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Should I start Brenen Thompson or Michael Mayer this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+3.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Michael Mayer over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Standard: 4.3 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Brenen Thompson: 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Michael Mayer: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Michael Mayer
Why this pick?

Michael Mayer

Fortified4.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper4.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Brenen Thompson

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.2
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Brenen Thompson faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Michael Mayer projects for 4.3 points in standard scoring, 3.9 more than Brenen Thompson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:26 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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