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Cade Stover or Michael MayerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cade Stover is a Houston Texans tight end who averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Michael Mayer is a Las Vegas Raiders tight end who averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEHouston Texans
Cade Stover
PPG
3.5
Games
15
Rec
22
Rec Yds
215
Rec TDs
1
Targets
32
Bye
Week 14
TELas Vegas Raiders#37 TE
Michael Mayer
PPG
4.7
Games
12
Rec
35
Rec Yds
328
Rec TDs
1
Targets
50
Bye
Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Michael Mayer: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCade StoverMichael Mayer
PPG (Half-PPR)3.54.7
Games Played1512
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5356
Receptions2235
Rec/Game1.52.9
Receiving Yards215328
Rec Yds/Game14.327.3
Receiving TDs11
Targets3250
Target Share/Game2.14.2
Age-25
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Stover or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cade Stover and Michael Mayer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Mayer averaged 4.7.

Should I draft Cade Stover or Michael Mayer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Cade Stover and Michael Mayer average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Michael Mayer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Michael Mayer (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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