Ryan Noonan flagged an uncorrelated prop angle on Michael Mayer: taking the over on his reception total while simultaneously betting the under on his receiving yards. He pointed out that some shops are already hanging these two markets independently, creating a potential middle for bettors who expect Mayer to pile up short catches underneath while the Raiders’ offense funnels the higher-depth targets to Brock Bowers and Jacoby Myers. Because receptions and yardage props are typically tightly correlated, Noonan believes books are slow to adjust for Mayer’s low average-depth-of-target profile, making the over-receptions/under-yards combo a profitable niche play.

Rich Cooling said Michael Mayer is a no-brainer dynasty add wherever he is still cheap or even sitting on waivers in tight-end-premium leagues. Cooling argued that Mayer is quietly one of the Raiders’ three best pass-catchers and should see his route share climb in Chip Kelly’s 12-personnel scheme. He advised managers to track Mayer’s weekly snap rate: if it trends up, that is the signal to buy before the box-score catches up. The upside kicker is a possible in-season trade once Las Vegas confirms Brock Bowers as the focal point, giving Mayer a second path to a value spike. Cooling grabbed him immediately after inheriting an orphan and is comfortable paying any late 3rd-round rookie pick for a low-risk, high-upside stash who could triple in price with regular snaps.

Kev Coleman urged dynasty managers to scoop up Michael Mayer, currently TE39 on DLF and going for throw-in prices such as Tyler Allgeier or late-4th picks. Coleman noted Mayer’s second-round pedigree and elite run-blocking, traits that will force him onto the field in Chip Kelly’s offense that is expected to feature heavy 12 personnel with Brock Bowers. More snaps mean more routes, and Coleman pointed out that Kelly historically schemes mismatches—Zach Ertz saw slot-style usage on over 55 % of snaps in Philadelphia. Coleman believes Mayer could be the Raiders’ third-best receiving weapon behind Bowers and Jakobi Meyers, giving him a realistic path to TE2 numbers if the offense surprises. There is also a hidden ceiling: Las Vegas may shop Mayer at the deadline once they confirm Bowers as the alpha, and any team losing a tight end to injury could view a 24-year-old former second-rounder as a cheap solution. That combination of immediate snap share, pedigree, and trade-related value spike makes Mayer a perfect rebuild dart throw or tight-end-premium stash who can triple in value with just a handful of touchdowns.