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Michael Mayer or Kyle Monangai

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer

TE • Las Vegas Raiders LV
Kyle Monangai

Kyle Monangai

RB • Chicago Bears CHI
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mayer over Monangai

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer vs. Dolphins — Stepping Into an Expanded Role in the Season Opener

Fresh off signing a three-year contract extension, Michael Mayer steps into lead tight end duties for Week 1 with Brock Bowers ruled out due to a knee injury. Operating as Kirk Cousins' top option at the position, Mayer's roster and start rates have surged as fantasy managers recognize his immediate opportunity in Klint Kubiak's offense.

Our weekly projections forecast roughly 3 receptions for 31 yards and 7.3 fantasy points, but his outlook is bolstered without Bowers commanding targets. With Las Vegas playing at home as slight favorites, Mayer profiles as an appealing streaming option and viable TE2 who could reach TE1 status with a touchdown.

Updated 21 hrs ago

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Owners starting Monangai over Mayer

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Kyle Monangai

Kyle Monangai at Carolina — Limited Complementary Role in Week 1

Monangai enters Week 1 with a clean bill of health after managing a hyperextended knee during training camp. Listed behind starter D'Andre Swift on the depth chart, the second-year back is set to handle change-of-pace work and spelling duties against the Panthers.

While rostered in over 93% of leagues, his 9% start rate illustrates his current standing as a valuable stash rather than an immediate lineup play. Our projections anticipate roughly 9 carries for 40 yards and modest pass-catching work (8.5 fantasy points), keeping him firmly on fantasy benches in standard redraft formats.

Updated 21 hrs ago

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Michael Mayer
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Michael Mayer
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Kyle Monangai
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
19 🔓 🔓 🔓
20 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Michael Mayer
OWN
39%
+37.2 compared to last week
START
25%
+24.75 compared to last week
OWN/START Kyle Monangai
OWN
93%
+0.12 compared to last week
START
 
9%
+2.59 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Michael Mayer
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kyle Monangai
43rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Michael Mayer

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 46th with 40.20 total points (2.23 avg).
  • Currently 157.6 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.2 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 32nd among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 30th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 342 and 9.50 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 76th among TE.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 6 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +19, Rec Yards: +207 Rec TDs: +1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 475, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Kyle Monangai

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 44th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 27th with 151.60 total points (7.58 avg).
  • Currently 214 points behind the leader: Christian McCaffrey
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.6.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 44th among RB.
  • Ranked 133rd in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Top 15 in red zone attempts and is currently ranked 15th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 181 (10.06 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Top 25 in rush yards with 831 (46.17 per game) and is currently ranked 23rd among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 6 (0.33 per game) and is currently ranked 29th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 20 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +894, Rush AVG: +4.4 Rush TDs: +6, Receptions: +23, Rec Yards: +222 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 170, RUSH YDS: 715, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 20, REC YDS: 175, REC TDS: 0
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Michael Mayer

No Injury Reported

Injury Kyle Monangai

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Michael Mayer

Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.94363.002093913.82
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 89.00 total points (5.24 avg).
  • Currently 138 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 2251 (132.41 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 3920 (230.59 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.94 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +54.68, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +4, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.26,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Matchups Kyle Monangai

Week 1
Chicago Bears @ Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.00338.5022163123.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 103.00 total points (5.72 avg).
  • Currently 124 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.7.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 21 (1.24 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 2243 (131.94 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 3850 (226.47 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 15 (0.88 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 22.35 per game and currently ranked 15th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 21st in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -56.26, Turnovers: +6 Sacks: -5, INTs: +8, TDs: +2, Points Allowed: -6.94,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Michael Mayer
9.86
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kyle Monangai
15.97
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Michael Mayer
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 LV 12 40 27 304 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
2024 LV 11 32 21 156 7.4 0 0 0 0 0
2025 LV 13 51 36 342 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 59 230 162 1539 9.5 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 41 28 267 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 36 123 84 802 9.5 3 0 0 0 0
Career Kyle Monangai
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2025 CHI 16 189 858 4.5 6 33 19 186 9.8 0
ON PACE 72 851 3861 4.5 27 149 86 837 9.8 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 91 416 4.6 3 15 9 82 9.1 0
Totals 20 202 894 4.4 6 37 23 222 9.7 0
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ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
BUF @HOU
CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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ATH vs SEA 04:05 EDT EST
ATL vs PHI 01:35 EDT EST
BAL @TOR 01:37 EDT EST
BOS vs KC 03:05 EDT EST
CHC vs PIT 02:20 EDT EST
CHW @STL 02:15 EDT EST
CIN @MIL 02:10 EDT EST
CLE @MIN 02:10 EDT EST
COL @DET 12:10 EDT EST
HOU @TB 01:40 EDT EST
LAA @WAS 01:35 EDT EST
LAD @MIA 01:40 EDT EST
NYM @NYY 01:35 EDT EST
SD @SF 07:20 EDT EST
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