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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Michael MayerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Michael Mayer's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (6.5 to 4.7), and Chigoziem Okonkwo's 2 touchdowns show scoring upside. Michael Mayer is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TETennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER

Chigoziem Okonkwo

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

462

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TELas Vegas Raiders#37

Michael Mayer

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

328

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Chigoziem Okonkwo

Michael Mayer

Head to Head

6.5 PPG4.7 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Michael Mayer: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chigoziem Okonkwo is producing at 30% of elite pace and Michael Mayer at 21%. That ranking gap means Michael Mayer carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Michael Mayer: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Chigoziem Okonkwo (Tennessee Titans) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.5 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Michael Mayer (Las Vegas Raiders) came in at 4.7 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Chigoziem Okonkwo carries a 1.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chigoziem Okonkwo had 42 catches for 462 yards; Michael Mayer posted 35 for 328. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chigoziem Okonkwo sits Week 5 while Michael Mayer is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Chigoziem Okonkwo (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Michael Mayer (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Michael Mayer by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo played 16 games in 2025 compared to Michael Mayer's 12. That durability gap means Chigoziem Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo saw 58 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Michael Mayer: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chigoziem Okonkwo	Michael Mayer
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	4.7
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	56
Receptions	42	35
Rec/Game	2.6	2.9
Receiving Yards	462	328
Rec Yds/Game	28.9	27.3
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	58	50
Target Share/Game	3.6	4.2
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Chigoziem Okonkwo holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.5 points per game. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chigoziem Okonkwo or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Michael Mayer's 4.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chigoziem Okonkwo and Michael Mayer average in 2025?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Chigoziem Okonkwo and Michael Mayer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Michael Mayer (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Michael Mayer a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Michael Mayer by 1.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.