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Upon Further Review: Welcome To The Tight End Renaissance, Which Has Been In The Making

Tight ends went off across the league in Week 3. Is it a sign of things to come?

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Upon Further Review: Welcome To The Tight End Renaissance, Which Has Been In The Making

Raiders off to surprising 3-0 start as unbeaten Chiefs set to visit

The Las Vegas Raiders have surprised many by starting the season 3-0 under first-year coach Klint Kubiak

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Finds end zone in Bowers' return Mayer caught all three of his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints.

Impact Brock Bowers made his season debut after recovering from minor knee surgery and made an immediate statement with a 10-116-1 line on 13 targets, but Mayer didn't vanish completely from the game plan as a receiver and hauled in his first score of the year in the second quarter. The three targets were still a season low for Mayer, after he compiled a 9-55-0 line on 11 looks from Kirk Cousins during Bowers' absence. As long as Bowers remains healthy, Mayer will struggle to make a consistent impact.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Big Mike Tuddy! Kirk Cousins throws a DART to Michael Mayer in the end zone Watch as quarterback Kirk Cousins finds tight end Michael Mayer for a 3-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Saints.

3 DAYS AGO • RAIDERS.COM

Back to No. 2 role Sunday Mayer is projected to return to a No. 2 role in Sunday's game against the Saints due to Brock Bowers (knee) being ruled active for the contest.

Impact Mayer filled in for his star teammate over the first two games of the season, serving as a solid complementary option for Kirk Cousins while generating a 9-55-0 line on 11 targets. However, Bowers' availability Sunday naturally relegates Mayer back to his customary backup role, one where targets may be scarce versus New Orleans.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football Week 3 most dropped players: Jayden Daniels, MarShawn Lloyd, Caleb Douglas, Michael Mayer Sam Darnold and Kyler Murray reclaim their starting jobs, and Brock Bowers could return Sunday to push a Raiders backup off fantasy rosters.

4 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Brock Bowers Misses Practice, Causing Fantasy Football Chaos And Uncertainty Surrounding Michael Mayer The latest injury update on Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and the fantasy impact.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Three grabs in Week 2 upset Mayer brought in three of four targets for 23 yards in the Raiders' 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Mayer served as the No. 1 tight end for the second straight game to open the season due to Brock Bowers' (knee) absence. Mayer played a complementary and mostly short-area role as expected, but through his two starts, he's posted a serviceable a 9-55-0 line on 11 targets. Bowers reportedly could be healthy enough to play in a Week 3 road matchup against the Saints, a development that would relegate Mayer to his usual No. 2 role.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Janocko has Raiders fans excited about Michael Mayer's outlook vs. Chargers Trey McBride dominated against the Los Angeles Chargers, and Andrew Janocko has Las Vegas Raiders fans thinking Michael Mayer could duplicat...

SEPTEMBER 19 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Brock Bowers doubtful versus the Chargers as Raiders weigh a game-day decision

Brock Bowers is doubtful because of a knee injury and will be a game-day decision when the Las Vegas Raiders visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Michael Mayer's extension means Raiders slam the door Patriots' potential trade The Raiders locked up one of the league's best backup tight ends with a long-term extension.

SEPTEMBER 18 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Finer details of Michael Mayer's extension make Raiders' gamble less risky The finer details of Michael Mayer's contract extension make the Las Vegas Raiders' perceived gamble with the fourth-year tight end look muc...

SEPTEMBER 17 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Dalton Schultz, Michael Mayer, and 2 Other Top Fantasy Football Tight End Streamers for Week 2 Tight end streamers are available to pick up in fantasy football, featuring high-upside players such as Dalton Schultz and Pat Freiermuth.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Michael Mayer took the first step in proving Raiders right for hefty contract The Las Vegas Raiders have made a notable investment in Michael Mayer, and he took a nice first step to prove himself worthy in Week 1 vs. t...

SEPTEMBER 15 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Six catches in top TE role Mayer brought in six of seven targets for 32 yards in the Raiders' 27-13 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Filling the No. 1 tight end role with Brock Bowers (knee) sidelined, Mayer set the pace for the Raiders in targets while also tying for the team lead in receptions. Mayer gained 14 of his yards on one catch, so he was mired in an extreme short-area role for the majority of the afternoon. Nevertheless, Mayer has proven capable of offering useful production as Bowers' fill-in on multiple occasions, although he could revert to his usual reserve role in light of reports that Bowers could be ready for his season debut as early as next Sunday's Week 2 road matchup against the Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins hits 301 career TD passes as Raiders open the season with a 27-13 win over Dolphins

Kirk Cousins became the 15th quarterback to throw at least 300 touchdown passes in his career after tossing three on Sunday to lead the Las Vegas Raiders to a 27-13 season-opening...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Michael Mayer contract extension: What Raiders fans aren't talking about The Michael Mayer extension was shocking, but could Brock Bowers' injury issues be a reason why the Raiders did it?

SEPTEMBER 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Raiders sign tight end Michael Mayer to a 3-year, $45M contract extension, AP source says

Tight end Michael Mayer signed a contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

'I love this place': Michael Mayer's journey with the Raiders continues with contract extension Mayer signs the contract extension the day before his first game of a potential breakout fourth NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 12 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders' backup TE gets huge contract after Brock Bowers has surgery The Las Vegas Raiders just gave their tight end a big contract extension. The surprising thing about that is the tight end is not Brock Bowe...

SEPTEMBER 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Raiders' huge Michael Mayer extension paints clear picture of the future in LV The Las Vegas Raiders inked TE Michael Mayer to a massive extension, which paints a clear picture of what Klint Kubiak wants to do offensive...

SEPTEMBER 12 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Packers Reportedly Sign TE Tucker Kraft To Mammoth Extension

The Green Bay Packers have reportedly extended tight end Tucker Kraft on a $75 million deal.

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Packers Reportedly Sign TE Tucker Kraft To Mammoth Extension

Raiders make fascinating $45M Michael Mayer decision amid Brock Bowers injury | Sporting News This is a very interesting contract extension for the Raiders to make.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gets three-year extension with Las Vegas Mayer signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension with the Raiders on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.

Impact The deal includes $30 million guaranteed, and the $15 million APY ranks fourth among current tight ends. Mayer has operated as the Raiders' TE2 for the past couple of seasons, but the fourth-year pro is expected to operate in an expanded role Sunday against the Dolphins in the absence of Brock Bowers, who is expected to miss at least one or two games after undergoing a meniscus trim procedure Tuesday. Mayer finished the 2025 regular season with 35 catches (on 50 targets) for 328 yards and a touchdown across 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em Week 1: Trust Bryce Young, avoid Kirk Cousins Bryce Young and Jakobi Meyers headline the starts while Kirk Cousins and Michael Mayer get benched, with the Raiders passing game drawing a...

SEPTEMBER 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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Upon Further Review: Welcome To The Tight End Renaissance, Which Has Been In The Making

Raiders off to surprising 3-0 start as unbeaten Chiefs set to visit

Brock Bowers doubtful versus the Chargers as Raiders weigh a game-day decision

Kirk Cousins hits 301 career TD passes as Raiders open the season with a 27-13 win over Dolphins

Raiders sign tight end Michael Mayer to a 3-year, $45M contract extension, AP source says

Packers Reportedly Sign TE Tucker Kraft To Mammoth Extension