Mayer's return re-energizes the Raiders’ offense and stabilizes a unit hit by injuries, lifting both the passing game and special teams. His impact, paired with a healthier two-tight-end look, reshapes Chip Kelly’s play-calling and gives Geno Smith a trusted safety valve as Las Vegas eyes a Week 6 clash with Tennessee. The squad’s depth at tackle and the presence of Mayer and Bowers anchor a clearer path to offensive efficiency and fantasy upside.

Coaches and players praised Mayer for his big game and leadership on special teams, underscoring how his absence muted the attack during the previous four games. With Miller, Mayer, Bowers, and Powers-Johnson back, the Raiders’ configuration could tilt toward more balanced, explosive outputs, especially in high-leverage fantasy matchups against the Titans.

Las Vegas faces Indianapolis in a quiz for fantasy value: Smith's ball security in Kelly's aggressive system and how the Colts' secondary clamps down the Raiders' aerial game.

Ashton Jeanty surged to 138 rushing yards and three TDs after a stance reset; Dont'e Thornton Jr. and the speed-driven attack must keep volume, while Miller's injury pressures the line.

Indy's Buckner, Stewart and Laiatu Latu bring heat; the Raiders must protect, push tempo, and exploit quick-hitting routes to survive and maximize fantasy upside.

Raiders injury updates loom large as Mayer’s status remains unclear and Kolton Miller nurses a high ankle sprain, pushing Stone Forsythe into left tackle duties. Ashton Jeanty is earning more touches while the line rotates, and Eric Stokes returns from a knee sprain, shaping depth and rotations. Across the league, Daniel Jones thrives in Steichen’s system with Tyler Warren emerging as a premier target and a talented tailback driving NYG’s attack.

Fantasy takeaway: Mayer’s timeline and Forsythe’s workload will dictate LV’s ceiling; monitor Stokes’ health and Jeanty’s usage. Jones and Warren signal sustained NYG target volume, while Raiders depth and coaching tweaks create upside in deeper formats. Health, development, and scheme tweaks remain the keys to value this season.