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Michael Mayer
Raiders logoLas Vegas Raiders

Michael Mayer

TEposition#87jersey25age6' 4"height256lbs4 yrsexperienceNotre Damecollege
At a glance

Michael Mayer is a tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders (No. 87). In 9 games of the 2026 season: 39 catches on 46 targets for 388 receiving yards and 1 touchdown; 1 tackle, 0 sacks. By the nflverse play-by-play model, Michael Mayer has produced +0.18 EPA per target on 46 targets. Snap share in Week 9: 76% of offensive snaps.

Is Michael Mayer playing this week?

Michael Mayer is not on the current injury report. The Las Vegas Raiders play next at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Sun, Nov 15, 4:05 PM ET (Week 10), on CBS.

What are Michael Mayer's stats this season?

In 9 games of the 2026 season, Michael Mayer has 39 catches on 46 targets for 388 receiving yards and 1 touchdown; 1 tackle, 0 sacks.

What is Michael Mayer's EPA per play?

+0.181 EPA per target on 46 targets (total +8.3), from the open nflverse expected points model. Above zero means the plays added scoring expectancy for the offense.

What team does Michael Mayer play for?

Michael Mayer plays tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing No. 87. Michael Mayer is 25 years old, 6' 4", 256 lbs. College: Notre Dame. League experience: 4 seasons.

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Pigskin Nightly, “Michael Mayer 2026 stats and profile”, https://pigskinnightly.com/players/michael-mayer (updated 2026-11-10).

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Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders · #87
Starter15th of 42 tight ends
2026 percentile card · vs 42 qualified tight ends

How he stacks up

Tgt/g65Yds/g73Yds/tgt70Catch %94EPA/tgt49TD23

PercentilePercentileWhere a player ranks among qualified players at his position: 90 = better than 90% of them.Glossary → vs tight ends with 18+ targets. GradeGradeThe average of a player's percentiles on his position's card, from 1 to 99.Glossary → = average of these 6. Elite 90+ · Pro Bowl 75+ · Starter 50+ · Depth below.

Method9 games46 targetsweeks 1–9peer group 42 qualified · min. 18 targetsnflverse pbp + snap counts · ESPN box scoresupdated 12 min agoGlossary →
Compare him with anyone →DFS boardEPA boardMilestone watch
2026 season · nflverse play-by-play model

The season in EPA

Targets: 46+0.181EPA / target · total +8.363%success5.2air yds/tgt5.4YAC231st downs2explosive

Total EPA by week

+0.1Wk 1
+1.3Wk 2
+3.3Wk 3
+1.7Wk 4
-0.3Wk 5
+2.5Wk 6
+1.1Wk 7
+1.4Wk 8
-2.8Wk 9

Snap share

Offense and special teams, by week
81%55 snapsWk 1 · MIA
84%53 snapsWk 2 · LAC
87%61 snapsWk 3 · NO
88%74 snapsWk 4 · KC
65%39 snapsWk 5 · NE
79%52 snapsWk 6 · BUF
82%56 snapsWk 7 · LA
79%50 snapsWk 8 · NYJ
76%38 snapsWk 9 · SF

The contract

OverTheCap via nflverse · Paid vs Played · team cap
Raiders · signed 2026 · 3 years, through 2028$15.0M a year
Total
$45.0M
Guaranteed
$22.5M
Share of cap at signing
5.0%
50% of the value guaranteed
86th paid84th in EPApercentiles among 154 TEs under contract, 2026
  1. 2026Raiders · Extension3 yrs · $45.0M · $15.0M/yrActive
  2. 2023Raiders · Drafted4 yrs · $9.3M · $2.3M/yrExtended

Game log

Receiving
WeekOpponentResultRecTgtRec ydsTDLong
1 Sep 13vs Dolphins logoMIAW 27-136732014
2 Sep 20@ Chargers logoLACW 26-143423010
3 Sep 27@ Saints logoNOW 35-273332118
4 Oct 4vs Chiefs logoKCL 27-3081082017
5 Oct 11@ Patriots logoNEL 17-4511202
6 Oct 18vs Bills logoBUFL 30-337995028
7 Oct 25vs Rams logoLARL 21-353332013
8 Nov 1@ Jets logoNYJW 38-335653019
9 Nov 8@ 49ers logoSFL 17-383337024
Season3946388128

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