Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Michael Mayer

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then Michael Mayer as almost Brock Bowers insurance. Plus, I just think Raiders are going to live in two tight end formations

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STACKED’s take

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Michael Mayer is a bench stash and insurance for Brock Bowers.

Ian Hartitz identifies Michael Mayer as a bench stash, specifically noting his role as insurance for Brock Bowers and the Raiders' tendency to use two-tight-end formations.

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Michael MayerPositiveRole

Mayer locked-in TE1 while Bowers recovers from meniscus trim.

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Michael MayerPositiveRole

Mayer locked in as TE1 while Bowers recovers from meniscus trim.

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Michael MayerNeutralRole

Mayer is serviceable backup for Bowers if injured; limited upside.

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Michael MayerNegativeRole

Mayer only valuable until Bowers returns, potentially this week.

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Michael MayerPositiveUsage

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Michael MayerPositiveValue

Mayer is a solid fill-in tight end while Brock Bowers is sidelined.

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