Fantasy Scouting Report: Oakland Raiders

Silver and Black Pride representing the Raiders.

JaMarcus Russell - (Bench) The Chiefs have about as much talent in their secondary as a High School Powder Puff team, so I expect JaMarcus to have a solid rebound from his poor performance on Monday Night. I would not start him though because his top 2 targets are out and he will be relying on two rookies and Javon Walker to get it done from the receiver position.

Zach Miller – (Start) He has to start on your team EVERY Week, if you have him on your team. He is quietly becoming a Top 10 Tight End in this League and is DEFINITELY JaMarcus Russell’s security blanket. With the afore mentioned Powder Puff Defensive Backfield, look for Miller to get open in the seem quite often.

Darren McFadden – (Start) He is returning to the scene of his turf-toe injury last season and I expect him to go OFF this weekend.

Michael Bush – (Bench) With Justin Fargas returning, his carries may get cut, in fact, he may not have ANY carries.

Oakland’s Defense – If you get points for turnovers and sacks then you will want to start the Raider Defense. They looked like world beaters on Monday Night and the Chiefs are not in the same class as San Diego, offensively.

If you’re one of the crazies in Raider Nation, you got to get over to Silver and Black Pride.