Michael Mayer
PersonBreakout#17 trending in Sports this week · most on Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast
American football tight end who plays in the NFL. A former Notre Dame standout, he was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Share of the conversation
1.7‰ of what listeners heard
Reach this week
Tone this week
Not enough signal yet (fewer than 3 episodes scored).
Share of the conversation
Mentions of Michael Mayer per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, sports.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | 0.37‰ | 2 |
| Oct 6 | 0.67‰ | 2 |
| Oct 7 | 1.01‰ | 2 |
Why is it trending?· Last 7 days
Raiders’ tight-end usage puts Michael Mayer into fantasy football discussions
Ross Tucker said the Raiders repeatedly used Kirk Cousins to target Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, arguing the team looked like a serious contender despite losing.[1]
On ESPN’s Leaguewide, Derrik Klassen described Michael Mayer receiving one-on-one opportunities within an offense designed to maximize its players.[2]
Ben Solak said Brock Bowers’ defensive attention created opportunities for Mike Mayer, including throws the game plan was prepared to make.[3]
The Fantasy Footballers discussed whether to start Michael Mayer or Trey Tucker, with Andy Holloway choosing Tucker; another episode contrasted Mayer’s earlier role with Brock Bowers’ emergence.[4][5]
Sources · 5 moments
- 1.Ross Tucker Football Podcast: Daily NFL Podcast · 2026 NFL Week 4 Reaction!Ross Tucker · Oct 5 · Listen at 27:18 ↗
“a big play as well before he got injured. For the Raiders, they kind of know their formula. The Raiders formula is just Kirk Cousins, middle of the field to those tight ends. I saw him hit Gente too, but a lot of Brock Bowers, a lot of Mich”
- 2.ESPN’s Leaguewide · NFL Stock Watch: Raiders Up, Bengals in Trouble? C.J. Stroud Soars as NFL Stock Watch Heats UpDerrik Klassen · Oct 7 · Listen at 24:14 ↗
“impressive four and five man in the route concept, like drop back passing offense, some of it from straight under center, then finding ways to like randomly make Cody White useful in the red zone and on big plays using Brock Bowers as like.”
- 3.ESPN’s Leaguewide · NFL Stock Watch: Raiders Up, Bengals in Trouble? C.J. Stroud Soars as NFL Stock Watch Heats UpDerrik Klassen · Oct 7 · Listen at 25:50 ↗
“The Chiefs are going to see it in week four. What do they walk out and do in week four? It's the Brock Bowers gravity game, so you can throw to Mike Mayer, right? It's the Brock Bowers gravity game, so you can throw a leak to Ian Thomas for”
- 4.Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Week 5 Waivers + Tyreek Talk, Hole-in-One? - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/6Jason Moore · Oct 6 · Listen at 43:03 ↗
“Yeah. Michael Mayer, man.”
- 5.Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Week 4 Studs & Duds + Jason Hurts, Broken O's - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/5Mike Wright · Oct 5 · Listen at 48:54 ↗
“So it's what's wild is I'm like, there's part of me like, why do the Cardinals have Jacoby Brissett? It's like Jacoby Brissett is 2-14 with the Cardinals. They never win. He, I think he's a better quarterback for Minnesota than Kyler would”
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