Michael Crabtree Out Sunday rotoballer.com Sun 10/1/17 4:32 AM

This article references Michael Crabtree and more! Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (bruised lung) is out for team's Week 4, divisional showdown with the Broncos. Crabtree suffered the injury during last weeks' matchup with the Washington Redskins and was held out of practice on Friday as a result. With Crabtree out, expect wide receiver Amari Cooper to see even more looks his way on top of wide receivers Seth Roberts and Cordarrelle Patterson being more involved on Sunday.Keep on reading: Michael Crabtree Out Sunday

Week 4 Dynasty Matchup Analysis rotoballer.com Sat 9/30/17 8:00 PM

This article references Amari Cooper, Antonio Brown, Antonio Gates, Austin Hooper, Bilal Powell, Cam Newton, Carlos Hyde, Case Keenum, Chris Thompson, Christian McCaffrey, Coby Fleener, dalvin cook, Deandre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson, Doug Baldwin, Doug Martin, Greg Olsen, Hunter Henry, Jacquizz Rodgers, Jared Goff, Jeremy Hill, Jesse James, Jimmy Graham, Joe Mixon, Joe Williams, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kelvin Benjamin, Martavis Bryant, Matt Breida, Matt Forte, Michael Crabtree, Michael Thomas, Sammie Coates, Ted Ginn, Terrelle Pryor, Todd Gurley, Will Fuller, Willie Snead and more! You probably have found enough articles that explain what to watch for each week. For the dynasty community however, we look at each week a little differently. Breaking down each matchup with a dynasty focus will allow you to buy or sell players early. The key to winning long term in dynasty formats is being the first owner to spot tendencies that allow you to make the correct moves. Don't hold onto a name too long and don't buy that rookie too early. Watch each match up with a dynasty focus [...]Keep on reading: Week 4 Dynasty Matchup Analysis

Jared Cook to Remain a Decent TE Streaming Option Week 4 vs Denver rotoballer.com Fri 9/29/17 12:53 AM

This article references Jared Cook and more! In his first three games as an Oakland Raider, Jared Cook has solidified his status as a solid streaming option at the tight end position and will continue to fulfill that role Week 4 in Denver. Cook has taken over the tight end snaps for the Raiders, and with a banged up Michael Crabtree, could be in line for extra targets to fill the void. Cook should be a high-floor, moderate-ceiling play and pan out to roughly TE1 status.Keep on reading: Jared Cook to Remain a Decent TE Streaming Option Week 4 vs Denver

Amari Cooper a Low-Ceiling WR3 for Week 4 vs Denver rotoballer.com Fri 9/29/17 12:50 AM

This article references Amari Cooper and more! After starting off the season strong, each consecutive week has treated Amari Cooper harsher and harsher, with Week 4 being no exception. The Raiders, and Cooper in particular, struggle against the stout Broncos secondary, and with Michael Crabtree presumably in a limited role, Cooper will see the majority of special coverages throughout the game. Cooper simply has not proven he can be matchup proof and will be all but silenced, he is best considered a low-end WR3.Keep on reading: Amari Cooper a Low-Ceiling WR3 for Week 4 vs Denver

Michael Crabtree (Chest) Limited Wednesday rotoballer.com Thu 9/28/17 1:44 AM

This article references Michael Crabtree and more! After taking a big blow to the side in Sundays blowout loss to Washington, Michael Crabtree was active at Raiders practice on Wednesday in a limited fashion. This is definitely good news, as while it had been previously reported that x-rays on Crabtree's chest came back negative, not having anything broken and being healthy enough to practice are two different things. [...]Keep on reading: Michael Crabtree (Chest) Limited Wednesday

Michael Crabtree Practicing rotoballer.com Wed 9/27/17 5:41 PM

This article references Michael Crabtree and more! Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (chest) is practicing Wednesday. The 30-year-old veteran receiver had just one catch for seven yards and had to leave early in Sunday night's blowout loss to the Redskins. He should be able to return in Week 4, but he faces a daunting matchup on the road against Denver's No Fly Zone secondary. Crabtree should be downgraded slightly if he plays this weekend.Keep on reading: Michael Crabtree Practicing

Michael Crabtree Leaves Game Early with Chest Injury Week 3 rotoballer.com Mon 9/25/17 2:28 PM

This article references Michael Crabtree and more! In a blowout loss to Washington, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree was sent to the locker room for X-rays and did not return after taking a big hit to the side during the third quarter. The Raiders were already helpless on offense and Crabtree's absence only made it worse. While Crabtree only managed one catch for seven yards before leaving, his absence was still felt, as the Raiders squandered away a prime redzone opportunity later on in the fourth quarter. Crabtree was the clear [...]Keep on reading: Michael Crabtree Leaves Game Early with Chest Injury Week 3

Michael Crabtree Suffers Injury Sunday Night rotoballer.com Sun 9/24/17 11:23 PM

This article references Michael Crabtree and more! Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (chest) suffered an injury in [...]Keep on reading: Michael Crabtree Suffers Injury Sunday Night

Amari Cooper Overshadowed Week 2 vs Jets rotoballer.com Mon 9/18/17 2:53 PM

This article references Amari Cooper and more! While many expected a big day from the Raiders' receiving corps, and that day did come, Amari Cooper was left out of the festivities, as Michael Crabtree hogged all of the Raiders' receiving touchdowns, leaving Cooper to finish with only four catches for 33 yards. As has been the case since Cooper came into the league, the Raiders are perfectly content letting Cooper serve the decoy role and exploiting a defense through Crabtree. [...]Keep on reading: Amari Cooper Overshadowed Week 2 vs Jets

Michael Crabtree Logs a Hat Trick Against Jets Week 2 rotoballer.com Mon 9/18/17 2:30 PM

This article references Michael Crabtree and more! After leading the Raiders in receiving yards Week 1, Michael Crabtree raised the bar again, bringing in three touchdown catches on six total, for 80 yards. Crabtree had to get his ankle re-taped early in the game, which lead to concern about his health, but he quickly answered them, coming back and looking exceptional. As long as Crabtree's ankle remains a non-issue, he appears to be on his way to a career season, and has once again overtaken Amari Cooper as the Raiders [...]Keep on reading: Michael Crabtree Logs a Hat Trick Against Jets Week 2