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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Mayer vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Michael Mayer's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.2-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 4.7), and Tyler Warren's 5 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TELas Vegas Raiders#37

Michael Mayer

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

328

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Michael Mayer

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

4.7 PPG8.9 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Mayer: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #37 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Michael Mayer is producing at 21% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Mayer vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Michael Mayer and Tyler Warren are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG across 12 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Tyler Warren posted 8.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 4.2-PPG gap gives Tyler Warren the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 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 Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 13 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyler Warren at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Michael Mayer is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Michael Mayer (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Warren outscored Michael Mayer by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Michael Mayer's 12. That durability gap means Tyler Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Mayer vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Mayer	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	8.9
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	56	151
Receptions	35	76
Rec/Game	2.9	4.5
Receiving Yards	328	817
Rec Yds/Game	27.3	48.1
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	50	112
Target Share/Game	4.2	6.6
Age	24	24
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

Tyler Warren outscored Michael Mayer by 4.2 PPG in 2025 (8.9 to 4.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Michael Mayer or Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 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 Michael Mayer and Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

Do Michael Mayer and Tyler Warren share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Michael Mayer and Tyler Warren share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Michael Mayer or Tyler Warren a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Warren outscored Michael Mayer by 4.2 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.