
Should I start Michael Mayer or Mike Evans this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Mike Evans has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Mike Evans has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Michael Mayer: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.
- Mike Evans: 12.1 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

4.3FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Mike Evans
WR · SFStats & schedule ›2.5FF projected
↑ +2.5 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Michael Mayer
Fortified4.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper4.2
FantasyPros—
Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.
Mike Evans
Fortified2.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 12.1 fantasy points.
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