2013 oakland raiders Fantasy Preview
Stop if you've heard this one before -- running back Darren McFadden failed to stay healthy and burned fantasy owners last season. But there is good news on the horizon. The Raiders brought in new offensive coordinator Greg Olson, who will add a power-run scheme which is more suited for McFadden's strengths. But the veteran out of Arkansas will still tumble in your fantasy drafts and could end up a great draft value. That is, of course, if he can stay healthy. Carson Palmer finished in the top 20 in fantasy points among signal-callers, but he's no longer in the mix. The same holds true of Brandon Myers, who is coming off a nice season but left as a free agent during the offseason. Denarius Moore was the top fantasy wideout in Oakland, but he couldn't even break into the top 30 at the position. Fantasy owners are hoping for better things from the Tennessee product in 2013.
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Palmer is out, as he heads down to Arizona. Matt Flynn was acquired from Seattle and is the favorite to start for coach Dennis Allen. However, he was ousted by read-option quarterback Russell Wilson during his time in the Great Northwest, and there is a chance the Raiders could fall in love with the potential of Pryor. Regardless, Flynn isn't going to be worth more than a late-round flier in deeper leagues. The team also drafted Tyler Wilson, who is a dynasty-league option, and tight ends Nick Kasa and Mychal Rivera will be in the mix for a prominent role in the absence of Myers. On defense, the return of veteran Charles Woodson won't have a huge affect on the fantasy appeal of the Raiders defense.
Pryor could be an interesting prospect if he does become the Raiders starter. He's certainly one to keep an eye on. The big question is who will be the Raiders top receiver? Moore is the top candidate and is a definite sleeper candidate in most leagues. He'll be worth a middle- to late-round pick. Rod Streater, who is expected to start opposite Moore, is worth a late-round look. Of course, when you talk about busts you have to talk about McFadden. But given his likely draft position (fourth round), he will be work the risk - just make sure you draft his eventual handcuff (Rashard Jennings, Latavius Murray or Marcel Reece).
| POS | FIRST | SECOND | THIRD | OTHER |
| QB | Matt Flynn | Terrelle Pryor | Tyler Wilson | Matt McGloin |
| RB | Darren McFadden | Rashad Jennings | Latavius Murray | Jeremy Stewart |
| WR | Denarius Moore | Rod Streater | Jacoby Ford | Juron Criner |
| TE | David Ausberry | Richard Gordon | Nick Kasa | Mychal Rivera |
| K | Sebastian Janikowski | - | - | - |
( ) Projected Round
| # | Name | Pos. Rank |
| 1 | Darren McFadden | 17 |
| 2 | Denarius Moore | 39 |
| 3 | Marcel Reece | 56 |
| 4 | Rod Streater | 62 |
| 5 | Sebastian Janikowski | 13 |
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