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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 September 10, 2025.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye
1 Ashton Jeanty RB LV 1.12 8
2 Brock Bowers TE LV 3.02 8
3 Geno Smith QB LV 13.04 8
4 Dont'e Thornton Jr. WR LV 14.08 8
5 Daniel Carlson PK LV 15.02 8

Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty's current ADP is 1.12, which is the 12th pick of the 1st round, and 12th selection overall.

Ashton Jeanty Average Draft Position PPR

Brock Bowers

Brock Bowers's current ADP is 3.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 3rd round, and 26th selection overall.

Brock Bowers Average Draft Position PPR

Geno Smith

Geno Smith's current ADP is 13.04, which is the 4th pick of the 13th round, and 147th selection overall.

Geno Smith Average Draft Position PPR

Dont'e Thornton Jr.

Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s current ADP is 14.08, which is the 8th pick of the 14th round, and 163rd selection overall.

Dont'e Thornton Jr. Average Draft Position PPR

Daniel Carlson

Daniel Carlson's current ADP is 15.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 15th round, and 169th selection overall.

Daniel Carlson Average Draft Position PPR

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

Ashton Jeanty, Ashton Jeanty Not in Line for Workhorse Role in 2026?

Las Vegas Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak plans to use a committee backfield in his first year at the helm in 2026, saying that "it's important for Ashton Jeanty to have a wingman." "We definitely want to have a two-man show," Kubiak added. It's bad news for Jeanty's already declining fantasy football value after a disappointing showing in his rookie season. Kubiak split the load at RB last year with the Seattle Seahawks, too, using Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet in tandem on the way to a Super Bowl championship. Jeanty, the sixth overall pick last April out of Boise State, averaged just 3.7 yards per carry for 975 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 266 carries in 17 regular season games in a bad Raiders offense. The 22-year-old should have a better supporting cast around him, with the team expected to take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall, but a backfield timeshare in Vegas will surely cap Jeanty's fantasy upside going into Year 2.

Ashton Jeanty player page.

February 26, 2026 9:27 AM EST


Geno Smith, Raiders Not Closing the Door on Geno Smith?

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said that the team is "trying to see every possible avenue we can go next year at quarterback" and that incumbent quarterback Geno Smith is "definitely one of those options." Smith battled through a miserable season in his first year with the Raiders in 2025. Across 15 starts, the 35-year-old completed 67.4% of his pass attempts for 3,025 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions. The Raiders went 2-13 in Smith's starts, and Las Vegas fired former head coach Pete Caroll at the conclusion of the year. Smith is just one year removed from throwing for over 4,300 yards with the Seattle Seahawks in 2024, and he made back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances in 2022 and 2023. He could have more in the tank in a more favorable offensive environment than the one he experienced in 2025. However, the Raiders are widely expected to select University of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. If that happens, Smith would likely profile as a temporary starter in Las Vegas at best, if he even remains on the team's roster.

Geno Smith player page.

February 25, 2026 8:43 AM EST


Brock Bowers, Brock Bowers Remains an Elite Dynasty Tight End Despite Injury-Marred 2025 Season

After a record-breaking rookie campaign in 2024, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers battled through injury and a less-than-ideal offensive environment in 2025. Across 12 games, Bowers recorded 64 receptions for 680 yards and seven touchdowns on 86 targets. The 23-year-old suffered a knee injury in Week 1 that he battled through for multiple months before finally being shut down and ending the season on Injured Reserve. However, Bowers should be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 season. The Raiders could also have an improved team around him, as the team appears likely to select University of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Las Vegas also made coaching staff changes, bringing in former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their new head coach. With renewed health and a better supporting cast, Bowers should return to elite fantasy tight end status in 2026 and beyond.

Brock Bowers player page.

February 20, 2026 10:01 AM EST


Michael Mayer, Is Michael Mayer a Sneaky Dynasty Buy?

Once viewed as a top-10 dynasty tight end following his early-second round selection in the 2023 NFL draft, Las Vegas Raiders three-year veteran Michael Mayer has seen his stock dip season after season. With the Raiders bringing in an entirely new coaching staff for the second year in a row, Mayer has again seen his name floated in trade speculation, with dynasty managers hoping a change of scenery can revive his value. A dominant receiving tight end while at Notre Dame, Mayer has shown the occasional flash with the Raiders, notably finishing the 2025 season with 136 yards on 14 targets while Brock Bowers was sidelined for Weeks 17 and 18. If Mayer is indeed traded, he should see his value spike, but even if he remains in Las Vegas, new head coach Klint Kubiak could find more creative uses for a player that still ranks among the most talented offensive weapons on the team.

Michael Mayer player page.

February 17, 2026 9:49 AM EST


Geno Smith, Geno Smith Likely Out of a Job in Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had an ugly first season with the team, and it likely cost him his starting job. Smith signed a two-year, $75 million deal with the Raiders last offseason, reuniting with head coach Pete Caroll. The reunion didn't result in a successful season. Vegas went 3-14, Carroll was let go, and Smith posted a horrific 19:17 TD:INT ratio with a career-high 55 sacks. One of the few positive storylines of the Raiders' season was that they ended up with the No. 1 draft pick, giving them the right to select any eligible prospect they'd like. Presumably, that player will be Indiana quarterback and national champion Fernando Mendoza. In all likelihood, Mendoza will win the starting job right away. That could move Smith to a backup role, but more likely, the veteran quarterback will be released with one year left on his contract. Releasing him creates $8 million in cap space with $18.5 million in dead money, offering the Raiders a fresh start with Mendoza and first-year head coach Klint Kubiak. Smith should be avoided in all dynasty and redraft leagues.

Geno Smith player page.

February 16, 2026 6:12 PM EST