Michael Mayer faces New England Patriots with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Is Michael Mayer injured?
Michael Mayer has no injury designation right now.
What is Michael Mayer's DraftKings salary?
$3,500 for week 5.
What's happening with Michael Mayer
Hunter Henry, Kenyon Sadiq, Pat Freiermuth, Dalton Schultz, Tyler Warren, Michael Mayer, Sam LaPorta and Tyler Higbee were all featured in Week 5 fantasy football start/sit analysis. Each tight end's matchup and recent usage were weighed to help fantasy managers decide who to trust in their lineups this week.
Raiders tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer head into Week 5 regarded as the league's best pairing at the position. New England will need to find answers for both as Las Vegas looks to exploit the matchup through its tight end tandem.
Rob Gronkowski weighed in publicly on the Raiders' tight end tandem of Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, offering his take on how the two fit together in Las Vegas' offense. No further details on performance expectations or usage were specified, but the comments add outside attention to the pairing heading into the season.
Both Raiders tight ends delivered productive outings in Week 4, with Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer each making an impact in the passing game. Their combined effectiveness has fueled speculation elsewhere in the league, with suggestions that teams carrying a surplus at the position, like Cleveland, could look to move a tight end.
A fantasy football start/sit guide for Week 5 breaks down tight end options including T.J. Hockenson, Sam LaPorta, George Kittle, Tucker Kraft and others.
New England faces a tough test in Week 5 against Las Vegas's tight end pairing of Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, currently considered the NFL's top duo at the position.