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Should I start Mark Andrews or Michael Mayer this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Mark Andrews

+0.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Mark Andrews over Michael Mayer for Week 8 PPR: 9.2 projected points versus 8.3.

  • Mark Andrews: 6.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Michael Mayer: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Mark Andrews
Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified9.2
ESPN9.4
Sleeper8.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Mark Andrews faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points.

Michael Mayer

Fortified8.3
ESPN8.1
Sleeper7.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Mark Andrews projects for 9.2 points in PPR scoring, 0.9 more than Michael Mayer. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:19 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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