Should I start Kaleb Johnson or Michael Mayer this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+4.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Michael Mayer over Kaleb Johnson for Week 7 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 0.2.

Kaleb Johnson: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
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

Kaleb Johnson

RB · GBStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at DET

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%.

Kaleb Johnson

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Kaleb Johnson faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Michael Mayer projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 4.0 more than Kaleb Johnson. 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.