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Jake Tonges or Michael MayerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jake Tonges is listed out (knee) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jake Tonges is a San Francisco 49ers tight end who averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. Michael Mayer is a Las Vegas Raiders tight end who averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TESan Francisco 49ers#15 TE
Jake Tonges
PPG
8.5
Games
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
5
Targets
46
Bye
Week 8
TELas Vegas Raiders#37 TE
Michael Mayer
PPG
4.7
Games
12
Rec
35
Rec Yds
328
Rec TDs
1
Targets
50
Bye
Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Tonges vs Michael Mayer: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJake TongesMichael Mayer
PPG (Half-PPR)8.54.7
Games Played912
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7756
Receptions3435
Rec/Game3.82.9
Receiving Yards293328
Rec Yds/Game32.627.3
Receiving TDs51
Targets4650
Target Share/Game5.14.2
Age2725
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Tonges or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jake Tonges and Michael Mayer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Mayer averaged 4.7.

Should I draft Jake Tonges or Michael Mayer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025, and Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jake Tonges and Michael Mayer average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Michael Mayer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Michael Mayer (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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