Who Should I Start? Tre Tucker or Xavier Legette

Thursday, November 13, 12:47 AM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker has had a productive season in nine games this season, catching 34 of his 46 targets for 455 yards and four touchdowns, leading the team in all categories except targets. Tucker was quiet in the first week after the Raiders traded Jakobi Meyers to Jacksonville, catching two of three targets for 28 yards in their Week 10 loss at Denver. But both sides struggled offensively in that game, and Las Vegas finished with only 143 total receiving yards. The recent return of Brock Bowers will likely draw more defensive attention, potentially creating more opportunities for Tucker to hit on explosive plays down the field. Tucker ranks as WR31 with 107.1 total PPR points, with 40.9 of those coming in Week 3 versus the Washington Commanders. It is still the most PPR points by a wide receiver in a game this season. Tucker will have flex value in a favorable matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11.

Saturday, November 8, 1:29 AM

Xavier Legette may have increased involvement in the passing game in this week's matchup against the Saints in Week 10. The Carolina WR was a non-factor last week against the Green Bay Packers, only logging one reception for 22 yards. Tetairoa McMillan was limited in Friday's practice with a hamstring injury and is questionable to start in Week 10. The rookie has been the Panthers' top receiver this season with 12.1 PPR Fantasy Points Per Game. If McMillan misses Sunday's game, Legette is likely to move up on the depth chart and become one of Bryce Young's top targets. Although Legette has not been productive for fantasy players this season, there was one notable exception: Week 7 against the Jets. In that game, Legette was the top receiver targeted as he had nine receptions for 92 yards, one receiving touchdown, and recorded 24.2 PPR fantasy points. So it is possible he could provide more fantasy production in an expanded role. Monitor McMillan's status before Sunday's game, and if he is out, consider Legette as a deeper flex play for Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints.