Kenneth Walker III or Michael MayerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kenneth Walker III is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 26.2 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Michael Mayer is a Las Vegas Raiders tight end who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBKansas City Chiefs#2 RB

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

26.2

Games

Rush Yds

665

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

TELas Vegas Raiders#15 TE

Michael Mayer

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

266

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kenneth Walker III vs Michael Mayer: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kenneth Walker III	Michael Mayer
PPG (Half-PPR)	26.2	7.8
Games Played	5	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	131	47
Rushing Yards	665	0
Rush Yds/Game	133.0	0.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	14	28
Receiving Yards	95	266
Targets	22	34
Total TDs	8	1
Age	26	25
Experience	4 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kenneth Walker III or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kenneth Walker III and Michael Mayer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Kenneth Walker III averaged 26.2 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Michael Mayer averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Kenneth Walker III or Michael Mayer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kenneth Walker III averaged 26.2 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Michael Mayer averaged 7.8 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Kenneth Walker III and Michael Mayer average in 2026?▾

Kenneth Walker III averaged 26.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Michael Mayer averaged 7.8 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 18.4 points per game.

When are Kenneth Walker III and Michael Mayer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kenneth Walker III (KC) 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.