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Should I start Michael Mayer or Treylon Burks this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Treylon Burks

+1.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Treylon Burks over Michael Mayer for Week 8 Standard: 5.4 projected points versus 4.3.

  • Michael Mayer: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.
  • Treylon Burks: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Treylon Burks
Why this pick?

Treylon Burks

Fortified5.4
ESPN6.5
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Treylon Burks faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Michael Mayer

Fortified4.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper4.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Treylon Burks projects for 5.4 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than Michael Mayer. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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