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All 20 of Mayer's catches and his 167 yards this season have come either behind the line of scrimmage or in the zero-to-nine-yard range, per PFF. Additionally, his 91 yards after the catch are the 10th-most among tight ends, and his 12 first-down receptions are tied for third, proving to be a valuable safety net for quarterback Kirk Cousins.
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Mayer's 20 catches all on short routes; 10th in YAC, tied 3rd in first-down receptions.

Raiders tight end Michael Mayer operates almost exclusively on short routes and checkdowns: all 20 of his catches and 167 yards have come either behind the line of scrimmage or in the zero-to-nine-yard range per PFF. He ranks 10th among tight ends with 91 yards after the catch and is tied for third with 12 first-down receptions, serving as a valuable safety net for Kirk Cousins. Coming off one of his best games with 8 catches for 82 yards and 5 first downs, Mayer presents a challenge for Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane who specializes in limiting checkdown yards.

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