Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.
Mayer has now missed five straight practices, giving him one more opportunity to get some work in before the Raiders' Week 14 injury designations are assigned. If Mayer remains out Sunday against the Broncos, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will be candidates to log added snaps behind Las Vegas' top tight end Brock Bowers.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Misses another practice
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Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Mayer didn't practice last week before being ruled out for Sunday's loss to the Chargers. Another DNP on Wednesday clouds the TE's Week 14 status, but Mayer's outlook for this weekend's game against the Broncos could improve if he returns to practice Thursday or Friday.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Ruled out versus Chargers
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Mayer (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Chargers.
Mayer didn't practice this week, with his next chance to see game action set to arrive Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Broncos. In Mayer's absence this weekend, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will work behind Las Vegas' top tight end Brock Bowers.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Misses practice Wednesday
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Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Mayer exited this past Sunday's loss to the Browns after logging 13 snaps on offense, and the tight end's DNP on Wednesday clouds his Week 13 status. Mayer now has two more chances to practice before the Raiders unveil their final injury designations ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Hurts ankle Sunday
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Mayer won't return to Sunday's game against the Browns after sustaining an ankle injury.
Before his departure from the contest, Mayer caught his only target for 14 yards. In his absence, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon are available to handle TE reps behind Brock Bowers.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Earns four targets in MNF loss
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Mayer caught three of four targets for 13 yards in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Mayer played 77 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps as they continue leaning into 12 personnel, but his 4.3 yards per reception marked a season low, and fellow tight end Brock Bowers paced the team in receiving with a 7-72-0 line on 12 targets. Expect a similar level of involvement for Mayer against the Browns in Week 12.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Three catches in Week 10
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Mayer caught three of four targets for 22 yards in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos.
Mayer had more targets and catches than Brock Bowers, who caught one of three targets for 31 yards. Bowers had an 83 percent snap share compared to Mayer's mark of 62 percent. Given the underwhelming state of Vegas' wide receiver room, the Raiders likely will continue to keep both tight ends involved in the passing game. The team's next game is Monday, Nov. 17 at home against the Cowboys.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Targeted seven times in OT loss
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Mayer caught three of seven targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 30-29 overtime loss to the Jaguars.
Mayer's seven targets matched his previous season high, but fellow tight end Brock Bowers stole the spotlight Sunday, erupting for a 12-127-3 receiving line on 13 total looks from quarterback Geno Smith. Nonetheless, Mayer played 83 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps, as the team remains without a legitimate WR3 threat behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Headed for another start sans Bowers
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Mayer is expected to remain a focal point of the Las Vegas passing attack Sunday against the Chiefs with top tight end Brock Bowers (knee) and top receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee/toe) inactive for the contest, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.
Bowers is missing his third straight game, but Mayer will be stepping in as the No. 1 tight end for just the second consecutive contest, after the Notre Dame product had previously sat out losses to the Bears in Week 4 and the Colts in Week 5 due to a concussion. In his return to action for this past Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans, Mayer played 56 of 61 snaps on offense on his way to amassing a 5-50-1 receiving line on seven targets. The Raiders had Meyers available for that contest, but his absence for Week 7 along with Bowers' could free up even more volume for Mayer. The 24-year-old thus projects as a solid lineup option this week for fantasy managers looking for a Bowers replacement or otherwise in need of an alternative at the position.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Sit Tight Ends
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I had Mayer as a sleeper in Week 6 against Tennessee, and he delivered a solid stat line with five catches for 50 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. He should continue to get increased playing time with Brock Bowers (knee) hurt, but I don't love his matchup in Week 7 at Kansas City. The Chiefs are No. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and Kansas City has allowed just one touchdown to the position. This could be a tough week for Mayer, even with Bowers out.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Week 7 Streamers (TE Preview)
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Mayer was playing the Brock Bowers role in Week 6 and did very well, turning seven targets in 16 Fantasy points. The Raiders are 11.5-point underdogs in Week 7, so expect even more targets as the Raiders are forced to go pass heavy. The only problem with Mayer is that the Raiders have a bye in Week 8 and we expect Brock Bowers back in Week 9. This looks like a one week fill in.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Strikes fantasy gold in spot-start
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Mayer had five receptions on seven targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans.
Mayer returned from a two-game layoff to find himself as the Raiders' starting tight end sans Brock Bowers (knee). The veteran backup took full advantage of the opportunity, scoring his first touchdown of the season and rewarding savvy managers who scooped him up for Week 6. It is currently unclear if Bowers will be available for next Sunday's tilt against the Chiefs. If the starter's knee keeps him on the sidelines, then Mayer would retain his elevated streaming appeal in Week 7.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Brock Bowers (knee) will miss his second game in a row for the Raiders in Week 6, but this will be the first game Mayer has played without Bowers this season since Mayer was out for the past two weeks with a concussion. Mayer looked good in Week 1 in tandem with Bowers against the Patriots with four catches for 38 yards on four targets, and he could be a significant part of the gameplan as the primary tight end against the Titans. I like Mayer as a streaming option in all leagues with Bowers out.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Sidelined again in Week 5
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Mayer (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Though Mayer was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, he wasn't able to make enough progress in his recovery from the brain injury to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Mayer typically serves as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end when he's available, but his absence will loom larger in Week 5 since starter Brock Bowers (knee) is inactive for the first time in his career. With Bowers and Mayer in street clothes, the Raiders are left with Ian Thomas, Carter Runyon and practice-squad call-up Albert Okwuegbunam as their available options in the position group.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Iffy for Sunday's contest
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Mayer (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
The Raiders are listing their top two tight ends as questionable for the contest, as Brock Bowers (knee) is also taking a designation into Sunday after managing just one limited practice this week. Mayer, meanwhile, was a limited participant throughout the week, but if he can clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's contest, he could be in line for a prominent role in the event that Bowers sits. If both Bowers and Mayer end up sitting out, however, the Raiders would be left with Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon as their healthy options at the position.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Limited again Thursday
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Mayer (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Mayer has been slowly working his way back from a concussion he suffered Week 3 versus the Commanders. He's now logged back-to-back limited efforts to begin the week, potentially opening the door for him to clear concussion protocol and play Sunday in Indianapolis.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Won't play Sunday
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Mayer (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com reports.
Mayer didn't practice this week, so his next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Oct. 5 against the Colts. In Mayer's absence, fellow TE Ian Thomas is in line to serve as Brock Bowers' top backup Sunday, with Albert Okwuegbunam and Carter Runyon representing possible Week 4 practice-squad elevations.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Stays sidelined at practice
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Mayer (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.
Mayer exited Las Vegas' Week 3 loss at Washington in the first half and eventually was ruled out due to a concussion. Considering he has yet to practice this week, he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears. Friday's injury report ultimately may provide a ruling on Mayer's status for Week 4 action.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Not practicing Wednesday
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Mayer (concussion) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Mayer is in the concussion protocol after having been forced out of Las Vegas' loss to the Commanders in Week 3 early, and he hasn't yet progressed to the stage that would allow him limited on-field work at practice. If he's unable to gain full clearance ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Ian Thomas will get a chance to work as the No. 2 tight end behind Brock Bowers.
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Raiders' Michael Mayer: Won't return Sunday
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Mayer (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Upon his exit from the contest, Mayer was reported by the team as being evaluated for a head injury and questionable to return. Now that it's been confirmed that the tight end sustained a concussion, he'll need to advance through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to have a chance to suit up next Sunday against the Bears.
