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With new head coach Klint Kubiak coming over from Seattle, I expect he'll find creative ways to get his best players the football. The Raiders were already in the top five in the NFL in 12-personnel usage last year at 34%, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that number over 40% in 2026.
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Mayer's training camp standout play and Kubiak's heavy TE packages create 2026 breakout potential.
Mayer has struggled since being a late-first-round pick in 2023 dynasty rookie drafts, with his value plummeting after Las Vegas drafted Brock Bowers in 2024. However, the source identifies brighter days ahead: Mayer has stood out in training camp with the Raiders running heavy tight-end packages. New head coach Klint Kubiak (from Seattle) is expected to find creative ways to deploy his best players. Las Vegas was already in the top five in 12-personnel usage last year at 34%, and the source expects that to exceed 40% in 2026. With the Raiders' wide receiver corps being arguably the weakest in the NFL (Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker as top two), Kubiak will need to rely on both tight ends. The source recommends acquiring Mayer for a pair of fourth-round rookie picks or equivalent value, with willingness to pay more in TE-Premium leagues.
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