Should I start Kylen Granson or Michael Mayer this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+4.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Michael Mayer over Kylen Granson for Week 7 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 0.1.

Kylen Granson: 0.0 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

Kylen Granson

TE · TENStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

vs CLE

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%.

Kylen Granson

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Kylen Granson faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Michael Mayer projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 4.1 more than Kylen Granson. 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.