Michael Mayer Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 256 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R2, #35
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 8.9
- Pos rank
- TE19
- Rostered
- 13%
Week 4 vs. Chiefs, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 15th vs. TEs, neutral
Michael Mayer Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
8.9 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Michael Mayer's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Win,vs MIA,9.2,TE19
- Week 2, Win,at LAC,5.3,TE25
- Week 3, Win,at NO,12.2,TE13
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs KC,NeutralChiefs vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at NE,ToughPatriots vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BUF,ToughBills vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs LAR,ToughRams vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Michael Mayer?
Mayer is averaging 8.9 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 12 catches for 87 yards and 1 TD on 14 targets. That ranks TE19, which makes him a streaming option in 12-team leagues.
His catch rate (85.7%) is in the 92nd percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per target (6.2) is the weakest, in the 27th. His quarterback has been Kirk Cousins.
His best week was TE13 in Week 3 at the Saints (12.2 points); his worst, TE25 in Week 2 at the Chargers (5.3). None of his next seven opponents ranks in the top 10 in points allowed to TEs.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Mayer ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
15.9%62nd percentile, about average
Yards per target
6.227th percentile, below average
Catch rate
85.7%92nd percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
1.9149th percentile, about average
Michael Mayer 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Dolphins | W 27–13 | 9.2 | TE19 |
| 2 | @ Chargers | W 26–14 | 5.3 | TE25 |
| 3 | @ Saints | W 35–27 | 12.2 | TE13 |
| Total | 3–0 | 26.7 | TE19 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LV | 3 | 14 | 12 | 87 | 1 | 26.7 | 8.9 | — |
| 2025 | LV | 13 | 50 | 35 | 328 | 1 | 73.8 | 5.7 | TE38 |
| 2024 | LV | 11 | 32 | 21 | 156 | 0 | 36.6 | 3.3 | TE53 |
| 2023 | LV | 14 | 40 | 27 | 304 | 2 | 71.4 | 5.1 | TE35 |
| Career | 41 | 136 | 95 | 875 | 4 | 208.5 | 5.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The trend is up from 2024s 15.6 points but still shy of his 2023 rookie pace (44.4 points, 0. Next on the depth chart after him: Ian Thomas. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 6. Injury history
- 2025ankle2 games
- 2025head1 game
- 2023toe3 games
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Michael Mayer Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Michael Mayer in Week 4?
Michael Mayer is a streaming option in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Chiefs, as the TE19 in PPR total points this season (8.9 a game). The Chiefs rank 15th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Mayer.
How many fantasy points is Michael Mayer averaging in 2026?
Michael Mayer is averaging 8.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 26.7 points across 3 games. His last game produced 12.2 points.
Where does Michael Mayer rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Michael Mayer ranks TE19 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a streaming option in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Michael Mayer worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Michael Mayer is a matchup play in TE-premium leagues, a bench stash in 12-team leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 13% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Michael Mayer's fantasy football role?
Michael Mayer is TE2 on the Raiders depth chart. He is averaging 4.7 targets a game, on 84% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Michael Mayer's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Michael Mayer's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Chiefs (15th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 at the Patriots (31st in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Bills (24th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Michael Mayer been in fantasy football this season?
Michael Mayer has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.5 points around his 8.9-point average.
What is Michael Mayer's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Michael Mayer's floor has been 5.3 PPR points (Week 2, TE25) and his ceiling 12.2 (Week 3, TE13). His median week has been 9.2 points. See Mayer's full game log.
Michael Mayer 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Las Vegas RaidersTouchdowns account for 22% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 12
- Yards
- 87
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 14
7.3 Y/R85.7% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 26.7
- Pos rank
- TE19
12.2 Best Week 3 @ NO5.3 Worst Week 2 @ LAC
Advanced Receiving Stats
Mayer is a short-area target (4.5 yards per target last season), with a 15.9% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 12 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 6.2 | 30th | 6.2 | 17th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.05 | 43rd | 0.76 | 12th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.28 | 38th |
| YAC per reception | 4.7 | 38th | 5.9 | 75th |
| Catch rate | 85.7% | 95th | 71.1% | 35th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 15.9% | 70th | 9.6% | 40th |
| Snap share | 84.0% | 83rd | 59.0% | 46th |
| Air-yards share | 7.4% | 40th | 6.8% | 29th |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | 33rd | 5 | 15th |
| Route participation | — | — | 40.2% | 23rd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 4.1 | 15th | 4.5 | 19th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (12 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Mayer plays most snaps and adds yards after the catch, but runs a part-time share of routes.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 4.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
8.9
Fantasy PPG
4.7
Targets/g
29
Rec yds/g
Michael Mayer career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 14 | 12 | 87 | 1 | 0 | 26.7 | 8.9 | — |
| 2025 | 13 | 50 | 35 | 328 | 1 | 0 | 73.8 | 5.7 | TE38 |
| 2024 | 11 | 32 | 21 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 36.6 | 3.3 | TE53 |
| 2023 | 14 | 40 | 27 | 304 | 2 | 0 | 71.4 | 5.1 | TE35 |
| Career | 41 | 136 | 95 | 875 | 4 | 0 | 208.5 | 5.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
5.1
Career PPG
41 games over 4 seasons
76%
Availability
Share of team games he played
15%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
4.7
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Mayer has averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game over 41 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 8.9 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 4.8 in the three without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 8.9 per game, up 3.2 from 2025. His volume has held at about 4.7 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Kirk Cousins.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Mayer's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 328Rec yards2025
- 2Rec TD2023
- 73.8Fantasy pts2025 · TE38
- 875Career rec yds2023–2026
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Michael Mayer Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Michael Mayer have in 2026?
Michael Mayer has 26.7 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 8.9 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE19 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Michael Mayer have this season?
Michael Mayer has 87 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 12 catches and 14 targets. His high was 32 yards, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many receptions does Michael Mayer have this season?
Michael Mayer has 12 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, on 14 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many targets does Michael Mayer have this season?
Michael Mayer has drawn 14 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 4.7 a game, and caught 86% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many receiving touchdowns does Michael Mayer have this season?
Michael Mayer has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Michael Mayer averaging?
Michael Mayer is averaging 29.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 87 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Michael Mayer averaging?
Michael Mayer is averaging 7.3 yards per reception in 2026, 87 yards on 12 catches.
How many games has Michael Mayer played in 2026?
Michael Mayer has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Michael Mayer's stats last season?
In 2025, Michael Mayer caught 35 of 50 targets for 328 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games. That was 73.8 PPR points (5.7 per game), a TE38 finish.
What are Michael Mayer's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 41 games, Michael Mayer has 95 catches for 875 yards and 4 touchdowns, for 208.5 PPR fantasy points (5.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Michael Mayer have in his career?
Michael Mayer has 4 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 4 receiving, over 41 games.
How many career receiving yards does Michael Mayer have?
Michael Mayer has 875 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 95 catches.
Michael Mayer Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
8.9
Targets/g
4.7
Rec/g
4.0
Rec yds/g
29.0
Yds/rec
7.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Michael Mayer has averaged 4.7 targets, 4.0 receptions and 8.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Michael Mayer has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 3 against NO (12.2 points); the lowest was Week 2 against LAC (5.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA5th | W 27-13 | 9.2 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 5.3 | TE19 |
Week 1 · MIA · W 27-13 · 9.2 pts
How the 9.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAC18th | W 26-14 | 5.3 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 | TE25 |
Week 2 · LAC · W 26-14 · 5.3 pts
How the 5.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NO4th | W 35-27 | 12.2 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 10.7 | TE13 |
Week 3 · NO · W 35-27 · 12.2 pts
How the 12.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE2 weeks and one bust. For a tight end ranked TE19 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between TE13 and TE25.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Efficient in a road upset
3/3, 32 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Chargers
3/4, 23 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Miami
6/7, 32 yds.
Just 4.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (8.9)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams
Michael Mayer Game Log 2025
Games played
13
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.7
Targets/g
3.8
Rec/g
2.7
Rec yds/g
25.2
Yds/rec
9.4
Across 13 games in 2025, Michael Mayer has averaged 3.8 targets, 2.7 receptions and 5.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Michael Mayer has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 4. The best week was Week 17 against NYG (17.9 points); the lowest was Week 3 against WAS (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE11th | W 20-13 | 7.8 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | TE20 |
Week 1 · NE · W 20-13 · 7.8 pts
How the 7.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAC26th | L 9-20 | 2.9 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | TE39 |
Week 2 · LAC · L 9-20 · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | WAS6th | L 24-41 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE82 |
Week 3 · WAS · L 24-41 · 0.0 pts
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| 4 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 5 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 6 | TEN14th | W 20-10 | 16.0 | 7 | 5 | 50 | 1 | 10.0 | TE6 |
Week 6 · TEN · W 20-10 · 16.0 pts
How the 16.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | KC23rd | L 0-31 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 | TE41 |
Week 7 · KC · L 0-31 · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 9 | JAX7th | L 29-30 | 5.6 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 | TE33 |
Week 9 · JAX · L 29-30 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | DEN17th | L 7-10 | 5.2 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 | TE27 |
Week 10 · DEN · L 7-10 · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DAL20th | L 16-33 | 4.3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 4.3 | TE33 |
Week 11 · DAL · L 16-33 · 4.3 pts
How the 4.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | CLE22nd | L 10-24 | 2.4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14.0 | TE36 |
Week 12 · CLE · L 10-24 · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 15 | PHI31st | L 0-31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE83 |
Week 15 · PHI · L 0-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | HOU18th | L 21-23 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 | TE52 |
Week 16 · HOU · L 21-23 · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NYG28th | L 10-34 | 17.9 | 10 | 9 | 89 | 0 | 9.9 | TE4 |
Week 17 · NYG · L 10-34 · 17.9 pts
How the 17.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | KC23rd | W 14-12 | 7.7 | 5 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 15.7 | TE19 |
Week 18 · KC · W 14-12 · 7.7 pts
How the 7.7 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE1 weeks, two TE2 weeks and nine busts. For a tight end who finished TE36 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 TE20 · Wk 2 TE39 · Wk 3 TE82 · Wk 6 TE6 · Wk 7 TE41 · Wk 9 TE33 · Wk 10 TE27 · Wk 11 TE33 · Wk 12 TE36 · Wk 15 TE83 · Wk 16 TE52 · Wk 17 TE4 · Wk 18 TE19
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Efficient in a home win
3/5, 47 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a loss
9/10, 89 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Houston
1/3, 10 yds.
Just 3.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
1/1, 14 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Dallas
3/4, 13 yds.
Just 3.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Denver
3/4, 22 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Jacksonville
3/7, 26 yds.
Just 3.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
1/2, 10 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Tennessee
5/7, 50 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Washington
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
2/2, 9 yds.
Just 4.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Efficient in a road win
4/4, 38 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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Michael Mayer Game Log FAQ
How did Michael Mayer do in his last game?
Michael Mayer scored 12.2 PPR points in Week 3 at the Saints, a 35–27 win, a TE13 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 32 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Michael Mayer score in his last game?
Michael Mayer scored 12.2 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Saints, a TE13 finish for the week. That was 3.3 above his season average of 8.9.
How many receiving yards did Michael Mayer have in his last game?
Michael Mayer had 32 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 3 at the Saints, from 3 targets.
How many touchdowns did Michael Mayer score in his last game?
Michael Mayer scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 at the Saints: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Michael Mayer have in his last game?
Michael Mayer caught 3 of 3 targets for 32 yards in Week 3 at the Saints.
What were Michael Mayer's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Chargers, a 26–14 win, Michael Mayer caught 3 of 4 targets for 23 yards. That was 5.3 PPR points, a TE25 finish.
What was Michael Mayer's best game this season?
Michael Mayer's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Saints: 12.2 PPR points, a TE13 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 32 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Michael Mayer's worst game this season?
Michael Mayer's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Chargers: 5.3 PPR points, a TE25 finish. He caught 3 of 4 targets for 23 yards.
How many games has Michael Mayer scored a touchdown in this season?
Michael Mayer has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Michael Mayer's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Mayer's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Michael Mayer Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient TE2 worth a bench spot
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE38 last season at 5.7 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE19 at 8.9 PPR points per game, against 5.7 over 13 games last season (TE38). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 34th of 81 in route participation (43.2%), 28th of 82 in target share (10.1%) and 27th of 82 in efficiency (1.32 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Route participation is the soft spot. Kirk Cousins is his quarterback.
He's TE2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Mayer posted the best counting season of his career in 2025, yet it still landed him at TE35. Over 13 games on a 61.8 percent snap share he ran 249 routes, drew a 10.1 percent target share and a strong 0.201 targets-per-route rate, catching 35 of 50 targets for 328 yards and a touchdown with just one drop. The problem is depth of usage: a thin 4.8 air yards per target, a -0.197 EPA per play and a 46 percent success rate reveal a checkdown role, even as his 5.6 yards after the catch per reception added juice.
The trend is up from 2024s 15.6 points but still shy of his 2023 rookie pace (44.4 points, 0.418 EPA). A 2023 second-round Notre Dame pick, he profiles as a blocking-first complement whose fantasy value is TD-dependent and matchup-driven. With 6 red-zone targets hinting at scoring upside but no volume foundation, Mayer is a streaming-only tight end and waiver option, not a player to roster through quiet weeks.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 4.8
- Drop rate
- 2.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 6
- Route participation
- 43.2%
- YAC per reception
- 5.6
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 KC, 15thWk 5 NE, 31stWk 6 BUF, 24thWk 7 LAR, 29th
- Heavy target share10.1% target share, 28th of 82 TEs in 2025.
- Strong efficiency1.32 yards per route run, 27th of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- RoleHe's TE2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Patriots in Week 5 (31st) and the Bills in Week 6 (24th) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Michael Mayer Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Michael Mayer's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Michael Mayer projects as an efficient TE2 worth a bench spot for the rest of the 2026 season: a matchup play in TE-premium leagues, a bench stash in 12-team leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team leagues. His efficiency (1.32 yards per route run, 27th of 82 TEs in 2025) supports that. His route participation (43.2% route participation, 34th of 81 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Michael Mayer's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Michael Mayer is the TE19 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in TE2 territory, a bench stash in 12-team leagues.
What is Michael Mayer's projected role going forward?
Michael Mayer is TE2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Michael Mayer get more targets?
Michael Mayer's targets are holding steady: 3.5 a game over his last two games against 4.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Michael Mayer's fantasy football upside?
Michael Mayer's upside: his ceiling this season is 12.2 PPR points (Week 3, TE13) and his efficiency (1.32 yards per route run, 27th of 82 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Michael Mayer's fantasy value?
Michael Mayer's risks: his route participation (43.2% route participation, 34th of 81 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Patriots in Week 5 and the Bills in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Michael Mayer's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 0 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 4 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Michael Mayer Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2Mayer hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in four seasons. Most of his lost time came from a toe injury in 2023; nothing else has cost him more than 2 games.
Durability
85/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Toe injury · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 1 | 3 |
| Ankle | 1 | 2 |
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 6 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Ankle in 2025, 3 games missed
- 6 games in 4 seasons, 3 of them in 2023
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Michael Mayer Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Mayer a game this season.
- 2025
Ankle 2 games
Mayer was ruled out for the Raiders' Week 13 and Week 14 games due to an ankle injury.
- 2025
Concussion 1 game
Mayer suffered a head injury in the first quarter of the Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders and did not return.
- 2023
Toe 3 games
Mayer was placed on the Injured Reserve list with a toe injury, ending his rookie season.
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Michael Mayer Injury FAQ
Is Michael Mayer injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Michael Mayer is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Michael Mayer playing this week?
Michael Mayer has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Chiefs on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Michael Mayer missed any games this season?
No. Michael Mayer has played in every Raiders game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Michael Mayer's injury history?
Michael Mayer has 3 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 6 games in all: 3 for a toe injury in 2023, 2 for an ankle injury in 2025 and 1 for a concussion in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Michael Mayer's most recent injury?
Michael Mayer's most recent logged injury was an ankle injury in Week 13 of 2025. It cost him 2 games.
Does Michael Mayer have any recurring injuries?
No. Michael Mayer's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Michael Mayer's worst injury?
Michael Mayer's longest absence came from a toe injury in 2023, which cost him 3 games of the 6 he has missed in his career.
Latest Michael Mayer News & Updates
Mayer solid in win at New Orleans
3 REC, 32 YDS, 1 TD (3 TGT)
12.2 fantasy points · TE13
Mayer caught 3 of 3 targets for 32 yards and one touchdown in the 35–27 win at New Orleans. That was 10% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 26–14 @ LAC
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Three grabs in Week 2 upset (opens in new tab)
Hauled in three receptions during Week 2 upset victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 5.3 PPR points, a TE25 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Mayer struggles at Los Angeles
5.3 fantasy points · TE25 · 3.6 below his 8.9 average
Mayer caught 3 of 4 targets for 23 yards in the 26–14 win at Los Angeles. That was 14% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 27–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Mayer solid in win vs. Miami
9.2 fantasy points · TE19 · right at his 8.9 average
Mayer caught 6 of 7 targets for 32 yards in the 27–13 win vs. Miami. That was 24% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Gets three-year extension with Las Vegas (opens in new tab)
Secured a three-year extension with the Raiders, locking in long-term job security.
Fantasy take: Contract news: his fantasy value still comes from his role on the field.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Likely to start at TE for Raiders in Week 1 (opens in new tab)
In line to open the season as the Raiders' starting tight end.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Raiders Teammates News
Updates on Mayer's quarterback and target competition.
- Ashton Jeanty: Handles 25 touches in Week 2 upset (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kirk Cousins: Sidesteps pair of picks in win (opens in new tab)Kirk Cousins, QB. 92 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Logs full practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Will practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Optimism for Week 1 (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kirk Cousins: Named starting quarterback (opens in new tab)Kirk Cousins, QB. 92 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Raiders
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Michael Mayer News FAQ
What is the latest news on Michael Mayer?
The latest Mayer update, from September 27: Mayer solid in win at New Orleans. Mayer caught 3 of 3 targets for 32 yards and one touchdown in the 35–27 win at New Orleans. That was 10% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Michael Mayer news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 12.2 fantasy points, a TE13 finish, 3.3 above his 8.9 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Michael Mayer sign a new contract?
The latest contract news on Mayer: Gets three-year extension with Las Vegas (September 12). Secured a three-year extension with the Raiders, locking in long-term job security.
Michael Mayer Bio
Michael Mayer is a tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 87. Born July 6, 2001, in Independence, KY, he attended Covington Catholic and played college football at Notre Dame.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Mayer in round 2, pick 35, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 41 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 95 passes for 875 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Las Vegas Raiders Current team2023–present
Selected in round 2, pick 35, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 32 of 41 games.
College: Notre Dame
Transactions
- ContractSigned a three-year, $45 million contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- ActivatedActivated by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- DraftedSelected by the Las Vegas Raiders in round 2, pick 35.
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About Michael Mayer: Bio FAQ
How old is Michael Mayer?
Michael Mayer is 25 years old. He was born on July 6, 2001. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Michael Mayer?
Michael Mayer is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 256 pounds, and plays tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders.
How much does Michael Mayer weigh?
Michael Mayer weighs 256 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Michael Mayer wear?
Michael Mayer wears number 87 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays tight end.
What position does Michael Mayer play?
Michael Mayer plays tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 87. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Michael Mayer play for?
Michael Mayer plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a tight end. He has been with the Raiders since 2023.
Where did Michael Mayer go to college?
Michael Mayer played college football at Notre Dame, after attending Covington Catholic (KY). The Las Vegas Raiders drafted him out of Notre Dame in 2023.
When was Michael Mayer drafted?
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Michael Mayer in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 35th overall pick, out of Notre Dame.
What round was Michael Mayer drafted in?
Michael Mayer was a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 35th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.
What pick was Michael Mayer in the NFL Draft?
Michael Mayer was the 35th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round.
Where is Michael Mayer from?
Michael Mayer went to high school in Kentucky, at Covington Catholic, before playing college football at Notre Dame.
When is Michael Mayer's birthday?
Michael Mayer's birthday is July 6. He was born on July 6, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has Michael Mayer been in the NFL?
2026 is Michael Mayer's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a second-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What teams has Michael Mayer played for?
Michael Mayer has played for the Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What year did Michael Mayer enter the NFL?
Michael Mayer entered the NFL in 2023, when the Las Vegas Raiders drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 4th season.