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Michael Mayer or AJ Barner: who has more dynasty value?

The short answer

Michael Mayer is currently worth more than AJ Barner in dynasty Superflex: 198 versus 172, a 13.1% gap.

Two inexpensive dynasty tight ends sit close enough that league settings can matter more than raw rank. This page separates ordinary PPR from tight end premium and compares both changes with the same positional replacement baseline.

Latest usage // through Week 8

What changed on the field?

Recent workload and listed availability add context to the market price. They describe what happened; they do not predict the next game.

Week 8 · vs. NYJ

Michael Mayer

PPR points
10.3
Latest game
Targets
6
+3 from the prior recorded week
Snap share
79%
Latest game

Listed availability: Active.

See the Week 8 TE usage report →
Week 7 · vs. KC

AJ Barner

PPR points
8.6
Latest game
Targets
5
+1 from the prior recorded week
Snap share
80%
Latest game

Listed availability: Week 1: Full · Oblique.

See the Week 7 TE usage report →
Same players // four markets

What changes in Superflex, 1QB, TEP, and redraft?

These rows change one major market context at a time. Hover or focus the dotted labels for a plain-language definition. Values share one 0–1,000 composite scale.

League settingMichael MayerAJ BarnerCurrent answer
Dynasty Superflex ⓘTwo QB-eligible starting slots; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring.198172Michael Mayer +26
Dynasty 1QB ⓘOne starting quarterback; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring.247215Michael Mayer +32
Superflex TEP ⓘSuperflex with an additional tight end reception premium.225197Michael Mayer +28
Redraft 1QB ⓘCurrent-season value only; one quarterback and Standard scoring.91Michael Mayer +8

Format verdict // The same player leads all four markets, but the gap ranges from 8 to 32 points. Format still changes the price.

Reception scoring // player-level

Does standard, half PPR, or full PPR change it?

PPR means points per reception: zero in standard, 0.5 in half PPR, and one in full PPR. Each adjustment is measured relative to a same-position replacement player.

League settingMichael MayerAJ BarnerCurrent answer
Standard ⓘReceptions score zero points; yards and touchdowns still score normally.198172Michael Mayer +26
Half PPR ⓘEach reception scores 0.5 points.191169Michael Mayer +22
Full PPR ⓘEach reception scores one point.185166Michael Mayer +19
Scoring verdict: No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 19 to 26 value points, so scoring can still change the price.
Observed production // latest season

The evidence underneath the market answer.

These are descriptive season results, not projections. Missing upstream fields remain visibly unavailable instead of being guessed.

Michael Mayer

TE17
Fantasy points/game
Not available
Consistency grade
F
Targets/game
Not available
Receptions/game
Not available
Receiving yards/game
Not available
Catch rate
Not available

AJ Barner

TE27
Fantasy points/game
Not available
Consistency grade
C
Targets/game
Not available
Receptions/game
Not available
Receiving yards/game
Not available
Catch rate
Not available
Decision rule

Start with Michael Mayer's edge.

Use TEP only when your league awards it, and keep the complete offer inside the same value tier unless the measured gap clearly widens.

Not at the baseline price. Michael Mayer holds the larger current value, so a straight swap gives up a 13.1% market edge before roster fit is considered. Recent usage and listed availability provide context, but starting-lineup need and manager-specific preference remain outside the model.

Direct answers

Comparison FAQ

Who is worth more in dynasty: Michael Mayer or AJ Barner?

Michael Mayer is currently worth more than AJ Barner in dynasty Superflex: 198 versus 172, a 13.1% gap.

Should I trade Michael Mayer for AJ Barner straight up?

Not at the baseline price. Michael Mayer holds the larger current value, so a straight swap gives up a 13.1% market edge before roster fit is considered.

Does scoring change the Michael Mayer vs. AJ Barner comparison?

No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 19 to 26 value points, so scoring can still change the price.

Why do Superflex and 1QB values differ?

Superflex makes starting quarterbacks scarcer, while 1QB pushes replacement closer to the starters. The displayed format gap ranges from 8 to 32 value points.

Same-position decisions

Compare the rest of the tier.

Next decision

Put both players in the full package.