The Oakland Raiders offense has been fairly disappointing this season, with Amari Cooper taking a major step back and Marshawn Lynch looking old. Michael Crabtree hasn’t escaped the slumps, but he’s still a trustworthy weapon for Derek Carr.
Fantasy football Week 11 start/sit: What to do with Michael Crabtree
Crabtree remains the Raiders’ most reliable receiving weapon. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Through eight games, Crabtree has 36 catches for 451 yards and six touchdowns, at one point scoring in three straight games. He’s been quiet recently, managing only three catches for 40 yards in last week’s win over the Miami Dolphins.
Fantasy impact: It’s hard to get a real read on the Raiders’ offense. What should’ve been one the league’s most explosive attacks has instead been ordinary, and combined with a bad defense, it’s not hard to see why the Raiders are 4-5.
Crabtree can still be penciled into fantasy lineups, but he’s more of a risk-reward WR3 than usual. He has a good on-paper matchup with the New England Patriots this week, but the Patriots defense is getting better, though still allowing the third-most fantasy points to wide receivers.
Recommendation: Start
