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Mon Oct 12 201510:04Crabtree caught four of nine targets for 54 yards in Sunday's lo...
Crabtree caught four of his nine targets for 54 yards in Sunday's loss to Denver.
Crabtree led the team in targets as the Broncos chose to double team Amari Cooper for much of the day. He's the clear No.2 option in the Raiders passing game behind Cooper, and he should continue to see a good amount of targets moving forward. Crabtree sits on 27 catches for 318 yards and one touchdown. The Raiders get a date with San Diego in Week 6.
Sun Oct 11 201515:16Crabtree (ankle) listed as active for Sunday's game against Bro...
Crabtree (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Crabtree, who caught five passes for 80 yards against the Bears in Week 4, will take aim Sunday at a Denver defense that has allowed a league-low average of 185.2 passing yards per game to date.
Fri Oct 9 201517:36Crabtree (ankle) probable for Sunday's game against Broncos
Crabtree (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, CSN Bay Area's Scott Bair reports.
Crabtree, who checks in with 23 catches for 264 yards and a TD through four games, will have his work cut out for him Sunday, while facing a Denver defense that has allowed a league-low average of 185.2 passing yards per game to date.
Thu Oct 8 201517:05Crabtree (ankle) returned to practice Thursday
Crabtree (ankle) returned to practice Thursday.
We'll have to see how the Raiders end up listing Crabtree on Friday's final injury report, but at this stage his return to practice Thursday suggests the the wideout should be a go Sunday against the Broncos.
Wed Oct 7 201520:00Crabtree (ankle) did not practice Wednesday
Crabtree (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Crabtree was able to return to action in Week 4 against the Bears after hurting his ankle, so it's possible that his absence from practice Wednesday was simply maintenance-related.
Sun Oct 4 201519:51Crabtree nabbed five catches off of six targets for 80 yards in ...
Crabtree nabbed five catches off of six targets for 80 yards in Sunday's loss to Chicago. He briefly left the game with an ankle injury, ESPN reports.
Crabtree eventually returned to action, which was good news for the Raiders, who are enjoying what could be a career year for Crabtree. Crabtree is currently on pace for 92 receptions and 1,056 yards, totals that would rank first and second, respectively, for his career. Despite the well-deserved praise rookie Amari Cooper has received, Derek Carr has also developed a rapport with Crabtree, his 23 catches and 39 targets both ranking just one behind the 2015 first-rounder.
Sun Oct 4 201514:03Crabtree forced out of Sunday's game against Bears with ankle i...
Crabtree was forced out of Sunday's game against the Bears with an ankle injury.
Prior to his exit from Sunday's game, Crabtree caught his only target, for an 11-yard gain.
Sun Sep 27 201520:00Crabtree hauled in four of nine targets for 36 yards in Sunday's...
Crabtree hauled in four of his nine targets for 36 yards in Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Browns.
Crabtree received the second most targets on the team behind Amari Cooper's 11, and he remains the No. 2 option at wide receiver in the Raiders' offense. The 7-year veteran has now been targeted 33 times in the first three games which is great news for fantasy owners that drafted him in the later rounds. Crabtree will receive consistent looks from week-to-week and he should have a nice matchup in Week 4 against the Bears.
Sun Sep 20 201521:28Crabtree grabbed nine of 16 targets for 111 yards and touchdown ...
Crabtree grabbed nine of 16 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-33 upset win over the Ravens.
Crabtree came alive in the second half, including his 29-yard touchdown at 2:12 of the third quarter. His whopping 16 targets were five more than rookie Amari Cooper, who finished with seven receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown. Derek Carr (thumb) looks healthy, after leaving the game in Week 1, so it will be interesting to see if Crabtree can rejuvenate his career in Oakland.
Sun Sep 13 201520:25Crabtree caught five of eight targets for 37 yards in Sunday's W...
Crabtree caught five of his eight targets for 37 yards in Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Bengals.
Crabtree played fairly well in his Raiders debut especially considering the fact that Derek Carr left early in this game with a hand injury. After a light workload in the preseason, it was encouraging to see the seventh-year receiver get targeted eight times. He still owns a pair of the best hands in the NFL and he's clearly one of the top two options at receiver for the Raiders. Crabtree will be a possible WR3/Flex option in Week 2 against the Ravens.
Mon Aug 31 201518:28Crabtree caught just 1-of-4 passes for six yards in Sunday's pre...
Crabtree caught just 1-of-4 passes for six yards in Sunday's preseason game against the Cardinals.
After three preseason games, Crabtree's hauled in just three passes for 21 yards which is certainly concerning for existing fantasy owners. Although the Raiders are limiting him a bit to try and keep him healthy, Crabtree has only seen eight targets in those three games combined. The 27-year old pass-catcher is expected to start in two-wide sets, but teammate Amari Cooper saw nine targets in Sunday's game alone which would suggest that he's going to be Derek Carr's go-to option entering Week 1.
Sat Aug 15 201520:08Crabtree caught 2-of-3 passes for 15 yards in Friday's preseason...
Crabtree caught 2-of-3 passes for 15 yards in Friday's preseason opener against the Rams.
Crabtree caught passes from Derek Carr on consecutive plays, first shaking off a tackler to gain 15 yards, then picking up a 15-yard face mask penalty on a reception that was stopped for no gain. Although there was some early thought that Rod Streater (undisclosed) could compete for a starting job, it now seems all but certain that Crabtree and Amari Cooper will dominate the snaps in two-wide sets.
Thu Jul 30 201512:39Crabtree viewed as favorite to start in Raiders' two-receiver se...
Crabtree is viewed as the favorite to start in the Raiders' two-receiver sets opposite rookie Amari Cooper, csnbayarea.com reports.
Crabtree, who recorded 68 caches for 698 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games with the 49ers last year, is further removed a torn right Achilles tendon that he suffered back in May of 2013, and as long as he holds off the challenge of returnee Rod Streater, he's on track to start for the Raiders, an assignment that could revive Crabtree's fantasy prospects if he is able to develop good chemistry with second-year signal-caller Derek Carr.
Thu May 7 201521:24Crabtree expected to start for Raiders this season
Crabtree is expected to start for the Raiders this season, ESPN.com reports.
This was generally assumed when Crabtree signed with Oakland last month, but James Jones' release effectively cemented Crabtree into a starting role alongside first-round pick Amari Cooper. Crabtree disappointed in his final year with San Francisco, averaging a career-low 10.3 yards per reception with four touchdowns, forcing him to settle for a one-year, "prove it" deal this offseason.
Tue Apr 14 201500:10Michael Crabtree: Signs With Oakland
Crabtree signed a one-year deal with the Raiders worth $3 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Crabtree spent his first six seasons with San Francisco but will head across the Bay to team up up with Derek Carr next season. The 27-year-old should line up alongside fellow wide receivers James Jones, Rod Streater, and Andre Holmes, leaving the potential for Crabtree to see a decent amount of passes thrown his way during the 2015-16 campaign.
Fri Apr 3 201517:04Crabtree will make free agent visit with Raiders next week
Crabtree will make a free agent visit with the Raiders next week, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Crabtree struggled toward 68 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns last year, his first full season since tearing his Achilles in 2013. Along the way, Crabtree posted a career-low 10.3 yards per reception, evidencing a lack of explosiveness following the injury. However, with the Raiders in need of pass-catching options, Crabtree would represent a steady veteran wideout to pair with James Jones, a similarly skilled player.
Thu Feb 19 201516:23The 49ers have begun talking with Crabtree about new contract
The 49ers have begun talking with Crabtree about a new contract, NFL.com reports.
A recent report from the Sacramento Bee suggested that Crabtree is unlikely to re-sign with the 49ers, but it still makes sense for the two sides to at least touch base. A return to the Bay would seemingly cap Crabtree's upside, as Anquan Boldin is still under contract, and the 49ers will likely emphasize their running game.
Tue Feb 17 201513:23Crabtree unlikely to re-sign with 49ers
Crabtree is unlikely to re-sign with the 49ers, the Sacramento Bee reports.
Crabtree's tenure in San Francisco didn't lack for intrigue, but his 2014 campaign flew under the radar, with the former No. 10 overall draft pick catching 68-of-108 targets for 698 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games. Crabtree shouldn't have much trouble finding a job as a starter, but he doesn't offer much big-play ability, and hasn't looked like a true No. 1 since tearing his Achilles in spring of 2013. The 49ers still have fellow possession receivers Anquan Boldin and Stevie Johnson under contract, so a parting of ways makes sense for both sides.
Sun Dec 28 201422:19Crabtree (knee) caught 4-of-4 targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 2...
Crabtree (knee) caught 4-of-4 targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over Arizona.
It was an unremarkable performance Sunday, just like his season, which ends with a disappointing 68 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns. Anquan Boldin had his second straight 1,000-yard season in San Francisco, and thoroughly outproduced the younger Crabtree in 2014. Jim Harbaugh officially coached his last game for San Francisco on Sunday, so it will be interesting to see what the new regime thinks of Crabtree, as he'll be a free agent this offseason.
Sun Dec 28 201415:10Crabtree (knee) listed as active Sunday versus Cardinals
Crabtree (knee) is listed as active Sunday versus the Cardinals.
Since injuring his knee on Thanksgiving Day, Crabtree has accrued 13 catches (on 18 targets) for 80 yards, and 14 of those targets occurred in a Week 14 loss to the Raiders. A reversal of fortune thus appears unlikely against an Arizona defense that has surrendered 13.0 YPC, but just one touchdown grab to wideouts in the past seven games.
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