Editor’s update: Crabtree has been downgraded to doubtful for Week 4 vs. the Broncos. You should not plan on playing him.
Michael Crabtree injury update: How to handle Raiders WR vs. Broncos
Can Michael Crabtree rebound from his Week 3 dud against a stingy Broncos secondary?
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The Oakland Raiders are listing Michael Crabtree as questionable vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 4.
It’s not looking good for Crabtree to play in this big AFC West showdown. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, then did not practice at all on Friday. That is a pretty good sign he is closer to being doubtful for Sunday’s game, though it is possible Oakland gave him a rest day on Friday to speed up his recovery from a chest injury suffered in Week 3.
Either way, Crabtree is a low-end fantasy play this week against an elite Broncos secondary. In three games this season, Crabtree has just 13 catches for 170 yards, but he has reached the end zone three times.
Fantasy Impact: If Crabtree plays, he would face a Broncos defense allowing the seventh-fewest passing yards to wide receivers this season. Even if Crabtree is active, keep him on the bench this week.
