Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Thu 10/5/17 7:34 PM

Crabtree (chest) practiced fully Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The same applies to fellow wideout Amari Cooper, thus putting the duo in line to play Sunday against the Ravens. With Derek Carr having suffered a transverse process fracture in his back in Week 4, EJ Manuel is in line to start at QB for Oakland this weekend, a context that figures to represent a hit to Crabtree's bankable fantasy upside this week.

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Wed 10/4/17 6:56 PM

Crabtree (chest) was limited at Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree also logged limited showing last Wednesday and Thursday, but he was held out Friday and eventually listed as doubtful for Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Broncos. His return to practice Wednesday supports head coach Jack Del Rio's optimism that Crabtree will return for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Crabtree devoured the Baltimore secondary in 2015 and 2016, but he'd be facing a much-improved unit this time around, and with E.J. Manuel filling in for Derek Carr (back).

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Wed 10/4/17 3:12 PM

Head coach Jack Del Rio is optimistic Crabtree (chest) will return for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree missed his toughest matchup of the season Week 4, sitting out for a road game in Denver. The Raiders return to Oakland for Week 5, but they'll be facing a tough Baltimore secondary with E.J. Manuel filling in for Derek Carr (back) under center. Crabtree logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday last week, but he was held out entirely Friday and then downgraded to doubtful on Saturday. It will be a step forward if he at least manages limited practices each day this week.

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Sun 10/1/17 2:59 PM

Crabtree (chest) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
With Crabtree inactive, Amari Cooper and Seth Roberts are in line to serve as the Raiders' top wideout targets in Week 4, with Cordarrelle Patterson and Johnny Holton also candidates to see added snaps Sunday in Crabtree's absence.

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Sun 10/1/17 2:00 AM

Crabtree (chest) is not expected to play Sunday against Denver, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree was downgraded to doubtful on the injury report Saturday. Seth Roberts and Cordarrelle Patterson will likely absorb some of the targets that don't head Amari Cooper's way if Crabtree can't play. Still, this report doesn't rule him out, so fantasy players will need to check his status before the 4:25 pm ET kickoff.

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Sat 9/30/17 9:24 PM1 Comment

Crabtree (chest) is now considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree was initially listed as questionable for the tilt, but is trending in the wrong direction as the contest approaches. Already facing a stiff test against the Broncos defense, his absence Sunday would make things even more difficult for the passing game. The Raiders are part of the second set of kickoffs Sunday, so those contemplating using Crabtree in fantasy lineups may need to have a late-game contingency plan if risking it.

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Fri 9/29/17 4:07 PM

Crabtree (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos after not practicing Friday, the Raiders' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Crabtree was able to put in limited work Wednesday and Thursday, but his absence from practice Friday signals that his status will need to be monitored closely as Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff approaches. If Crabtree is limited at all or out this weekend, next up for the Raiders' wideout targets that don't go to Amari Cooper would be Seth Roberts and Cordarrelle Patterson.

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Thu 9/28/17 7:22 PM

Crabtree (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
The Raiders listed Crabtree as limited for the second straight day with the injury, leaving his status for the Week 4 matchup with the Broncos on murky ground heading into the team's final practice of the week. Crabtree, who ended up playing just 31 snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Redskins before exiting with the injury, would likely surrender his starting role to Seth Roberts if confined to the sideline by the time game day rolls around. Fortunately for the Raiders, fellow starting wideout Amari Cooper (knee) practiced fully Thursday and looks in little danger of sitting out Sunday.

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Wed 9/27/17 6:58 PM

Crabtree (chest) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
As predicted by his head coach, Crabtree was able to partake in Wednesday's practice but only on a limited basis. Jack Del Rio said he wants to see how the wideout fares over the next few days as the team prepares for a difficult Sunday matchup in Denver. From the early sound of things, Crabtree could be headed for a 'questionable' tag and a game-time decision. He was unable to finish out Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Redskins.

Michael Crabtree
WR FA
Wed 9/27/17 3:14 PM

In reference to Crabtree (chest), coach Jack Del Rio noted Wednesday, "I expect him to do a little bit today (in practice)," Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Del Rio added, "we'll see how the week goes," words that suggest that the wideout's status leading up to Sunday's game against the Broncos should be monitored. Crabtree was forced out of Week 2's loss to Washington with a chest injury after seeing 31 snaps on offense.