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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Michael Mayer received starter's rest treatment alongside Brock Bowers, indicating he is a featured option in the offense.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
The source rates Mayer as a solid last-round pick, especially in tight-end premium formats. the source notes he's already on all of their dynasty rosters, indicating strong conviction in his value.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
Mayer started alongside Bowers and worked as the lead tight end, showing solid moves after the catch on his 13-yard touchdown. The source states: 'Michael Mayer is a solid LAST-round pick, especially in tight-end premium formats. The only reason I'm not trying to acquire him in dynasty land is because he's already on all of my rosters.' The source notes he 'continues to look a lot like the most valuable tight end handcuff in fantasy football.'PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026
Mayer played well on the opening drive, catching two passes including a TD and making some nice blocks. The source notes he's a good player, showing competence in both receiving and blocking roles.PositiveSleeperAug 10, 2026
Mayer, the all-time Notre Dame TE receiving leader, is a quality late-round dart in TE-premium fantasy formats due to his handcuff upside behind Brock Bowers; the Raiders' brutal WR room makes them a prime candidate for multi-TE formations, giving Mayer potential standalone value beyond just handcuff appeal.PositiveSleeperJul 28, 2026
The 24-year-old former 35th overall pick showed flashes with 5-50-1 and 9-89-0 performances in Week 6 and Week 17 last season; the source identifies Mayer as the best dynasty tight end to stash in deeper leagues, citing his youth (25 entering year four), elite college production (2,099 yards and 18 TDs at Notre Dame), true inline tight end build (6-4, 249), and potential for a full-time role alongside Brock Bowers in an offense with limited wide receiver firepower; Dynasty ADP has him as TE39, making him an enticing lottery ticket with a 12-month window for upside.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
The 24-year-old former 35th overall pick peaked with 5-50-1 and 9-89-0 performances in Week 6 and Week 17 last season but didn't get much going otherwise even with Brock Bowers only playing 12 games; however, the lackluster wide receiver room could coerce the play-caller to lean on multi-TE formations, and a superior overall offensive environment could help produce upside.PositiveSleeperJul 28, 2026
The 24-year-old former 35th overall pick peaked with 5-50-1 and 9-89-0 performances in Week 6 and Week 17 last season; the source identifies Mayer as the best dynasty tight end to stash in deeper leagues, citing his youth (25 entering year four), elite college production (2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns at Notre Dame), true inline tight end build (6-4, 249), and potential for a full-time role alongside Brock Bowers in an offense with limited wide receiver firepower; Dynasty ADP has him as TE39, making him an enticing lottery ticket with a 12-month window for significant upside.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Ranked TE32 as a former 35th overall pick with limited production; peaked with 5-50-1 and 9-89-0 performances in Week 6 and Week 17 last season but didn't get much going otherwise even with Brock Bowers playing only 12 games. The source notes the lackluster wide receiver room could coerce play-callers to lean on multi-TE formations, and a superior overall offensive environment could help produce some upside.