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RotoWire YouTube fantasy football takes on Michael Mayer
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PositiveSleeperOct 24, 2026
Josh Allen recommends Michael Mayer as a top-15 tight end streamer moving forward and a stash candidate. Mayer is a former second-round pick (many projected him as a first-rounder) who has been rejuvenated under Clint Kubiak. Over his last three games, Mayer has posted 16.5, 16.2, and 12.2 PPR points, with at least 12 points in three of his last four games and nine and ten-target games in his last three outings. Vegas runs two-tight-end sets frequently, with Brock Bowers functioning as the wide receiver one, giving Mayer a clear pathway to viability as a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 for the rest of the season. If Brock Bowers misses time, Mayer would become a top-8 tight end, possibly top-6 in some weeks.PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026
Received increased target volume from Kirk Cousins in Week 6 against Bills despite Brock Bowers also being open; Mayer was prioritized by Cousins over Bowers in the passing game, indicating elevated role and quarterback trust.PositiveValueOct 22, 2026
Already a player who should be rostered at tight end for baseline value. Has contingent upside if Brock Bowers misses time, though the entire Vegas offense would need to be downgraded in that scenario. Source recommends rostering Mayer pragmatically for both tight end slot value and potential Bowers injury insurance.PositiveBreakoutOct 19, 2026
Mayer is a no-brainer waiver wire add despite being a second tight end alongside Brock Bowers. Vegas deployed 12 personnel (two tight ends) heavily against Buffalo; Mayer has posted 10 targets in Week 4 and 9 targets in Week 6, with 16 and 16.5 points respectively in those games, plus 12.2 points in Week 3 without Bowers. The source projects Mayer can be a top-18 tight end for the rest of the season and potentially flirt with tight-end-one numbers, available on waivers in non-tight-end premium formats. Treating Bowers as the WR1 in the offense, Mayer can function as the TE1. He is also a beneficiary of Washington's backfield split between Ashton Genty and others, which has created additional offensive opportunities.PositiveUsageOct 10, 2026
Michael Mayer is a recommended stash as the Raiders shift toward heavy 12-personnel usage. Mayer has 20 catches on the season and posted 12.2 and 16.2 fantasy points in recent weeks; the source believes he could become a reliable streaming option if the team continues this personnel trend.PositiveValueOct 5, 2026
Michael Mayer should be rostered in tight end premium leagues, as he is seeing consistent targets, evidenced by his eight catches for 82 yards on 10 targets.PositiveValueSep 7, 2026
Fab recommends Michael Mayer as a waiver wire add specifically for managers playing in tight end premium formats. He suggests Mayer as a viable TE2; while he runs behind Brock Bowers, Fab believes Mayer could see increased usage if the team utilizes 12-personnel sets more frequently.PositiveValueNo date
Michael Mayer is a valuable roster piece in tight end premium formats, especially following his strong performance; his production has notably improved alongside Brock Bowers, making him a priority add. He played a significant snap share in two-tight-end sets and is worth a small FAAB bid in standard PPR leagues as an insurance policy for Bowers owners.PositiveValueNo date
Mayer is taken late at tight end as a preferred option over Freiermuth.