Should I Start Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer in Week 7?
Darnell Washington is projected for 4.7 points. Most weeks he lands between 1.1 and 8.8. This week he plays vs CLE; the game total is 39.5 and his team is favored by 3.5. The number is built from live market data across 2 books, with the stats no book prices filled in from his role and Sleeper’s numbers, in half-PPR scoring, and has held steady since the lines opened. How it adds up: 18.8 receiving yards (+1.9), 0.3 touchdowns (+1.6), 2.5 catches (+1.2). Last week (Week 6) he was projected for 4.0 points and scored 10.5.
Michael Mayer is projected for 5.9 points. Most weeks he lands between 1.6 and 10.5. This week he plays at NYJ; the game total is 45.5 and his team is a 0.5-point underdog. The number is built from live market data across 2 books, with the stats no book prices filled in from his role and Sleeper’s numbers, in half-PPR scoring, and has held steady since the lines opened. How it adds up: 30.4 receiving yards (+3.0), 3.4 catches (+1.7), 0.2 touchdowns (+1.2). Last week (Week 6) he was projected for 4.5 points and scored 13.0.
Michael Mayer is the slight lean. He projects for 5.9 points this week against 4.7 for Darnell Washington. His chance of outscoring Darnell Washington is 61%. Their ranges overlap — Michael Mayer usually lands between 1.6 and 10.5, Darnell Washington between 1.1 and 8.8 — so either can win the week.
| Week 7 | Mayer | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | 5.9 | 4.7 |
| Floor · ceiling | 1.6 · 10.5 | 1.1 · 8.8 |
| Rank at position | — | — |
| Status | Healthy | Healthy |
Market data last pulled Monday, October 26 at 8:40 PM PDT. Lines refresh every 15 minutes through kickoff.