The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Michael Mayer.
Is Michael Mayer Playing in Week 12?
Mayer is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Raiders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Mayer in Week 12?
Michael Mayer’s role as the unique TE handcuff is interesting during the middle portion of the season, but as we prepare for the stretch run, it becomes far less appealing.
The Raiders have kept him involved since the return of Brock Bowers (15 targets across those three games), but he’s not getting anything valuable in terms of downfield or red zone work, and that makes him unrosterable.
He teamed with Bowers to power the Tre Tucker touchdown on Monday night: he holds value to his NFL team, just not in our stat-based world.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mayer’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Mayer is projected to score 6.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mayer to have three receptions for 30 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Browns at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
