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by Andy Rioux

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 16, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs San Diego

After catching four passes for 19 yards in Week 14 against Denver, Michael Crabtree was able to rebound in Week 15, although a gigantic game eluded him despite the fact he led Oakland in targets. Crabtree posted six receptions for 70 yards.

When Oakland played San Diego earlier this year, Michael hauled in six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. Due to the presence of Amari Cooper, Crabtree does not have a lot of upside, but he has generally been a steady player all season. If you are playing in your league’s Super Bowl this week, Crabtree can be viewed as a dependable WR3.

by Andy Rioux

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 15, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Green Bay

After signing a contract extension, Michael Crabtree went out and laid an egg last Sunday in Denver, catching four passes for 19 yards. Amazingly, Crabtree still fared better than Amari Cooper, who shockingly pitched a shutout.

One bad game does not take away all the good Crabtree has provided this season, and the Raiders are still quite happy with the veteran from Texas Tech. With Green Bay having a good but not phenomenal defense against the pass, Crabtree will put his dismal day in Denver behind him. You can roll with him as your WR3.

by Andy Rioux

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 14, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at Denver

Michael Crabtree’s renaissance resulted in the Raiders awarding him with a contract extension earlier this week. Crabtree caught five passes for 45 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 and has 66 receptions for 760 yards and seven scores overall. The extension means his long-term future is bright, both in real and fantasy football.

However, his short-term prospects are dreary thanks to a matchup with the Denver Broncos and their elite pass defense. Michael was held to four catches for 54 yards by Denver back in Week 5. Crabtree is not the easiest player to bench, but you could consider it as he is just a low-end WR3 this week.

by Andy Rioux

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 13, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Kansas City

Cooling down after a sizzling midseason stretch, Michael Crabtree had his poorest performance of the season last Sunday in Nashville against the Tennessee Titans, catching four passes for 19 yards. Fortunately, he caught a touchdown pass, salvaging something for the many owners who started him.

Kansas City’s pass defense struggled early in the season, but has rebounded with the Chiefs winning five in a row. Nevertheless, they showed vulnerability in Week 12, as Buffalo’s Tyrod Taylor was able to victimize them for 291 yards and three touchdowns. And if Kansas City’s top rusher, Justin Houston, is unable to play, things will be considerably easier for the Oakland offense. Although Crabtree has dropped in the rankings, he should continue to be a credible WR3 this week.

by Andy Rioux

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 12, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Michael Crabtree was unable to dominate a revived Detroit defense last Sunday, catching six passes for 50 yards. Nevertheless, Crabtree still leads the Raiders in receptions and could take over as Oakland’s leading receiver if Amari Cooper continues to struggle with drops.

Many might not think much of the 2-8 Titans, but they actually have a pretty good pass defense. The Titans are giving up just 214.2 yards per game and held Jacksonville’s Blake Bortles to one touchdown pass in Week 11. However, 17 touchdown passes have been thrown overall against Tennessee and Crabtree has played well enough this year that he could get hot again at any time. Owners across all formats should plan on starting him this weekend.

by Andy Rioux

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 11, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Detroit

Minnesota’s tough defense made life difficult for Michael Crabtree in Week 10. Crabtree, who came into the game with four touchdowns since Oakland’s Week 6 bye, was held to four receptions for 55 yards. Although Crabtree’s hot streak came to an end, he still leads Oakland in receptions and touchdowns.

Detroit stunned Green Bay last Sunday in arguably the biggest upset of the season, which means the Lions may come out flat against the Raiders. The Lions have struggled to stop the pass throughout the season, as foes have totaled 16 touchdown passes against the men of the Motor City. They also allow plenty of yardage. Crabtree is a low-end WR1 with a ceiling for considerably more.

by Andy Rioux

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 10, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs Minnesota

If the Comeback Player of the Year could be awarded right now, Michael Crabtree would be one of the strongest candidates to take home the trophy. As well as Amari Cooper has played, Crabtree actually leads the Raiders in receptions and touchdowns. Pittsburgh was unable to stop him last Sunday, as Michael hauled in seven passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns.

Minnesota has one of the NFL’s best defenses against the pass. The Vikings have allowed just nine touchdown passes and are holding opponents under 225 yards per game. Nevertheless, Michael has been on fire since Oakland’s Week 6 bye and has reached that special place where he can be designated as a safe weekly starter. Owners can count on Crabtree as a WR2.

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