2025 Receiving Stats
REC
35
YDS
328
TD
1
AVG
9.4
TAR
50
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.
Three catches in victory
Mayer caught three of five targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 14-12 win over the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Mayer was able to pace the team with 47 yards while reeling in at least three passes for the fifth time in his last eight contests. The tight end finished his third campaign in Las Vegas having caught 35 of 50 targets for 328 yards and one touchdown over 13 regular-season contests. Mayer will enter next year as the top reserve option behind Brock Bowers (knee) at tight end with the Raiders.
Mayer was able to pace the team with 47 yards while reeling in at least three passes for the fifth time in his last eight contests. The tight end finished his third campaign in Las Vegas having caught 35 of 50 targets for 328 yards and one touchdown over 13 regular-season contests. Mayer will enter next year as the top reserve option behind Brock Bowers (knee) at tight end with the Raiders.
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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
16.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.48% Team Air Yards
6.5%% Team Targets
9.7%Avg Depth of Target
4.4 YdsCatch Rate
71.1%Drop Rate
4.4%Avg Yds After Catch
5.9% Targeted On Route
23.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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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
188 routes 50 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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Sunday, Jan 4th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
85.9
Cornerbacks
77.0
Safeties
94.4
Linebackers
77.9
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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.
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Fills in admirably for Bowers
Mayer recorded nine receptions on 10 targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants.
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Slated for TE1 duties sans Bowers
The Raiders placed Brock Bowers (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, which means Mayer will serve as the Raiders' No. 1 tight end for the final two games of the regular season, beginning with Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Earns three targets in loss
Mayer caught one of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.
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Nonfactor against Eagles
Mayer failed to record a single target in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Eagles.
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Logs full practice Thursday
Mayer (ankle) practiced fully Thursday.
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Ascends to TE1 with Bowers on IR
Mayer is set to work as the top tight end for the Raiders in the last two weeks of the regular season, as Brock Bowers was placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Bowers usually works as the top pass catcher for the Raiders, but his absence will open the door for Mayer to take on a larger role. Mayer's best game of the season came when Bowers was sidelined in Week 6, as the former stepped up for five catches, 50 yards and a touchdown on seven targets against the Titans. The Raiders will face the Giants in Week 17 and Chiefs in Week 18.
Bowers usually works as the top pass catcher for the Raiders, but his absence will open the door for Mayer to take on a larger role. Mayer's best game of the season came when Bowers was sidelined in Week 6, as the former stepped up for five catches, 50 yards and a touchdown on seven targets against the Titans. The Raiders will face the Giants in Week 17 and Chiefs in Week 18.