Raiders (vs Rams): Mike Washington Jr. played through the foot and back injuries that kept him out of practice Personnel on dropbacks: 12 at 88%, 22 at 4%, 03 at 4%, 21 at 2% Even when trailing they are a 12P team - good for Mayer RBs: Ashton Jeanty: 70% opp share, 53% rush att share, 61% route share, 27% TPRR, 2.03 YPRR, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 85% 3rd down snap share Still can’t get anything going on the ground and splitting a bit more than early season - he’s an RB2 dependent on receptions...

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PositiveProjectionOct 24, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Michael Mayer posted a career-high in receiving yards, demonstrating increased offensive usage and target volume that supports upside in his fantasy outlook.

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PositiveNewsOct 24, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Michael Mayer & Brock Bowers:

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PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026Zain Dhanani

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On Brock Bowers & Michael Mayer: Nate Landman (OUT) has been on the field for 86% of Rams dropbacks His replacement, Eric Kendricks, has not played a snap this season, but Landman's 0.76 yards per coverage (11th of 55 LBs) He has typically aligned to the slot or TE

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NegativeMatchupOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Michael Mayer led his team in catches and targets against Miami, demonstrating the Dolphins' vulnerability to tight ends.

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PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026Gang Green Nation

Mayer led his team in catches and targets against the Dolphins, demonstrating Miami's vulnerability to tight ends. This serves as evidence that Kenyon Sadiq or Mason Taylor could have success against Miami's weak tight end defense.

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PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Mayer is a recommended tight end stream this week. In three of four games since Brock Bowers returned, he has maintained a route rate above 70% and has produced an 18% target share with 15 points per game, making him a very startable option.

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PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026FantasyPros Articles

With Brock Bowers in the lineup, Mayer is TE10 in fantasy points per game with at least 12.2 PPR points in three of four games. Since Week 3, Mayer has 13.6% target share, 1.90 YPRR, one red zone target, one deep target, and 11.1% first-read share. The source advises tempering expectations this week; Los Angeles has allowed the fewest yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends this season.

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PositiveSleeperOct 24, 2026RotoWire

Josh Allen recommends Michael Mayer as a top-15 tight end streamer moving forward and a stash candidate. Mayer is a former second-round pick (many projected him as a first-rounder) who has been rejuvenated under Clint Kubiak. Over his last three games, Mayer has posted 16.5, 16.2, and 12.2 PPR points, with at least 12 points in three of his last four games and nine and ten-target games in his last three outings. Vegas runs two-tight-end sets frequently, with Brock Bowers functioning as the wide receiver one, giving Mayer a clear pathway to viability as a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 for the rest of the season. If Brock Bowers misses time, Mayer would become a top-8 tight end, possibly top-6 in some weeks.

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PositiveNewsOct 23, 2026SleeperNFL

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Pick a TE to start in Week 7: Darren Waller vs TB Michael Mayer vs LAR Dalton Schultz vs NYG

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Mayer is coming into his own after signing a rich contract extension and ranks third among Raiders pass catchers with 28 receptions for 266 yards and one touchdown. The source positions him as an emerging receiving threat in the Raiders' passing game, though behind Bowers and Tucker in the target hierarchy.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mayer is coming into his own after signing a rich contract extension and is third on the Raiders in receiving production with 28 receptions for 266 yards and one touchdown. The source positions him as part of the receiving corps the Raiders should lean on against Los Angeles' defense.

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PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026RotoWire

Received increased target volume from Kirk Cousins in Week 6 against Bills despite Brock Bowers also being open; Mayer was prioritized by Cousins over Bowers in the passing game, indicating elevated role and quarterback trust.

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PositiveNewsOct 23, 2026Ian Hartitz

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Checking the fantasy matchup after starting Luther Burden and Colston Loveland

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PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mayer posted a career-high 95 receiving yards in Week 6, his highest total since being drafted into the NFL. The source projects his production will keep rising, particularly if teams attempt to take away Bowers in the passing game, positioning Mayer as a beneficiary of defensive attention elsewhere.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko emphasized Mayer as a valuable piece to the Raiders offense, praising his work ethic, study habits, leadership development, and consistency across run game, pass game, and protections. Janocko noted Mayer sits in the front row during team meetings and applies his attention to detail on the field, describing him as a consummate pro who will be part of the team's success going forward.

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PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Mayer posted a career-high 95 receiving yards in Week 6 and has become a vital piece in the Raiders passing game. Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko praised his development, work ethic, and leadership role, noting he is "a valuable piece to this team" who "sits in the front row of the meeting rooms" and applies his study habits on the field across run game, pass game, and protections. The source expects Mayer to keep producing; if teams focus on taking away Bowers, Mayer's production will rise further.

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PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Mayer could elevate quickly if starter Brock Bowers (hamstring/calf) is limited; even if Bowers plays, the Raiders' two-TE sets keep Mayer in the mix. He caught seven of nine targets for 95 yards in Week 6 against the Bills and has scored 16 or more points in two of his past three games. Despite a tougher matchup versus the Rams, Mayer has averaged 27.7 routes per game over his past three games, providing steady usage. He's a quality deeper-league option.

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PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Michael Mayer totaled a season-high 16.5 fantasy points in Week 6 against the Bills, suggesting increased opportunity or efficiency in Las Vegas's tight end rotation.

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NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Mayer should be avoided this week as the Rams rank first in DVOA against tight ends, presenting a poor matchup despite his role in the Raiders offense.

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PositiveUsageOct 22, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

In 3 of the 4 games since Brock Bowers returned, Mayer has seen a route rate above 70% and is averaging an 18% target share with 15.0 PPG in those games. With the Raiders ranking 32nd in WR target share, Mayer is a viable streaming option even when Bowers is active.

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NegativeUsageOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mayer is tied with Brock Bowers for the team lead in receptions with 28 catches despite Bowers missing two games, indicating Mayer has been a consistent target for the Raiders offense.

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PositiveValueOct 22, 2026RotoWire

Already a player who should be rostered at tight end for baseline value. Has contingent upside if Brock Bowers misses time, though the entire Vegas offense would need to be downgraded in that scenario. Source recommends rostering Mayer pragmatically for both tight end slot value and potential Bowers injury insurance.

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PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026Matt Waldman

Mayer is integral to Las Vegas run game under Kubiak, functioning as extension of offensive line as blocker in 12 and 13 personnel packages; Brandon Angelo views him as Pro Bowl talent not for receiving but for blocking impact, a skill that was evident in college at Notre Dame, even with Brock Bowers on the roster.

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PositiveValueOct 22, 2026Silver And Black Pride

The source states 'Michael Mayer would be a TE1 on a lot of teams,' validating the contract extension that initially shocked the NFL landscape. His production and role in the Raiders' passing game prove he is 'worth every penny' of his deal.

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PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Through six games, Mayer has 266 receiving yards on 28 receptions and 1 TD, putting him on pace for 753 yards—a high total for NFL tight ends. Against Buffalo, he posted a career-high 95 yards on seven receptions, demonstrating both checkdown and downfield threat capability with a 28-yard seam-route catch.

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PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Mayer operates as the inline tight end on most snaps in the Raiders' 12-personnel scheme, a role that justifies his $15M APY contract extension over three years. The source notes this deployment 'has it making complete sense' after the Brock Bowers draft in 2024 initially demoted Mayer to backup status.

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PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

One of the tight ends to target against the Rams. With the Rams running 12 and 13 personnel on 86% of plays, featuring minimum two to three tight ends on the majority of plays, Mayer benefits from this heavy personnel, run-heavy game plan.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Mayer is possibly the Raiders' No. 2 weapon overall, not just No. 2 tight end. However, this is not an offense where you are in love with the 'No. 2' anything. Mayer can fill in during a pinch but lacks either the floor or ceiling to be relied upon as a top-12 option.

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PositiveMatchupOct 22, 2026FantasyPros Articles

With Brock Bowers in the lineup, Mayer is TE10 in fantasy points per game with at least 12.2 PPR points in three of four games. Since Week 3, he has posted a 13.6% target share, 1.90 YPRR, one red zone target, one deep target, and 11.1% first-read share. Derek Brown advises tempering expectations this week. The Rams have allowed the fewest yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends this season.

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PositiveMatchupOct 22, 2026FantasyPros Articles

With Brock Bowers in the lineup, Michael Mayer is TE10 in fantasy points per game with at least 12.2 PPR points in three of four games. Since Week 3, Mayer has had a 13.6% target share, 1.90 YPRR, one red zone target, one deep target, and 11.1% first-read share. However, temper expectations this week. The Rams have allowed the fewest yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends this season.

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NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Michael Mayer is part of the Las Vegas Raiders' tight end duo (alongside Brock Bowers) that the Rams will face in Week 7. Landman's potential absence due to concussion protocol could create interior defensive problems for Los Angeles given their heavy use of nickel and dime defense.

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PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Ranked tight end 13. Mayer is a full-time player and the de facto number two pass-game option behind Brock Bowers in the Raiders offense. The two don't overlap: Bowers gets 91% of his production in the slot or out wide (9% inline), while Mayer works 70% inline and 30% in the slot/out wide. Mayer has played at least 79% of snaps in all but one game this season (over 60% in that one). He's a full-time player in a Kirk Cousins-led passing attack that has surpassed expectations. Recent production: 8 catches for 82 yards in week four, 7 for 95 last week. He's a tight end 12 in PPR points per game.

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PositiveValueOct 22, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Michael Mayer is recommended as a streaming option for medium-depth leagues (under 35 percent rostered) in Week 7 versus Los Angeles Rams, suggesting he has value as a start despite being less widely owned than shallow-league options.

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NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Mayer has posted 8-82-0, 1-2-0, and 7-95-0 receiving lines during the last three weeks; despite the roller coaster, he ranks TE12 in PPR points per game on the season and would be in contention for Tier 2 if not for the tough matchup against the Rams. He has played 79-plus percent snaps in all but one game this season and is a legit starter alongside Bowers.

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PositiveNewsOct 21, 2026SleeperNFL

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Top 12 Fantasy TEs through Week 6: 1 - Isaiah Likely 2 - Trey McBride 3 - George Kittle 4 - Brock Bowers 5 - Sam LaPorta 6 - Tyler Warren 7 - Juwan Johnson 8 - Pat Freiermuth 9 - Travis Kelce 10 - Dalton Kincaid 11 - Brenton Strange 12 - Michael Mayer

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