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Josh Oliver vs Michael Mayer: head-to-head statistical comparison

Josh Oliver
50IMPACT
Josh Oliver
Minnesota Vikings · Tight End
Michael Mayer
50IMPACT
Michael Mayer
Las Vegas Raiders · Tight End
VS
2–3
categories
Mayer leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
88
Receptions (career)
111
907
Receiving yards (career)
1,054
11
Receiving TDs (career)
4
15.3
Yards per catch
9.5
5
Targets (season)
34
The verdict

Mayer holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions, receiving yards, targets (season)). Oliver answers in receiving tds, yards per catch — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

50Oliver · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Mayer · Rotation piece

Card value — head to head

Josh Oliver
$3.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Michael Mayer
$2.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJosh Oliver is the more valuable card today ($3.0 vs. $2.0). Michael Mayer carries more projected upside (+50% vs. +0% over five years).