Chig Okonkwo vs Michael Mayer: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Chig Okonkwo finished the 2025 season at 5.6 PPG over 17 games with the Washington Commanders, while Michael Mayer clocked in at 4.3 across 13 appearances for the Las Vegas Raiders. A 1.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Chig Okonkwo is the volume tight end in this matchup with 56 receptions for 560 yards, while Michael Mayer profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 35 catches). In weeks where Michael Mayer finds the end zone he out-scores Chig Okonkwo, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Chig Okonkwo is off Week 14 and Michael Mayer Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
