Hooper wasn't targeted until the fourth quarter Sunday, while fellow tight end Michael Mayer saw four looks from quarterback Aidan O'Connell throughout the contest. Hooper figures to remain Las Vegas' No. 2 TE option when the Raiders return from their bye against the Vikings in Week 14.
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Hooper wasn't targeted until the fourth quarter Sunday, while fellow tight end Michael Mayer saw four looks from quarterback Aidan O'Connell throughout the contest. Hooper figures to remain Las Vegas' No. 2 TE option when the Raiders return from their bye against the Vikings in Week 14.
Hooper played 29 of a possible 61 offensive snaps Sunday, but rookie Michael Mayer earned five targets on the way to a 4-46-0 line. Mayer remains the only Raiders tight end worth rostering, as Hooper likely continues to serve primarily as a blocker against the Chiefs in Week 12.
Hooper managed to overcome a minor calf injury that limited him in practice this past Wednesday and Thursday, but he was overshadowed by fellow tight end Michael Mayer on Sunday Night Football as the rookie played 56 of a possible 64 offensive snaps and caught his first career touchdown in the process. Hooper figures to retain the No. 2 TE role for Las Vegas against the Dolphins in Week 11.
Hooper continues to play behind rookie tight end Michael Mayer, but neither option has been able to reach significant fantasy relevance as Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers remain focal points. Hooper figures to take a back seat to Mayer again versus the Jets in Week 10.
Team
Las Vegas Raiders
Birthdate
10/29/1994 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 254 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 3; Pk 81 (ATL)
Birthplace
San Mateo, CA, USA
Position
TE
College
Stanford
Experience
8th season
Career History
Atlanta Falcons
2016 - 2020
(4 seasons)
Cleveland Browns
2020 - 2022
(2 seasons)
Tennessee Titans
2022 - 2022
(1 season)
Las Vegas Raiders
2023 - Present
(1 season)
Previous Game
17
Final
31
1
REC
14
YDS
0
TDS
2023 Season Stats
REC
REC YDS
REC TDS
YAC
AVG YDS
15
149
0
90
10
