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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Mayer vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Mayer is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.7 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Mayer is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Michael Mayer and Will Dissly are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TELas Vegas Raiders#37PPG LEADER

Michael Mayer

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

328

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Michael Mayer

Will Dissly

Head to Head

4.7 PPG3.9 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Mayer: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #37 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Michael Mayer is producing at 21% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Michael Mayer carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Michael Mayer vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Michael Mayer (4.7 PPG) and Will Dissly (3.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Michael Mayer played 12 games for the Las Vegas Raiders; Will Dissly suited up 16 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 0.8-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Michael Mayer had 35 catches for 328 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. 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: Michael Mayer sits Week 13 while Will Dissly is off Week 5. 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: Michael Mayer (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Mayer outscored Will Dissly by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Michael Mayer's 12. That durability gap means Will Dissly contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Will Dissly scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Michael Mayer saw 50 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Mayer vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Mayer	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	3.9
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	56	62
Receptions	35	32
Rec/Game	2.9	2.0
Receiving Yards	328	285
Rec Yds/Game	27.3	17.8
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	50	42
Target Share/Game	4.2	2.6
Age	24	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 5

Summary

4.7 PPG for Michael Mayer versus 3.9 for Will Dissly in 2025. The baseline favors Michael Mayer, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Michael Mayer or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Mayer has the edge at 4.7 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Michael Mayer and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Michael Mayer or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Michael Mayer outscored Will Dissly by 0.8 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.