Michael Crabtree Fantasy Football Week 13 Scouting Report

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Age: 37
Weight: 215 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
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by Andy Rioux

· Nov 06, 2015 · 10:09 AM EST

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 9, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 at Pittsburgh

With Amari Cooper dealing with Darrelle Revis, Derek Carr had to look elsewhere last Sunday. Although Andre Holmes came out of nowhere to score two touchdowns, the Oakland receiver who led the Raiders in targets was Michael Crabtree. Crabtree turned his 12 targets into seven receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown. Once again, Michael delivered big for owners who only had to invest in a low draft pick or waiver wire claim to bring him onto their roster.

And Crabtree could once again be a vital ingredient in winning fantasy formulas this weekend. The Steelers have been somewhat better against the pass of late, but have surrendered 12 touchdown passes and yield close to 275 passing yards per game. It will be a tough road test for Oakland, but not a foreboding one. Crabtree has climbed into WR2 country.

by Andy Rioux

· Oct 30, 2015 · 8:41 AM EDT

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 8, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs. New York Jets

Although Amari Cooper generated more headlines in Week 7, Michael Crabtree was also a big reason why the Raiders defeated San Diego 37-29. Crabtree actually received the most targets among all the Oakland receivers and caught six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown.

And it is entirely possible Crabtree will tally a large number of targets again this week, provided the Jets use superstar cornerback Darrelle Revis on Cooper for the majority of the game. New York has a top-5 pass defense, but if Crabtree sees more of Antonio Cromartie than Revis, he can have some success and potentially muster up WR3 numbers.

by Andy Rioux

· Oct 23, 2015 · 9:42 AM EDT

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 7, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 vs San Diego

Before Oakland’s Week 6 bye, Michael Crabtree hauled in four passes for 54 yards in a 16-10 loss to Denver. In five games as a Raider, Crabtree has put up reputable numbers, catching 27 passes for 318 yards. The only downside is he has only one touchdown, which was scored back in Week 2 against Baltimore. Regardless, he has been playing much better than he did in San Francisco last year.

The Chargers give up yards begrudgingly, but they have no problems granting access to the end zone, as 10 players have scored on passing plays against San Diego. While Crabtree does not have a high ceiling as Oakland’s second option behind Amari Cooper, he can be started as a WR3.

by Andy Rioux

· Oct 09, 2015 · 10:43 AM EDT

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 5, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs Denver

Had Michael Crabtree not missed time in Week 4 with an ankle injury, he could have had a really big day against the Bears in Chicago. Crabtree still put together a decent performance, catching six passes for 80 yards. He has missed some practice time this week, but is fully expected to play on Sunday.

While Crabtree’s health is not a big issue, Denver’s defense is a gigantic one. Providing fans in the Mile High City with a flashback to the Orange Crush days, the Broncos have the best pass defense in the NFL. While Denver has been winning their games in tight fashion, it would not be surprising for them to build a lead on an Oakland squad still largely in developmental mode. If that happens, Crabtree has a better chance at delivering WR3 value. Overall, the strength of Denver’s defense makes him a dicey option.

by Andy Rioux

· Oct 01, 2015 · 8:06 PM EDT

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 4, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Chicago

After catching nine passes for 111 yards and a touchdown in Week 2, Michael Crabtree came back to Earth last Sunday in Cleveland, with four receptions for 36 yards in a 27-20 Oakland victory. Although Crabtree is playing better than he did recently in San Francisco, his fantasy stock is capped by the fact Amari Cooper is clearly Oakland’s number one receiver.

However, his status in the pecking order does not necessarily pose a problem this weekend in the Windy City. Only Kansas City has allowed more touchdown passes than Chicago. And of the eight touchdown passes the Bears have allowed, seven of them have been to wide receivers. While Crabtree is far from a sure thing, his outlook is decent enough to where he can be viewed as a WR3 or cheaper daily league option.

by Andy Rioux

· Sep 24, 2015 · 11:57 PM EDT

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - Week 3, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Cleveland

Like most of the Raiders, Michael Crabtree was a pleasant surprise in Week 2. He bashed Baltimore’s secondary, totaling nine receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. Although Amari Cooper has lived up the hype, it is actually Crabtree who currently leads Oakland in receptions.

Cleveland has given up four touchdown passes, but the Browns yield slightly less than 200 passing yards per game. With both teams capable of running the football, this clash does not have the look of a high-scoring affair. Crabtree is worth claiming if he is on the wire in your league, as signs seem to suggest he will at least be a decent spot starter and bye week replacement, but Michael is more of a WR4 this week.

by Andy Rioux

· Aug 28, 2015 · 6:27 PM EDT

OAK WR Michael Crabtree - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

In so many ways, it is ironic Michael Crabtree has ended up with the Raiders, and not just because he used to play across the bay in San Francisco. Back in 2009, Oakland had the seventh pick in the draft and could have taken Crabtree, but opted for Darrius Heyward-Bey instead. At the time, many thought the Raiders made the wrong choice. Time has clearly shown that to be the case, but Crabtree does not come to the Raiders in 2015 as an elite player. He has not been the same since suffering a torn Achillies injury back in May of 2013 during offseason activities. Nonetheless, Crabtree has generated some good vibes during training camp and offers comeback potential. Should fantasy owners buy into that potential?

Fantasy Upside
Of all of the receivers on the Oakland roster, Crabtree has the most proven track record. Before his injury, he was money in 2012, catching 85 passes for 1,105 yards and nine touchdowns as the 49ers made it to the Super Bowl. He also caught 73 passes in 2011, a respectable total given San Francisco’s offense was highly conservative. The Raiders only gave him a one-year deal, meaning the 27-year-old will not be lack motivation with the prospect of a nice contract next year if he shows signs of a serious revival. With Oakland QB Derek Carr on the rise, Crabtree has a chance to bounce back in 2015.

Fantasy Downside
Crabtree has a track record, but the Raiders have essentially disregarded that and cast rookie WR Amari Cooper as Carr’s leading man. Oakland’s conservative system will hurt Crabtree’s value much in the same way San Francisco’s system did. Plus, what if Crabtree cannot regain his old form? Players such as Rod Streater and Andre Holmes (once he gets healthy) could push for playing time. Roy Helu will catch plenty of passes out of the backfield, and there is also the possible Carr suffers a sophomore slump.

Bottom Line
Crabtree is worth a gamble later in your draft on the chance he turns the corner this season. He can be drafted in the 12-14 round range, which would put him in WR5 territory. Chances are high he stays in that territory throughout the season for a variety of reasons, but at least his price is not exorbitant. And if something happens to Cooper or Oakland’s passing game proves to be more prosperous to fantasy owners than expected, Crabtree would have the potential to be a steal.