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Should I start Michael Mayer or Terry McLaurin this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Terry McLaurin has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Terry McLaurin 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; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Terry McLaurin: OUT; 5.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Standard

Michael Mayer
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%.

Terry McLaurin

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points. OUT

Terry McLaurin has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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