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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Michael Mayer

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 10.3 PPG and 591 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Michael Mayer (4.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Dallas Goedert as the starter and Michael Mayer as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TELas Vegas Raiders#37

Michael Mayer

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

328

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Michael Mayer

Head to Head

10.3 PPG4.7 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Michael Mayer: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Michael Mayer at 21%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Michael Mayer: Who Should You Start?

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.3 fantasy points per game in 15 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.

Dallas Goedert carries a 5.6-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.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 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 Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Dallas Goedert is off Week 9 and Michael Mayer Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Dallas Goedert 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: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Michael Mayer (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Michael Mayer by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Michael Mayer's 12. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Michael Mayer is 7 years younger than Dallas Goedert (24 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGoedertMayer

PPG (Half-PPR)10.34.7

Games Played1512

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15556

Receptions6035

Rec/Game4.02.9

Receiving Yards591328

Rec Yds/Game39.427.3

Receiving TDs111

Targets8250

Target Share/Game5.54.2

Age3124

Experience7 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dallas Goedert holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert and Michael Mayer average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Michael Mayer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Michael Mayer (LV) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Michael Mayer a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Michael Mayer by 5.6 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.