Michael Mayer
2025 Season Outlooks
Mayer has four games in two seasons with 10-plus PPR points. Three came before Brock Bowers joined the Raiders. Mayer has potential to be a decent tight end in the NFL but is in a rough spot to earn targets in Las Vegas. Until his situation improves and he becomes a legitimate, consistent target, Fantasy managers shouldn't bother adding him to rosters.
Mayer is entering his third NFL season. The 2023 second-round pick didn't make much noise as a rookie (27-304-2 receiving line in 14 games) and was limited by the presence of target hog Brock Bowers, as well as some time away from the team (personal reasons) last season. Bowers actually played a pretty healthy share of the snaps (63%, including 74% from Week 14 on) last season, but he was targeted more than four times in only one of 11 games, which also marked his only game over 6.1 fantasy points. The 24-year-old may someday emerge into a fantasy star, but his receiving numbers will be severely limited as long as he's playing alongside Bowers. He should only be rostered in dynasty.
2025 Fantasy Football Rankings
Standard
#319
PPR
#322
Half-PPR
#298
Superflex
#362
2025 Fantasy Football Draft Projections
| Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | 29.6 | 262.5 | 1.8 |
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2025 Average Draft Position (ADP)
Standard
#358
Pick 30.10
PPR
#329
Pick 28.05
Half-PPR
#616
Pick 52.04
Superflex
#320
Pick 27.08
Injury Risk
Low
Depth Chart
- 1. Brock Bowers
- 2. Michael Mayer
- 3. Ian Thomas
- 4. Carter Runyon
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