Oakland Raiders Week 1: 4 best fantasy football options

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders rushes the football past linebacker Chandler Jones #55 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Wide receiver Tyrell Williams #16 of the Oakland Raiders watches from the sidelines during the first half of the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Tyrell Williams

Tyrell Williams is going to slide into the Raiders WR1 territory with Antonio Brown’s games status (and Raiders career) in doubt. Fear not, Williams is still a solid flex play in your fantasy lineups, even against a formidable Broncos defense in the season opener.

You should understand Williams’ skillset nonetheless. He’s a deep threat, that’s where he makes his money as opposed to racking up receptions, so he’s likely not a strong suit if you’re relying on PPR.

But Gruden wants Carr to throw deep, and if that’s the case than Tyrell Williams could be the beneficiary, even without Brown in the lineup. Brown really hurt this team with his antics this summer, but Williams is a guy who has produced at a big-time level in the past.

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