Michael Mayer vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Michael Mayer (Las Vegas Raiders, 4.3 PPG) by 8.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
That 8.3-point weekly advantage for Tucker Kraft is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Michael Mayer had 35 catches for 328 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
