Should I start Davis Allen or Michael Mayer this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+2.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Michael Mayer over Davis Allen for Week 7 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 1.7.

Davis Allen: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.
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

Davis Allen

TE · LARStats & schedule

1.7FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 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%.

Davis Allen

Fortified1.7

ESPN1.6

Sleeper1.6

FantasyPros—

Davis Allen faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Michael Mayer projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than Davis Allen. 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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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.