2025 Receiving Stats
REC
11
YDS
97
TD
1
AVG
8.8
TAR
14
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mayer was limited to 156 receiving yards in 2024 as the distant No. 2 TE on Vegas’ depth chart behind record-setting rookie Brock Bowers. Barring a trade, Mayer’s pass catching opportunities project to remain minimal behind the 2024 first-round pick, though a change of scenery or Bowers injury could give Mayer the chance to shine. Mayer was a high-end prospect himself coming out of college, as the Raiders drafted him 35th overall in 2023 after the 6-foot-4, 265-pound TE topped 800 receiving yards in each of his last two college seasons at Notre Dame. He posted 304 receiving yards and two touchdowns as a rookie, so Mayer hasn’t turned heads as a pass catcher at the NFL level, but he’s a good enough blocker to see the field consistently alongside Bowers. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $9.31 million contract with the Raiders in June of 2023.
Strikes fantasy gold in spot-start
Mayer had five receptions on seven targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Mayer returned from a two-game layoff to find himself as the Raiders' starting tight end sans Brock Bowers (knee). The veteran backup took full advantage of the opportunity, scoring his first touchdown of the season and rewarding savvy managers who scooped him up for Week 6. It is currently unclear if Bowers will be available for next Sunday's tilt against the Chiefs. If the starter's knee keeps him on the sidelines, then Mayer would retain his elevated streaming appeal in Week 7.
Mayer returned from a two-game layoff to find himself as the Raiders' starting tight end sans Brock Bowers (knee). The veteran backup took full advantage of the opportunity, scoring his first touchdown of the season and rewarding savvy managers who scooped him up for Week 6. It is currently unclear if Bowers will be available for next Sunday's tilt against the Chiefs. If the starter's knee keeps him on the sidelines, then Mayer would retain his elevated streaming appeal in Week 7.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Michael Mayer's 2025 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
10.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.34% Team Air Yards
3.3%% Team Targets
7.8%Avg Depth of Target
3.1 YdsCatch Rate
78.6%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.9% Targeted On Route
29.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2025 NFL Game Log
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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How often does Michael Mayer run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Michael Mayer and the other tight ends for the Raiders are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Michael Mayer
47 routes 14 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Chiefs pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
76.5
Cornerbacks
56.7
Safeties
128.2
Linebackers
75.9
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2025 Michael Mayer Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Michael Mayer's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
265 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
118 inHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.63 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Mayer seemed positioned as the Raiders' top tight end for years to come after being picked 35th overall out of Notre Dame in 2023 and subsequently starting 12 games as a rookie, but his outlook changed drastically this April when the team drafted Brock Bowers at No. 13 overall. While Mayer still figures to be an important part of the team, he's unlikely to play ahead of Bowers in obvious passing situations, which means there's no guaranteed of improving on last year's total of 40 targets. As good as he was catching passes during his Notre Dame career, Mayer may now find himself blocking more often than running routes, as Bowers is faster, smaller and far more dangerous with the ball in his hands. Any chance for a Year 2 breakout from Mayer would seem to depend on Bowers either missing time or being a shocking bust.
More Fantasy News
Opportunity knocks with Bowers out
Mayer (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, while Brock Bowers (knee) has been ruled out, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
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Clears protocol, to practice in full
Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Mayer has cleared the concussion protocol and is on track to practice in full, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
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Sidelined again in Week 5
Mayer (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Iffy for Sunday's contest
Mayer (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
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Limited again Thursday
Mayer (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
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Another start likely on tap
Mayer is expected to draw a start for the second straight game Sunday against the Chiefs due to Brock Bowers being listed as doubtful because of his knee injury, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mayer performed well in Week 6 against the Titans while filling the top role in Bowers' stead, posting five receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. Mayer appears likely to be called on again in the same capacity against Kansas City, although the Chiefs figure to present a stiffer defensive challenge.
Mayer performed well in Week 6 against the Titans while filling the top role in Bowers' stead, posting five receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. Mayer appears likely to be called on again in the same capacity against Kansas City, although the Chiefs figure to present a stiffer defensive challenge.