Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Prop Pick: Can Michael Mayer Make an Impact for Raiders on TNF?
The Las Vegas Raiders host their division rival on Thursday Night Football. Can rookie tight end, Michael Mayer, make an early impact and boost his team? Matt McCuen provides his top prop pick in Chargers vs. Raiders on TNF.
Matt McCuen - December 14, 2023, 3:15 PM EST
5 minLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Prop Pick: Can Michael Mayer Make an Impact for Raiders on TNF?
The Raiders vs. the Chargers is not the greatest game in the world on paper.
What will make this game more entertaining is the question.
The simple answer is to find a first-touchdown scorer.
Chargers vs. Raiders Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 14, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Where to Watch: PRIME VIDEO
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Prediction
Before we get into this banger, let's talk a bit about this matchup.
These two teams come into play tied for last place in the AFC West.
The Raiders being 5-8 is to be expected.
The Chargers being 5-8 is a whole different story.
The Chargers entered the season projected to be a playoff team.
Los Angeles is led by one of the best young signal callers in football, Justin Herbert. Herbert was having a solid season, but the team's struggles in close games continue to haunt them.
Five of the Chargers' eight losses have been by three points or less.
This poor season will likely result in a coaching change in the offseason.
The Chargers will turn to Easton Stick tonight. Stick has seen limited action this season and will have a tough task tonight.
The Raiders defense has been the strength of their team this season.
The Las Vegas defense ranks ninth in points allowed per game.
The offense has been a struggle as of late, with quarterback Aidan O'Connell at the helm. O'Connell has shown flashes of being a starter, but has also shown signs of real struggle.
He will have to operate the offense without running back Josh Jacobs.
O'Connell will have to rely heavily on his wide receiver corps tonight.
Let's dive into tonight's first touchdown scorer.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Prop Pick
This is a ridiculous price for the Raiders tight end.
Mayer has seen tons of work as of late.
The former Notre Dame tight end has seen 561 snaps this season which ranks third amongst wide receivers and tight ends.
Mayer's work workload has increased as he played in 94 percent of snaps a week ago.
Since Week 8, he has played a minimum of 80 percent of snaps per game.
Mayer is a big target in the red zone and will get an opportunity to be the first guy into the end zone tonight.
Pick: Michael Mayer First TD +2100 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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