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Sione Vaki or Michael Mayer

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Sione Vaki

Sione Vaki

RB • Detroit Lions DET
Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer

TE • Las Vegas Raiders LV
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vaki over Mayer

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Vaki ... 20%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 3.9
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.6 15.8 0.1 0.9 8.1 0 3.9
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Outlook Sione Vaki

Sione Vaki at Arizona — Depth Reserve in a High-Scoring Matchup

Vaki operates in a clear reserve role behind Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit's high-powered backfield rotation. Although he is fully healthy and ready to play, the third-year running back has seen scarce offensive touches, totaling just six carries and three targets across his last two appearances.

Our weekly projection anticipates another quiet outing, slating Vaki for approximately 4.1 fantasy points on roughly four carries for 18 yards and minimal pass-catching work. Despite a road contest featuring high shootout potential against Arizona, his 0% start rate across leagues reinforces that he remains strictly a fantasy bench stash without standalone value.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 day ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mayer over Vaki

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Mayer ... 20%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.83
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.33 28.23 0.15 7.83
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Coming soon.
Outlook Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer at New England — Target Surge Creates Deep Streaming Appeal

Michael Mayer operates alongside Brock Bowers in Las Vegas' heavy two-tight end packages, but he is coming off a massive Week 4 performance where he secured eight of 10 targets for 82 yards from Kirk Cousins. Despite being listed as the second tight end, his reliable hands have kept him heavily integrated into the game plan.

With injuries thinning the Raiders' wide receiver room, our models project Mayer for roughly 3 receptions and 27 yards at New England. Started in just 2% of fantasy leagues, he profiles as a viable deep-league streamer who can provide TE2 value if the red-zone targets persist.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 16 hrs ago
Latest News Michael Mayer
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Performance Sione Vaki
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
00001170
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6264.302280
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Michael Mayer
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
88210.3170
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1111410.4181
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Sione Vaki
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Michael Mayer
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Sione Vaki
OWN
 
2%
+0.35 compared to last week
START
 
0%
0 compared to last week
OWN/START Michael Mayer
OWN
17%
+2.12 compared to last week
START
 
3%
+1.66 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Sione Vaki
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Michael Mayer
22nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Sione Vaki

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB'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 64th with 9.20 total points (2.30 avg).
  • Currently 88.9 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 54th among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 52nd among RB.
  • Ranked 118th in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Ranked 105th in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 40 (10.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 65th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 65th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +40, Rush AVG: +4.4 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +52 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 3, RUSH YDS: 12, RUSH TDS: 0, REC: 1, REC YDS: 8, REC TDS: 0
Breakdown Michael Mayer

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 22.90 total points (5.73 avg).
  • Currently 25.5 points behind the leader: George Kittle
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 8th among TE.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 9th among TE.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 23rd among TE.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 169 and 8.45 YPC and is currently ranked 11th among TE.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 35th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +14, Rec Yards: +122 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Sione Vaki

No Injury Reported

Injury Michael Mayer

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Sione Vaki

Week 5
Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
29.25366.7573802.60
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 20th with 17.00 total points (4.25 avg).
  • Currently 31 points behind the leader: Vikings DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 7 (1.75 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in rush defense with 476 (119.00 per game).
  • Ranked 23rd in pass defense with 991 (247.75 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 29.25 per game and currently ranked 29th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 29th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +3.75, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: EVEN, INTs: +1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +10.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 30.5, YDS/G: 380.1
Matchups Michael Mayer

Week 5
Las Vegas Raiders @ New England Patriots

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.25309.5053813.60
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 7th with 31.00 total points (7.75 avg).
  • Currently 17 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.8.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 309.50 per game and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 14th in rush defense with 416 (104.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 822 (205.50 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 3 (0.75 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 19.25 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -24, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 13, TDS: 6, PA/G: 20, YDS/G: 313.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Sione Vaki
0.00
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Michael Mayer
10.95
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Sione Vaki
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 DET 4 6 14 2.3 0 3 3 37 12.3 0
2025 DET 1 1 4 4.0 0 0 0 0 0
2026 DET 4 9 40 4.4 0 5 4 52 13.0 0
ON PACE 18 41 180 4.4 0 23 18 234 13.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 2 2 6 2.6 0 1 1 12 12.3 0
Totals 9 16 58 3.6 0 8 7 89 12.7 0
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
2026 LV 4 24 20 169 8.5 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 108 90 761 8.5 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 41 28 267 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 40 147 104 971 9.3 4 0 0 0 0
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