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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (toe) missed all three practices this week and has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. The 22-year-old's rookie season comes to an end with three consecutive absences. It was a somewhat underwhelming year for Mayer, who totaled just 27 catches, 304 yards, and a pair of touchdowns. Austin Hooper will step up as the Raiders' top tight end but isn't on the fantasy radar.
Jan 5, 2024 5:22 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer (toe) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Mayer is dealing with a toe injury that has kept him sidelined the last two games. The fact that the 22-year-old second-rounder has yet to practice this week makes him unlikely to play in a meaningless Week 18 regular season finale against the Denver Broncos. If Mayer doesn't play this weekend, he'll wrap up his first year in the NFL with just 27 receptions for 304 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games played. Austin Hooper was on the field for over 80 percent of the offensive snaps in last week's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, but it only led to three catches for 28 yards. If Mayer misses another game, Hooper will merely be a low-cost dart throw at the tight end position in DFS.
Jan 4, 2024 6:21 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (toe) missed practice on Wednesday as his team gears up to face off against the Denver Broncos in Week 18. Mayer has missed the past two games with his toe injury and could be in line to sit out of the regular-season finale with a missed practice to begin the week. The rookie tight end will have to get onto the practice field at least in a limited capacity by Friday if he wants to suit up in Week 18. If Mayer doesn't wind up playing, veteran Austin Hooper would operate as the Raiders' No. 1 TE.
Jan 3, 2024 9:45 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (toe) did not practice this week and has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Indianapolis Colts. It will be the rookie's second consecutive absence. He has delivered modest production in his first NFL campaign, catching 27 passes for 304 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Austin Hooper should operate as the Raiders' top tight end but isn't on the fantasy radar going forward, especially after totaling just two receptions and 13 yards on Christmas Day versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dec 29, 2023 4:33 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce said that rookie tight end Michael Mayer (toe) is more than likely to be out for the Week 17 contest versus the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. Not only did Mayer miss the Christmas Day win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, but the 22-year-old first-year player was unable to practice on Wednesday or Thursday and is set to miss his second straight game this weekend. The rookie will try to rest his toe so that he can return for the Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival Denver Broncos. With Mayer out, Austin Hooper should once again serve as the top pass-catching tight end for the Raiders against the Colts, but it's unlikely to lead to much production for fantasy managers looking for a sleeper.
Dec 29, 2023 12:20 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer (toe) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday and is now trending toward missing his second straight game this weekend against the Indianapolis Colts. Mayer could still have a chance to play this Sunday, but he'll need to be at least limited in Friday's practice. Even if the 22-year-old ends up playing in Week 17, fantasy managers should have better options to plug in at the tight end position in championship matchups. Mayer has caught only 27 passes on 40 targets for 304 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games in his first year in the NFL. If he's forced to miss a second straight game, Austin Hooper would have an expanded role for the second straight week. It didn't amount to much in the Christmas Day win over the Kansas City Chiefs, though, as he caught just two passes for 13 yards.
Dec 28, 2023 4:54 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight ends Michael Mayer (toe) and Jesper Horsted (hamstring) were both unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday during their walkthrough. Neither Mayer nor Horsted were active for Monday's Christmas Day upset of the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. With both tight ends out, Austin Hooper didn't exactly benefit all that much, catching two passes for 13 yards despite playing nearly 90 percent of the offensive snaps. The 22-year-old Mayer is going need to get back to practice if he wants to play this Sunday versus the Indianapolis Colts. He did find a way into the end zone for the second time in his rookie season back in Week 15, but Mayer has only 27 receptions for 304 yards on 40 targets in his first 14 NFL games and won't be a reliable fantasy option at the TE position in championship matchups if he returns to play this weekend.
Dec 27, 2023 6:31 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (toe) has been ruled out for the Week 16 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mayer popped up on the injury report on Thursday and will ultimately be held out. The Raiders don't want to push anything, but hopefully Mayer can return next week. In his absence, Austin Hooper should be nearly the every-down tight end during this game. Despite that, he won't be a great streaming option considering he's done basically nothing all season long. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming option this weekend.
Dec 23, 2023 7:44 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (toe) logged his second consecutive DNP on Friday thanks to a toe injury. The Raiders play on Monday in Week 16, which gives the team one more day of practice to gauge the severity of Mayer's injury. The rookie has had an unremarkable season so far, with 304 yards gained on 27 receptions. Last Thursday against the Los Angeles Chargers, he had four catches for 39 yards and scored his second touchdown of the season. Even if Mayer is good to go against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day, he would rank as a low-end TE2. Austin Hooper, who has 16 receptions and 154 yards this year, would be next in line if Mayer sits.
Dec 23, 2023 1:17 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer (toe) missed the team's first practice of the week on Thursday due to a toe injury. It remains to be seen if Mayer's toe injury is serious enough to keep him out for Monday's Christmas Day game against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. The 22-year-old is coming off a four-catch, 39-yard, one-touchdown performance in the blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers last Thursday night. In his first year in the NFL, Mayer has been the TE26 in half-PPR scoring in 12 games played, so even if he manages to play against the Chiefs, he'll be a low-end, touchdown-dependent TE2 play in deep leagues in Week 16. If he's out or limited, Austin Hooper would see a bigger pass-catching role for the Raiders at the tight end position on Monday.
Dec 21, 2023 6:07 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer caught two of his four targets for 27 yards in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie tight end tallied at least four targets for the third week straight before the team's bye week. Despite being a highly regarded tight end prospect coming out of the draft, Mayer does not appear to have a high ceiling in the current Raiders offense. Mayer has one touchdown and has only caught three or more passes in three games this year. The Raiders face the Minnesota Vikings this week. The Vikings are middle of the pack in fantasy points allowed to tight ends this season, but the matchup is not as crucial as Mayer's role in the offense. That said, interim head coach Antonio Pierce has voiced his belief in the rookie tight end, so he could see more looks moving forward. Fantasy managers should not start him this week or rely on him in the fantasy playoffs.
Dec 10, 2023 12:37 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer caught four of his five targets for 46 yards in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins. The rookie tight end tallied five targets for the second week in a row. Mayer has capitalized on his limited opportunities, becoming the third or fourth option in the Raiders passing attack. Mayer and the Raiders face the Kansas City Chiefs this week. The Chiefs are not an easy matchup, giving up the third-fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. Fantasy managers should not start him this week but should watch if Mayer makes an impact in this contest.
Nov 26, 2023 1:10 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer caught three of his five targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Week 10 against the New York Jets. The rookie tight end tallied five catches on six targets for 75 yards against the Patriots back in Week 6, but he has failed to eclipse 20 receiving yards since. Mayer has eight catches for 62 yards in his last four games combined. Mayer capitalized on his limited opportunities last week, so seeing what he does in Week 11 will be interesting. Mayer and the Raiders face the Miami Dolphins this week. The Dolphins are not an easy matchup, but the Raiders offense could see lots of volume in a game where the Dolphins are favored by nearly two touchdowns. Fantasy managers should not start him this week, but Mayer could make himself a relevant option with a big game in this contest.
Nov 19, 2023 1:44 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer had three catches on five targets for 19 yards in the Week 10 win against the New York Jets. Mayer salvaged his night with a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The rookie tight end is still searching for consistency, but his outlook should be brighter with the improved offense. The Raiders will face the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. The Dolphins have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends, so there is reason for optimism in this matchup. Fantasy managers probably need to see more from Mayer to feel comfortable starting him, but he is worth an add this week.
Nov 12, 2023 11:31 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer was trending upwards following his Week 5 performance against the New England Patriots. The rookie tight end tallied five catches on six targets for 75 yards against the Patriots, but his performances have gone downhill. Mayer has five catches for 43 yards in his last three games combined and has been held without a touchdown all season. Mayer has yet to have the opportunity to show his worth in the revamped Raiders offense because the first contest after their coaching changes resulted in a blowout win. The rookie will likely have the chance to prove his value in a closer matchup against the New York Jets this week. The Jets have a strong secondary, but Mayer may be able to produce in the short to intermediate areas of the field in this matchup. Fantasy managers should not start him this week, but stashing Mayer could be a good idea for the rest of the season.
Nov 12, 2023 12:49 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer had one catch on two targets for 19 yards in the Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions. Mayer's fantasy stock appeared to be rising before the Raiders offense collapsed on Monday night. The Raiders face the New York Giants in Week 9. The Giants have been one of the tougher matchups for tight ends, but there is reason for optimism. After the Raiders cleaned house this week, rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell will be the starter. O'Connell may not be as accurate as Garoppolo, but he will likely take more risks and push the ball further downfield. With bigger plays on the table, the Raiders offense should improve. Mayer may not be a reliable start in fantasy this week due to the uncertainty of his role in the offense, but more clarity should be provided after the Week 9 contest. Mayer is a strong stash in leagues where he is available.
Nov 5, 2023 12:53 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer and the rest of the Raiders pass-catchers didn't really have much of a chance to do anything in Monday night's 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions to close out Week 8 action. Mayer was targeted only two times and came down with one catch for a 19-yard pickup. The good news is that the rookie tight end played a season-high 91 percent of the offensive snaps. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for just 126 yards in his return from a back injury. Fellow tight end Austin Hooper caught both of his targets and also gained 19 yards. The 22-year-old Mayer has been the more productive tight end for the Raiders in 2023, but it has amounted to only 11 receptions for 148 yards and no touchdowns in his first eight games in the NFL.
Oct 31, 2023 12:48 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer had his biggest game of the season in Week 6 against the New England Patriots. Mayer brought in five of his six targets for 75 yards. The Raiders rookie tight end led the team in receiving yards, and the team made a conscious effort to get him involved early. Mayer has seen his role in the offense grow each week, and the rookie's pass-catching prowess was on full display against the Patriots. Mayer was one of the best tight-end prospects in his class, and it was only a matter of time before the Raiders got him involved. The Raiders tight end will face the Chicago Bears this Sunday. The Bears defense has been vulnerable against the pass and the run, so the Raiders should be able to move the ball well in this contest. With Raiders starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo out, Mayer must rely on veteran Brian Hoyer to throw him the ball. Considering the number of teams on bye this week, Mayer could be viewed as a start, but it remains to be seen how efficient the Raiders passing attack will be with Hoyer. Fantasy managers can start Mayer as a low-end TE1 in Week 7 against the Bears.
Oct 21, 2023 1:44 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer had his biggest game of the season in Week 6 against the New England Patriots. After bringing in two of his three targets for 39 yards in Week 5, Mayer led the Raiders in receiving yards. The Raiders rookie tight end caught five passes for 75 yards on six targets. The Raiders made a concerted effort to get Mayer more involved, and the move paid off. Mayer got open downfield multiple times and displayed his YAC ability against the Patriots. Mayer's snaps have increased weekly, and this performance has officially put him on the fantasy radar. Most of Mayer's production came with Jimmy Garoppolo in at quarterback, but he left the game with a back injury. It remains to be seen if Mayer will get the same opportunities if another quarterback is asked to lead the offense. Despite the quarterback uncertainty, fantasy managers can pick up Mayer in Week 7 as a bye-week replacement option and a potential weekly starter moving forward.
Oct 15, 2023 8:33 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer had his biggest game of the season in Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers. Mayer brought in two of his three targets for 39 yards. The Raiders rookie tight end had been virtually nonexistent in the offense before the Packers matchup, earning just two targets across the season's first four games. The Raiders offense has been funneled through Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, and Jakobi Meyers, but the coaching staff may be trying to expand that. As good as those players are, defenses can hone in on them and disrupt the Raiders passing attack. Mayer looked good in his opportunities, and his performance may have earned him more touches moving forward. The Raiders still have veteran tight end Austin Hooper on the roster, but he has also been minimally involved. While the needle seems to be pointing up for Mayer, with his snaps increasing each week, he does not need to be rostered in any fantasy leagues yet.
Oct 14, 2023 12:54 PM EST
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