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Michael Mayer Start or sit, Week 5

TE · Las Vegas Raiders · #87

Final

1.2 pts

1 rec, 2 yds

PPR scoring.

Status

Depth chart
TE #2
Offense
College
Notre Dame
Experience
4 seasons

Week

Week 5

Matchup

New England Patriots

DFS salary

$3,500

Projection

7.0

Recent form

2026 season (6 games): 24 rec · 218 rec yds

  • Wk 5@ NEL 17-451 rec, 2 rec yds0.7 pts
  • Wk 4vs KCL 27-308 rec, 82 rec yds12.2 pts
  • Wk 3@ NOW 35-273 rec, 32 rec yds, 1 rec TD10.7 pts
  • Wk 2@ LACW 26-143 rec, 23 rec yds3.8 pts
  • Wk 1vs MIAW 27-136 rec, 32 rec yds6.2 pts

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Michael Mayer: quick answers

Who does Michael Mayer play in week 5?
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.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • 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.

    Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • 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.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • 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.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

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