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Should I start Emmett Johnson or Michael Mayer this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+3.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Michael Mayer over Emmett Johnson for Week 7 PPR: 7.9 projected points versus 4.5.

  • Emmett Johnson: 3.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Michael Mayer: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Michael Mayer
Why this pick?

Michael Mayer

Fortified7.9
ESPN8.4
Sleeper7.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Emmett Johnson

Fortified4.5
ESPN5.3
Sleeper3.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Emmett Johnson faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.2 fantasy points.

Michael Mayer projects for 7.9 points in PPR scoring, 3.4 more than Emmett Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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