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Raiders Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Las Vegas Raiders as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of August 28, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | LV | 2.06 | 13 |
| 2 | Brock Bowers | TE | LV | 3.11 | 13 |
| 3 | Tre Tucker | WR | LV | 11.12 | 13 |
| 4 | Mike Washington Jr. | RB | LV | 13.03 | 13 |
| 5 | Jalen Nailor | WR | LV | 13.08 | 13 |
| 6 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | LV | 15.01 | 13 |
Ashton Jeanty
Ashton Jeanty's current ADP is 2.06, which is the 6th pick of the 2nd round, and 18th selection overall.
Brock Bowers
Brock Bowers's current ADP is 3.11, which is the 11th pick of the 3rd round, and 35th selection overall.
Tre Tucker
Tre Tucker's current ADP is 11.12, which is the 12th pick of the 11th round, and 131st selection overall.
Mike Washington Jr.
Mike Washington Jr.'s current ADP is 13.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 13th round, and 146th selection overall.
Jalen Nailor
Jalen Nailor's current ADP is 13.08, which is the 8th pick of the 13th round, and 151st selection overall.
Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza's current ADP is 15.01, which is the 1st pick of the 15th round, and 168th selection overall.
Las Vegas Raiders 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | New England Patriots |
| 2 | Home | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 3 | Away | Washington Commanders |
| 4 | Home | Chicago Bears |
| 5 | Away | Indianapolis Colts |
| 6 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 7 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 9 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 10 | Away | Denver Broncos |
| 11 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 12 | Home | Cleveland Browns |
| 13 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 14 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 15 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 16 | Away | Houston Texans |
| 17 | Home | New York Giants |
| 18 | Home | Kansas City Chiefs |
Las Vegas Raiders News
Mike Washington Jr., Mike Washington Jr. Continues to Impress, Emerging as Priority Late-Round Sleeper
Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Mike Washington Jr., who could see starting action to begin the year if Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is unavailable for the season opener, ran for 49 yards on eight carries in Thursday night's preseason loss to the 49ers. The fourth-round pick, who was one of the stars of the 2026 NFL Combine, concludes his first preseason with 168 yards on 23 attempts for a 7.3 -yard per carry average. After an offseason spent espousing the value of a two-back system, head coach Klint Kubiak appears to have found a player capable of platooning with Jeanty, giving Washington potential standalone value outside of what he can provide as an injury fill-in. With Jeanty's status for Week 1 still up in the air, and the Raiders backfield deployment somewhat of a mystery in Kubiak's first year at the helm, Washington is a must-draft player as RotoBaller's RB48.
Mike Washington Jr. player page.
August 28, 2026 5:25 AM EST
Fernando Mendoza, Fernando Mendoza Struggles in Final Extended Opportunity
Taking over early in the game and playing mostly with the starting offense, Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza struggled against a unit of 49ers reserves in Thursday night's preseason finale. The first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft completed seven of his 14 pass attempts for 57 yards while throwing an interception and taking two sacks, and with veteran Kirk Cousins now expected to take the starting job into the regular season, Mendoza's tune-up opportunities are about to see a dramatic decline. "He needs another three preseason games, and all those rookies do," head coach Klint Kubiak said after the game. "Now that the season is starting, the practice reps get smaller, and that's just life. But us as coaches, we've got to get them ready to play and keep developing." The Raiders face a difficult schedule to begin the year, so the team may need to be strategic about when they give Mendoza his first career start, and with a steep learning curve still ahead of him, he is not a player who needs to be drafted in single quarterback leagues.
August 28, 2026 5:14 AM EST
Jalen Nailor, Jalen Nailor Making a Case for Late-Round Value
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor has strengthened his late-round redraft case by holding onto a starting job throughout August. Nailor signed a three-year, $35.03 million deal with Las Vegas after setting career highs with 29 catches and 444 receiving yards to go with four touchdowns in 2025, and the Raiders still list him with the first-team offense. His chemistry with Kirk Cousins has also shown up repeatedly in camp. Nailor caught a deep touchdown from Cousins on August 6, another score during red-zone work on August 10, and two more touchdowns from him in the red zone on August 17. He then caught one of three targets for 22 yards against Houston while playing into the third drive. There is still some risk here. Head coach Klint Kubiak recently challenged the entire receiver room to be more consistent, while Brock Bowers should remain the focal point of the passing game and Tre Tucker and Jack Bech will compete for targets. Still, Nailor's starting role, vertical ability, and repeated red-zone production have made him more interesting than he was entering camp. RotoBaller currently has him at WR64.
August 27, 2026 11:33 AM EST
Jack Bech, Jack Bech Projected as the Primary Slot Receiver in Vegas
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech only played three snaps in the first quarter of the team's second preseason game. However, he was likely used sparingly because he already has the primary slot receiver role locked up for the 2026 season. Bech caught a touchdown during Week 1 of the preseason, but according to Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official website, what has really solidified the receiver's role is his blocking ability. "He's the best blocking wide receiver on the roster," Edwards wrote about Bech. "He had a key block that led to a 53-yard rush from Mike Washington Jr. against the Arizona Cardinals. It's certainly a determining factor as to how Bech has remained the team's primary starting slot receiver throughout camp." All signs point to Bech getting a very healthy dose of snaps once the regular season arrives, which could put him onto the fantasy radar as a low-end WR3/flex in deeper leagues. At the moment, he's flying somewhat under the radar as the WR102 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for 2026.
August 26, 2026 8:58 PM EST
Michael Mayer, Michael Mayer's Fantasy Outlook Dependent on Teammate's Health
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer is one of the more talented backups in the NFL, but his fantasy relevance has been put on hold as long as he remains in the No. 2 role. Mayer is currently the backup to superstar tight end Brock Bowers, which means that his only real path to fantasy production is an injury to Bowers. We did see that come into play last year, as Mayer totaled 18 catches, 196 yards, and one touchdown across four games without Bowers. That came with Geno Smith at quarterback, so all pass catchers should have a higher ceiling this year with Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza. The quarterback upgrade still isn't enough for managers to justify drafting Mayer, but he's a name to watch on the waiver wire and a potential deep-league dynasty stash in case Bowers has to miss any time.
August 25, 2026 8:41 PM EST
