Michael Mayer Fantasy Stats

Michael Mayer
#87 TE  |  Las Vegas Raiders
Healthy
Height / Weight 6'4"  /  265 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jul 6, 2001 (23)
Experience 2 seasons
Drafted 2023 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, Pick #35 (Raiders)
College Notre Dame

Season Stats

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
2023LV145.171.427403042327.611.300000
2024LV113.336.621321560294.97.400000
Career 25 4.3 108.0 48 72 460 2 32 6.4 9.6 0 0 0 0 0

Game Log

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
Week 1Sep 8, 2024LVLAC2.3233031.01.500000
Week 2Sep 15, 2024LVBAL2.1111101111.011.000000
Week 3Sep 22, 2024LVCAR1.7137072.37.000000
Week 11Nov 17, 2024LVMIA1.5135051.75.000000
Week 12Nov 24, 2024LVDEN3.12211095.55.500000
Week 13Nov 29, 2024LVKC1.5125052.55.000000
Week 14Dec 8, 2024LVTB13.879680297.69.700000
Week 15Dec 16, 2024LVATL2.112110115.511.000000
Week 16Dec 22, 2024LVJAX0.0010000.000000
Week 17Dec 29, 2024LVNO2.412140147.014.000000
Week 18Jan 5, 2025LVLAC6.144210115.25.200000

Raiders Depth Chart

QB

Aidan O'Connell

Gardner Minshew II

Desmond Ridder

Carter Bradley

RB

Zamir White

Alexander Mattison

Sincere McCormick

Ameer Abdullah

LWR

Tre Tucker

Ramel Keyton

RWR

Jakobi Meyers

DJ Turner

TE

Brock Bowers

Michael Mayer

Harrison Bryant

Justin Shorter

LT

Kolton Miller

Andrus Peat

LG

Jordan Meredith

Cody Whitehair

C

Jackson Powers-Johnson

Andre James

RT

DJ Glaze

Thayer Munford Jr.

FS

Tre'von Moehrig

Thomas Harper

LDE

Maxx Crosby

K'Lavon Chaisson

LDT

John Jenkins

Zach Carter

Jonah Laulu

RDT

Christian Wilkins

Adam Butler

Matthew Butler

RDE

Tyree Wilson

Charles Snowden

LOLB

Divine Deablo

Amari Gainer

MLB

Robert Spillane

Tommy Eichenberg

ROLB

Amari Burney

Kana'i Mauga

Andre Carter II

LCB

Nate Hobbs

Darnay Holmes

SS

Isaiah Pola-Mao

Chris Smith II

Trey Taylor

RCB

Jack Jones

Kyu Blu Kelly

NB

Decamerion Richardson

Sam Webb

Michael Mayer News

Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Remains Productive In Week 18

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer caught all four of his targets for 21 yards during Sunday's Week 18 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Mayer has been routinely out-produced by Brock Bowers this season, but that didn't stop him from playing 81.3 percent of the offensive snaps in the Raiders' regular-season finale. That represented his second-highest rate of the season, and it showed that the Raiders can have success operating out of two-tight end sets. Mayer finished his second pro season with 21 catches and 156 yards through 10 games, remaining a solid short-yardage outlet for quarterback Aidan O'Connell while Bowers did more work downfield and after the catch. There's no question that Bowers remains the No. 1 tight end in Las Vegas (and all of fantasy football), but Mayer could sneak onto the end of the fantasy radar in deeper PPR leagues next season.
Jan 6   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Is Avoidable For Regular-Season Finale

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer has decent upside, but has been stuck as the primary backup to Brock Bowers this season. That being said, Mayer hasn't done much this season outside of a seven-catch performance in Week 14. Since then, Mayer has two receptions for 25 yards over the last three games. The 23-year-old has played over 60 percent of the offensive snaps over the last five games. However, he's unlikely to be a viable fantasy option with Bowers healthy. Mayer might be worth holding in dynasty leagues, but isn't someone worth streaming for the Week 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jan 5   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Leads Team In Receiving On Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer brought in 7-of-9 targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The second-year TE easily set all-new season highs with his performance on Sunday, while his reception total and yardage output were good enough to lead the Raiders' offense in the defeat. Mayer was second on the team in targets only to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. It's intriguing usage for the 23-year-old, as he out-produced rookie sensation Brock Bowers for the first time this season. Additionally, it's hard to predict this kind of usage moving forward, particularly with it looking like quarterback Desmond Ridder taking over after Aidan O'Connell (knee) was carted off in an air cast. For now, fantasy managers would be better off taking a wait-and-see approach with Mayer. He'll get the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday but likely won't be on the fantasy radar.
Dec 9   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Officially Returning Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) is active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. He had been listed as questionable despite being a full participant in practice this week. A personal matter had sidelined Mayer since Week 4, but he was activated from injured reserve on Saturday and is officially suiting up in Week 11. He'll presumably operate as the direct backup to Brock Bowers. Mayer remains off the fantasy radar for the time being.
Nov 17   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Raiders Activate Michael Mayer From NFI List

The Las Vegas Raiders activated tight end Michael Mayer (personal) from the Non-Football Illness list on Saturday before the Week 11 contest on Sunday on the road against the Miami Dolphins. It's a big lift for the Raiders offensively, but Mayer is a poor TE2 streamer given the team's offensive struggles this year under quarterback Gardner Minshew II. Mayer has also taken a clear back seat to impressive rookie tight end Brock Bowers in 2024. The 23-year-old was listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, so he still isn't a lock to suit up on Sunday, although being activated from the NFI list is a good sign for his availability this weekend. Mayer hasn't played since the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and hasn't even reached 2.0 half-PPR points in his three games played in 2024. He only has four catches on seven targets for 21 yards this year.
Nov 16   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Could Return This Weekend

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) has a chance at making his return to the field against the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. Mayer hasn't played since September due to a personal matter. However, it sounds like he's on the verge of returning as Mayer is listed as questionable for this weekend. He's hauled in four of his seven targets for 21 yards through three games this season. Mayer is unlikely to have much fantasy value with Brock Bowers emerging as the primary option at tight end. Mayer figures to have a minor role behind Bowers once he's cleared to play.
Nov 15   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Returns To Practice

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) has returned to practice this week and could be available to play this Sunday in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins. The Raiders are coming off their bye week, but Mayer has missed the team's last six games while tending to personal matters. If Mayer is cleared to play this week, he may not see the field as much as he normally would as he works himself back into shape. The 23-year-old tight end wasn't a realistic option for starting fantasy lineups before leaving the team, though, with rookie Brock Bowers serving as Vegas' top pass-catching TE. Before leaving the team, Mayer had only four receptions on seven targets for 21 yards and no touchdowns in his three games played. He should remain on the waiver wire in most leagues unless Bowers misses time with an injury.
Nov 12   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Close To Returning

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) has been sidelined with a non-football-related issue for over a month, but head coach Antonio Pierce said that the 23-year-old is "getting close" to making his return. Mayer played a depth role through three games at the start of the season, catching just four passes for 21 yards and zero touchdowns. He remains buried behind rookie Brock Bowers and should be avoided in all fantasy leagues, even if he returns as soon as he's eligible in Week 11.
Oct 31   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Placed On Reserve/Non-Football Injury List

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) was placed on the reserve/Non-Football Injury and Illness list, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Mayer has not suited up since Week 3 due to a personal matter and is now expected to miss more time. The Notre Dame product enjoyed a productive rookie campaign, as he caught 27 passes for 304 yards and two scores. While Mayer remains away from the team, fantasy managers should expect rookie Brock Bowers to continue to see the vast majority of snaps at the position, and remains a high-end option for the foreseeable future.
Oct 11   
Michael Mayer  • TE  •  Raiders

Michael Mayer Won't Play In Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for the Week 5 contest on the road in Denver against the division-rival Broncos. Mayer left the team to tend to a personal matter last week, so this will be his second straight absence. It's bad timing for the 23-year-old, too, with receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) also missing a second straight game. He has taken a clear back seat to impressive rookie Brock Bowers at the position through his first three games in 2024, with Mayer catching only four of his seven targets for 21 yards and no touchdowns. Bowers disappointed last week with Adams and Mayer out, but he's a weekly TE1 play for fantasy managers. With Mayer out again this week, Harrison Bryant should have a bigger role once again behind Bowers. Bryant isn't worth starting in fantasy.
Oct 4   
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