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Michael Mayer or Ryan Flournoy

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

Michael Mayer

TE • Las Vegas Raiders LV
Ryan Flournoy

Ryan Flournoy

WR • Dallas Cowboys DAL
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mayer over Flournoy

 
 
 
 
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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 1 day ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Flournoy over Mayer

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Ryan Flournoy

Ryan Flournoy at NYG — Slot Role Expands Following New Contract Extension

Fresh off signing a one-year contract extension worth up to $6 million after posting 40 receptions and four touchdowns last season, Flournoy enters 2026 locked in as Dallas' primary slot receiver. Working alongside CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens in a projected high-scoring divisional matchup at MetLife Stadium, he holds a solidified role in the offense.

Fantasy managers have taken a wait-and-see approach, with Flournoy rostered in only 7% of leagues and virtually unstarted. Our weekly projection lands him at 6.7 fantasy points on roughly 2.4 receptions for 29 yards against the Giants, making him a bench stash until we see his target volume materialize.

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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 Ryan Flournoy
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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 Ryan Flournoy
OWN
 
7%
+0.55 compared to last week
START
 
0%
0 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Michael Mayer
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Ryan Flournoy
Not Ranked
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 Ryan Flournoy

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR'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 58th with 74.00 total points (4.11 avg).
  • Currently 235.3 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.1 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 73rd among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 42nd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 25 (1.39 per game) and is currently ranked 29th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +32, Rec Yards: +387 Rec TDs: +4,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 35, REC YDS: 350, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Michael Mayer

No Injury Reported

Injury Ryan Flournoy

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 28th 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 Ryan Flournoy

Week 1
Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.82405.531593923.21
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 25th with 77.00 total points (4.53 avg).
  • Currently 150 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 32nd in rush defense with 2707 (159.24 per game).
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 4187 (246.29 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.82 per game and currently ranked 26th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 20th 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: +37.06, Turnovers: -7 Sacks: -13, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +2.06,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 11, TDS: 4, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Michael Mayer
9.86
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Ryan Flournoy
7.65
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 Ryan Flournoy
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 DAL 7 14 10 102 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
2025 DAL 14 57 40 475 11.9 4 4 25 6.3 0
ON PACE 63 257 180 2138 11.9 18 18 113 6.3 0
3-YEAR AVG 7 24 17 192 11.5 1 1 8 6.3 0
Totals 21 71 50 577 11.5 4 4 25 6.3 0
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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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