Oronde Gadsden II vs Michael Mayer
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Oronde Gadsden II by 0.5 projected points (7.3 vs 6.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Oronde Gadsden II faces SEA, the 21st-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Michael Mayer faces KC, the 28th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Oronde Gadsden II by 1.9 points of value over replacement (-69.9 vs -71.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Oronde Gadsden IILAC | Michael MayerLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | SEA | KC | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 7.3 | 6.8 | II +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #21 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 127.7 | 125.7 | II +1.9 pts |
| Points per game | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -69.9 | -71.8 | II +1.9 |
| Overall rank | #153 | #158 | II by 5 |
| Position rank | TE22 | TE23 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 |
Should I start Oronde Gadsden II or Michael Mayer in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Oronde Gadsden II by 0.5 projected points (7.3 vs 6.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Oronde Gadsden II or Michael Mayer in 2026 fantasy football?
Oronde Gadsden II. He projects 127.7 fantasy points with -69.9 value over replacement, vs 125.7 points and -71.8 for Michael Mayer (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.