Michael Mayer Becomes Raiders' Lead TE After Bowers Placed on IR

With Brock Bowers placed on injured reserve, Michael Mayer is slated to become the Las Vegas Raiders' lead tight end for the final two games of the 2025 season. Earlier this season, in two games without Bowers, Mayer recorded receiving lines of 5 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, and 1 catch for 10 yards. He is considered more of a desperation spot starter for Week 17 against the Giants' seventh-ranked TE defense.