Michael Crabtree WR FA Mon 10/17/16 12:56 PM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree caught just two passes for 10 yards on four targets during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree took a step back Week 6 after scoring four combined touchdowns over the previous two weeks leading up to Sunday's tilt. Fellow receiver Amari Cooper saw the bulk of the targets from quarterback Derek Carr with 10 catches on 13 targets for 129 yards, resulting in less opportunity for Crabtree. He'll look to improve upon his performance next week against the Jaguars.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Sun 10/9/16 9:04 PM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree caught just three of seven targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Chargers, but scored another touchdown.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree looked out of sync early, dropping a couple of passes, but came up with a 21-yard score late in the third quarter to give the Raiders the lead for good. Crabtree has outplayed teammate Amari Cooper so far this season, but Cooper went off Sunday for 138 yards and a touchdown of his own. Derek Carr seems to favor Crabtree in the red zone, which makes sense given Crabtree's nifty footwork and body control. He'll look to keep things rolling next week against the Chiefs.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Sun 10/2/16 6:52 PM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree reeled in seven catches on 12 targets for 88 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's win over the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree's three touchdown performance put the Raiders in position to move to 3-1 on the season heading into next week's matchup against San Diego. The veteran receiver served as quarterback Derek Carr's favorite weapon in the aerial attack during the Week 4 tilt, as Crabtree has now seen 23 targets over the last two weeks combined. Given his involvement in the offense along with a relatively high floor, he'll look to keep up the production week in and week out.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Sun 9/25/16 5:45 PM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree recorded a team-leading eight catches for 102 yards on 11 targets during Sunday's 17-10 road win over the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
The Raiders offense didn't generate much through the air Sunday versus an improved Titans defense, but Crabtree was the team's most reliable threat on the outside and accounted for over half of the yardage generated by the team's wideouts. He already has 19 catches for 220 yards and a score through three games, and he appears to have improved on his rapport with quarterback Derek Carr in the offseason, as the two were productive, yet inefficient last year. Crabtree will look to keep it up next week versus the Ravens on the road.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Mon 9/19/16 6:05 PM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree reeled in four catches on five targets for 31 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree's first touchdown of the 2016 season came early in the fourth quarter on fourth and goal from the two-yard line. Despite the Raiders' loss, quarterback Derek Carr found success in the short passing game while Crabtree finished behind fellow receiver Amari Cooper, tight end Clive Walford, and running back Latavius Murray in terms of receiving yardage and catches. Crabtree's streak of at least three receptions per game has extended to 19 contests, and he'll look to keep that going next week against the Titans.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Mon 9/12/16 9:39 AM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree caught seven of his nine targets for 87 yards in Sunday's win over the Saints. He also leaped over a defender to grab what was ultimately the game-winning two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree played the role of possession receiver Sunday to great effect, as four of his catches went for first downs and he was entrusted to come down with the ball as the Raiders boldly went for two to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. Crabtree enjoyed a bounce-back season in 2015 after moving to Oakland and is locked into a prominent role on an up-and-coming offense. He should be heavily used once again next week versus the Falcons.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Fri 8/19/16 12:49 PM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree reeled in one reception for four yards during Thursday's preseason loss to the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree saw just one target in limited action, as the veteran and No. 2 receiver on the Raiders' depth chart doesn't have much competition at this point for his spot. Oakland's entire offense failed to click Thursday, but they figure to get things rolling by Week 1 with quarterback Derek Carr at the helm.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Sat 8/13/16 2:21 AM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree hauled in both of his targets for a team-leading 38 yards in Friday's preseason opener versus the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Although Crabtree received just a couple of looks during his short time on the field, he was able to bring in both for an average of 19 yards per catch. Crabtree established himself as a steady and efficient option in the Raiders' improving passing attack last season, and he appears to be off to a respectable start to his second campaign as a Raider.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Mon 1/4/16 6:30 PM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree caught three of his seven targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree capped off a spectacular bounce-back season on Sunday with his ninth touchdown, which matched his previous career high from 2012 when he was playing for the 49ers. The 28-year old also matched his career-high in receptions with 85, a number that he also achieved back in 2012. The Raiders took a flyer on the free agent after he seemed to be on a steady decline following a season-ending knee injury in 2013, and it certainly paid off. Crabtree will continue to be one of the top-two offensive options heading into next year, as he and Amari Cooper figure to give opposing defenses fits in the secondary. He's under contract for the next three years at a minimum, so things are looking up for the Raiders.
Michael Crabtree WR FA Fri 12/25/15 10:03 AM
Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Crabtree caught six of his team-high eight targets for 39 yards and a touchdown Thursday against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
It was a somewhat productive night for Crabtree, although one would have hoped he could crack 40 yards receiving with Amari Cooper (foot) limited for much of the game. The Raiders passing attack was underwhelming in general, and they will not have any easier of a time next week in Kansas City. Crabtree could be Derek Carr's top target again in Week 17 if Cooper continues to be limited by his ailing foot.