2024 Receiving Stats
REC
22
YDS
182
TD
1
AVG
8.3
TAR
32
2025 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
Out again in Week 14
Mayer (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Mayer hasn't been able to practice since he sustained an ankle injury Week 12 against the Browns, and while he'll be absent for a second consecutive contest Sunday, coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism that the third-year pro will be able to return Week 15 at Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 14, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com. With Mayer sidelined again, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will take on the TE reps that don't go to top option Brock Bowers.
Mayer hasn't been able to practice since he sustained an ankle injury Week 12 against the Browns, and while he'll be absent for a second consecutive contest Sunday, coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism that the third-year pro will be able to return Week 15 at Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 14, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com. With Mayer sidelined again, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will take on the TE reps that don't go to top option Brock Bowers.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Michael Mayer's 2024 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
17.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.43% Team Air Yards
4.5%% Team Targets
5.4%Avg Depth of Target
5.9 YdsCatch Rate
65.6%Drop Rate
6.3%Avg Yds After Catch
3.1% Targeted On Route
15.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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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
208 routes 32 targets
578 routes 153 targets
20 routes 6 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Broncos pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
73.2
Cornerbacks
62.3
Safeties
87.9
Linebackers
86.1
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2024 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
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
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.
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Another missed practice
Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.
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Misses another practice
Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
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Ruled out versus Chargers
Mayer (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Chargers.
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Misses practice Wednesday
Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
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Hurts ankle Sunday
Mayer won't return to Sunday's game against the Browns after sustaining an ankle injury.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Meyers trade creates opportunity
Mayer may benefit from the trade of Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars due to the likelihood the Raiders deploy more 12 personnel moving forward, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The departure of Meyers leaves the Raiders' wide-receiver corps particularly thin, as Tre Tucker is now the No. 1 receiver, while veteran Tyler Lockett, who just made his team debut in Week 9 and looked highly ineffective during his time with the Titans earlier in the season, is the No. 2 wideout for the moment. McFadden notes the Raiders already utilized two-tight-end sets on a season-high 58.7 percent of their plays in Week 9 against the Jaguars -- with Meyers still on the roster -- and Mayer drew a season-high seven targets in the process.
The departure of Meyers leaves the Raiders' wide-receiver corps particularly thin, as Tre Tucker is now the No. 1 receiver, while veteran Tyler Lockett, who just made his team debut in Week 9 and looked highly ineffective during his time with the Titans earlier in the season, is the No. 2 wideout for the moment. McFadden notes the Raiders already utilized two-tight-end sets on a season-high 58.7 percent of their plays in Week 9 against the Jaguars -- with Meyers still on the roster -- and Mayer drew a season-high seven targets in the process.