Should I start Ashton Dulin or Michael Mayer this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+3.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Michael Mayer over Ashton Dulin for Week 7 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 1.0.

Ashton Dulin: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
Michael Mayer: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Michael Mayer

TE · LVStats & schedule

4.2FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ashton Dulin

WR · INDStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Mayer

Fortified4.2

ESPN4.5

Sleeper3.9

FantasyPros—

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Ashton Dulin

Fortified1.0

ESPN1.1

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Ashton Dulin faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Michael Mayer projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 3.1 more than Ashton Dulin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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