Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings Week 3: 4 best fantasy options

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Tyrell Williams #16 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after making a play for first down in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at RingCentral Coliseum on September 09, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Adam Thielen

The Raiders secondary got torched against the Chiefs last week and even though the Kirk Cousins in nowhere near Patrick Mahomes, the Vikings receivers are no joke. Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs are one of the best duos in the league and can move all over the field so they could be in for a big day.

If there is one to pick, Thielen might be the safer option, especially if you’re in a PPR league. Thielen is not a burner, but is a fantastic route runner and excels in all levels of the field, so he will put pressure on these Raiders linebackers and safeties.

The Raiders had some breakdowns in both man and zone coverage against the Chiefs so it will be interesting to see how they attack these receivers.

Thielen has not been able to get on track to start this season in part due to the emphasis on running ball along with struggles by Kirk Cousins.

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