averaged 6.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.0 for Colby Parkinson. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · PPR
vs LACRESEARCH PICK
Michael Mayer
TE · LVStats & schedule ›7.2FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at NYJSun 1:00 PM ET
Colby Parkinson
FF7.3 FP
Boosted Trees8.5 FP
Workload7.5 FP
Monte Carlo7.6 FP
- Recent scoring average: 8.4 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.3 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Michael Mayer
FF7.2 FP
Boosted Trees8.8 FP
Workload7.9 FP
Monte Carlo7.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 8.0 FP.
- The NYJ defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- 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.
Colby Parkinson
Fortified7.3
ESPN8.6
Sleeper6.7
FantasyPros6.7
Colby Parkinson faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.4 fantasy points.
Michael Mayer
Fortified7.2
ESPN7.4
Sleeper7.5
FantasyPros7.2
Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
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