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Michael Mayer or Stefon Diggs

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

Michael Mayer

TE • Las Vegas Raiders LV
Stefon Diggs

Stefon Diggs

WR • Washington Commanders WAS
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mayer over Diggs

 
 
 
 
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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.

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Diggs over Mayer

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Stefon Diggs

Stefon Diggs at Philadelphia — Veteran Role Offers Immediate Flex Potential

Diggs enters his Washington debut fully healthy and starting on the perimeter opposite Terry McLaurin with Jayden Daniels at quarterback. Head coach Dan Quinn lauded Diggs' competitive edge during camp, locking the veteran into an everyday starting role in the Commanders' new-look offense.

Rostered in nearly 94% of leagues but started in just 14%, managers are treating Diggs with early caution. Facing Philadelphia as road underdogs, a trailing game script could boost passing volume. Our projections slate Diggs for roughly 4 catches and 45 yards, making him a solid flex option for Week 1.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Michael Mayer
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33712.3260
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
33712.3260
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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 Stefon Diggs
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
19 🔓 🔓 🔓
20 🔓 🔓 🔓
21 🔓 🔓 🔓
22 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Michael Mayer
OWN
39%
+37.6 compared to last week
START
25%
+25.44 compared to last week
OWN/START Stefon Diggs
OWN
94%
-1.36 compared to last week
START
14%
+1.25 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Michael Mayer
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Stefon Diggs
44th
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 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 65th 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 Stefon Diggs

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 44th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 144.30 total points (6.56 avg).
  • Currently 165 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.6.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 11th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 1033 and 11.87 YPC and is currently ranked 17th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 43rd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 13 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +47, Rec Yards: +560 Rec TDs: +2,
  • 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

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 800, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Michael Mayer

No Injury Reported

Injury Stefon Diggs

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 25th 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 Stefon Diggs

Week 1
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.33337.2223144333.88
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 9th with 132.00 total points (7.33 avg).
  • Currently 95 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 21 (1.24 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 2240 (131.76 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 3830 (225.29 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 12 in sacks with 42 (2.47 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 19.12 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 3 (0.18 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +50.75, Turnovers: -1 Sacks: -7, INTs: +2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -1.35,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Michael Mayer
9.86
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Stefon Diggs
16.06
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 Stefon Diggs
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2015 MIN 13 84 52 720 13.8 4 3 13 4.3 0
2016 MIN 13 112 84 903 10.8 3 3 10 3.3 0
2017 MIN 14 95 64 849 13.3 8 8 13 1.6 0
2018 MIN 15 148 102 1021 10.0 9 10 62 6.2 0
2019 MIN 15 92 63 1130 17.9 6 5 61 12.2 0
2020 BUF 16 175 133 1663 12.5 9 1 1 1 0
2021 BUF 16 164 103 1225 11.9 10 0 0 0 0
2022 BUF 16 155 110 1455 13.2 11 1 -3 -3 0
2023 BUF 16 160 107 1183 11.1 8 1 5 5 0
2024 HOU 8 64 47 496 10.6 3 3 8 2.7 1
2025 NE 16 105 87 1033 11.9 4 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 72 473 392 4649 11.9 18 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 115 84 928 11.1 5 2 7 4 0
Totals 174 1432 1001 12193 12.2 77 36 177 4.9 1
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LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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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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