Eli Stowers vs Michael Mayer
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 52% confident
Michael Mayer- Experts agree: consensus rank 300 vs 301
- Healthier: no injury designation vs Questionable
Eli Stowers carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Eli Stowers and Michael Mayer are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Michael Mayer holds the edge in expert consensus (TE36 to TE37). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Eli Stowers at 81 PPR points (4.8 per game) versus Michael Mayer at 81.
For a 2026 redraft, Michael Mayer is the narrow pick on stronger expert consensus. Eli Stowers carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Stowers | Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 81 | 81 |
| Points / game | - | 5.7 |
| Games played | - | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #301 | #300 |
| ADP | 239 | - |
| Positional rank | - | TE37 |
| Snap share | - | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 6 |
| Age | 23 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer in 2026?
Michael Mayer is a slight lean over Eli Stowers for 2026, on stronger expert consensus. Eli Stowers carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer?
Eli Stowers carries the higher 2026 projection at 81 PPR points (4.8 per game), compared with 81 for Michael Mayer.
Who is ranked higher, Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer?
Expert consensus ranks Michael Mayer (TE36) ahead of Eli Stowers (TE37) for 2026.
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