Las Vegas Raiders fantasy outlook: 2020 Week 4 Sit ‘Em or Start ‘Em

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Don’t start the Raiders defensive this week (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Don’t start the Raiders defensive this week (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders fantasy outlook: 2020 Week 4 Sit ‘Em or Start ‘Em

Defense and Special Teams

Daniel Carlson – Start ‘Em

Daniel Carlson had his first miss of the season as he sent a 41-yarder wide left when the game was still in doubt. He still had a productive day with two extra points and two made field goals so if he is on your roster keep him in the starting lineup against a Bills defense that is giving up points left and right.

Las Vegas Raiders Defense – Sit ‘Em

The Raiders defense recorded two sacks courtesy of Maxx Crosby and their second interception of the season courtesy of Johnathan Abram but it wasn’t enough to make them pop up on the fantasy radar after still giving up more than 24 points for the third week in a row.

The defense is struggling against the run which is making it hard to end drives and are not able to consistently generate pressure. They have given up 388 yards or more of total offense in three straight weeks and the prospect of facing Josh Allen and the suddenly prolific Buffalo offense is downright scary.

Next. Raiders run defense is a cause for concern. dark

The only upside is that several of their weapons like John Brown and Dawson Knox are banged up but even if they miss time Allen is playing high level football and the offense will be difficult to stop. Keep them on the waiver wire and don’t look back.