Should I start Michael Mayer or Nate Adkins this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+6.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Michael Mayer over Nate Adkins for Week 7 PPR: 7.9 projected points versus 1.7.

Michael Mayer: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Nate Adkins: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Michael Mayer

TE · LVStats & schedule

7.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Nate Adkins

TE · DENStats & schedule

1.7FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Mayer

Fortified7.9

ESPN8.4

Sleeper7.2

FantasyPros—

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%.

Nate Adkins

Fortified1.7

ESPN1.7

Sleeper2.0

FantasyPros—

Nate Adkins faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Michael Mayer projects for 7.9 points in PPR scoring, 6.2 more than Nate Adkins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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