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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 | Dont'e Thornton Jr. | WR | LV | 14.08 | 8 |
Ashton Jeanty
Ashton Jeanty's current ADP is 1.12, which is the 12th pick of the 1st round, and 12th selection overall.
Brock Bowers
Brock Bowers's current ADP is 3.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 3rd round, and 26th selection overall.
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.
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
Jalen Nailor, Jalen Nailor Remains Poised for Prominent Role in Las Vegas Following NFL Draft
After spending the first four seasons of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Jalen Nailor landed a three-year, $35 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this offseason. Nailor's numbers from 2025 don't jump off the page, as he recorded just 29 receptions for 444 yards and four touchdowns on 53 targets across 17 games. However, the 27-year-old has been stuck behind the star wide receiver duo of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison for the past few seasons in Minnesota. With Las Vegas, Nailor could be the team's WR1 and the number two option in the passing game behind tight end Brock Bowers. Nailor's main competition in the Raiders' wide receiver room is Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, Dareke Young, Dont'e Thornton Jr., and 2026 sixth-round pick Malik Benson. In dynasty formats, Nailor's value is rising as he heads into the best target-volume situation of his career.
April 28, 2026 8:11 AM EST
Kirk Cousins, Kirk Cousins a Low-Cost Dynasty Add That Could Pay Dividends
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins signed a two-year deal to serve as a bridge quarterback until first overall pick Fernando Mendoza is ready to take over. At the NFL's Annual League Meeting, new head coach Klint Kubiak shared his belief that a rookie quarterback should learn behind the scenes for as long as possible, and shortly thereafter, Cousins was brought in on a team-friendly contract. Kubiak also expressed a desire to split backfield carries before adding Mike Washington Jr. in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, so he appears to have a clear plan in his first year at the helm. The Raiders have made notable improvements to the offensive line and defense a year after earning the first overall pick by going 3-14, so Cousins could be provided ample leash to allow Mendoza to develop into an NFL professional. As a quarterback expected to start more than a handful of games in 2026, he could be drastically underpriced as RotoBaller's dynasty QB47, and how he looks to open the season could determine his future value should the Raiders allow him to hit free agency again in 2027 at the age of 38.
April 28, 2026 5:36 AM EST
Malik Benson, Raiders Select Malik Benson with 195th Pick
The Las Vegas Raiders have selected Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson with the 195th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A deep ball specialist, Benson had his most productive season as a senior for the Ducks after beginning in JUCO and making stops at Alabama and Florida State. His game lacks nuance, but he showcased his elite speed by running a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, and he now lands with a team that has historically valued receivers who can play vertically. Benson joins a receiver room of Jalen Nailor, Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, and Dont'e Thornton Jr., all of whom are likely to slot in behind Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty in the target pecking order. Benson will likely need to find a special teams role to make the team out of camp, but he could eventually offer upside in best ball only leagues.
April 25, 2026 1:43 PM EST
Mike Washington Jr., Raiders Add Mike Washington Jr. to Their Backfield in the Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders have selected Arkansas running back prospect Mike Washington Jr. with the 122nd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Washington joins a backfield that lacks much depth behind former first-rounder Ashton Jeanty. Washington will presumably compete for the backup role with Dylan Laube, the New Hampshire product who has just 27 scrimmage yards through two seasons. Washington has experience as a productive ball-carrier at a Power 4 program, amassing 1,070 rushing yards, 226 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns with the Razorbacks in 2025. Depending on whether the Raiders make any other backfield additions this offseason, Washington could have immediate dynasty appeal as the handcuff behind Jeanty, especially in an upward-trending Raiders offense led by No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza.
Mike Washington Jr. player page.
April 25, 2026 9:18 AM EST
Fernando Mendoza, Fernando Mendoza to Sit All Year Behind Veteran QB?
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on Thursday that Las Vegas Raiders veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to mentor first overall pick Fernando Mendoza this year, and Cousins is expected to be the team's starter under center to kick off the regular season in early September. Rapoport also says that the Raiders hope Cousins can run the offense all year while Mendoza learns on the sidelines. In a perfect scenario, Mendoza would be ready to roll as the full-time starter in 2027. Given Cousins' declining play and elevated injury risk at 37 years old, it would be a surprise if he were the Raiders' starter in 2026 from wire to wire. The 22-year-old Mendoza should be the No. 2 pick in rookie-only dynasty/keeper leagues this year, behind only Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love. The Indiana product doesn't have a ton of dual-threat upside at the next level, but his accuracy in the pocket should give him a safe long-term fantasy floor while paired with offensive-minded head coach Klint Kubiak. In redraft leagues, Mendoza won't be as attractive in 2026, but he'll still have appeal as a QB2 with upside in superflex setups if Cousins falters or gets hurt.
April 24, 2026 8:15 AM EST
