Here is the advanced stats in games without Brock Bowers last year. Michael Mayer was involved underneath, Tre Tucker slight uptick, and Ashton Jeanty's receiving work stayed the same.

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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tucker needs to step up as a go-to receiver with Bowers sidelined. The source notes Tucker is in the final season of his rookie deal and that it will take more than one player to replace what Bowers brings to the table. With Bowers out, there will be more target opportunities available for other pass-catchers, and Tucker must prove he can be a primary receiving option.

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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Must step up and prove he can be a go-to receiver with Bowers sidelined. Tucker is in the final season of his rookie deal, making this a critical year for his contract negotiations and future with the team. Brock Bowers notes it will take more than one player to replace what Bowers brings to the table, but Tucker is positioned to benefit from increased target opportunities.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tre Tucker is a Raiders wide receiver who may be a candidate for a contract extension as the team looks to secure key players from its 2027 free agent class. With Michael Mayer now extended, the Raiders may consider extending Tucker as well.

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NegativeValueSep 12, 2026Silver And Black Pride

With Michael Mayer now extended, the Raiders may consider extending wide receiver Tre Tucker, who was not expected to be part of the 2027 free agent class retention priorities. Tucker could be a candidate for a similar long-term commitment.

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PositiveValueSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles

With Brock Bowers shockingly ruled out for this game, the Raiders now have a wide-open opportunity for targets. That makes Tre Tucker a terrific value. Tucker had a fantastic rapport with Kirk Cousins in camp. Facing a weak Dolphins defense, it wouldn't be a shock to see Tucker get loose downfield.

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PositiveSleeperSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

With Brock Bowers out for the Las Vegas Raiders, Tre Tucker is positioned to benefit from the vacated target share. Bowers posted a team-high 21.7% target share last season, and Tucker was second on the Raiders with a 17.5% target share. It's a layup spot against the Miami Dolphins, who are going to be dreadful this season, making this one of the easiest streams available.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 11, 2026Flock Fantasy

Trey Tucker is a priority waiver wire pickup who has moved up the source's rankings; he is expected to serve as the WR1 in his offense following the Bowers injury. Prediction markets currently assign a 46% probability to him recording over 50 receiving yards this Sunday. The source recommends cutting players like Jacobe Lane to roster him.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 11, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Tre Tucker's case is strengthened by Brock Bowers' absence, and Zain Dhanani already liked him because of his expanded preseason route tree. Tucker remains a WR3/flex option and someone worth keeping beyond Week 1's matchup against Miami.

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PositiveNewsSep 11, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Some players I would add prior to Sunday if you have the roster spots. Roster % based on @CBSSports leagues: RB Jonah Coleman (57%) Emmett Johnson (44%) Malik Davis (24%) Ray Davis (22%) Christopher Brooks (16%) WR Tre Tucker (62%) Chris Bell (27%) Cyrus Allen (18%) Adonai Mitchell (15%) Ted Hurst (9%) Devaughn Vele (7%) Jaylin Noel (5%) TE Dalton Schultz (51%) Michael Mayer (27%) Greg Dulcich (27%)

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Brock Bowers (meniscus) out 1-4 weeks, Tucker has a chance to be the Raiders' top target. In five games without Bowers last year, Tucker averaged 5.8 targets and a 4.2-48-0.0 receiving line as WR48 in usage; a 22% target share would flirt with startable production. Against Miami's weak secondary (rookie Chris Johnson in slot, volatile CB1 JuJu Brents and CB2 Jason Marshall on perimeter, worst starting safety group in NFL), Tucker will line up on the perimeter. Raiders project for 21.75 points this week, potentially one of their highest totals of the year.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

With Brock Bowers out 1–4 weeks (meniscus), Tucker has a chance to be the Raiders' top target. In five games without Bowers last year, Tucker averaged 5.8 targets and 4.2–48–0.0 receiving line as WR48 in usage; a 22% target share would flirt with startable production. Matchup is favorable: Dolphins starting late first-round rookie Chris Johnson in slot, volatile CB1 JuJu Brents and CB2 Jason Marshall on perimeter are gettable where Tucker lines up; Miami has worst starting safety group in NFL. Raiders project 21.75 points this week, could be one of their highest totals of the year.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tre Tucker is a sneaky-good start this week. Without tight end Brock Bowers, Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins will have to go elsewhere with the ball. Las Vegas is hosting Miami, and the Dolphins might have the worst secondary in the league. Their best cornerback could be rookie Chris Johnson, who's never played a regular-season snap before. Miami's other starting corners are JuJu Brents and 2025 fifth-round draft pick Jason Marshall. The Dolphins' starting safeties are 2025 fifth-round pick Dante Trader Jr. and fifth-round rookie Michael Taaffe. And Miami doesn't have much of a pass rush to take heat off its inexperienced defensive backs. Tucker's preseason usage made it clear the Raiders regard him as their No. 1 receiver. The source is starting him in two leagues and putting him in his only DFS lineup.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026The Phinsider

With Brock Bowers out, wide receiver Tre Tucker is expected to have a much bigger role as the No. 2 pass-catcher behind Bowers' absence. Tucker was previously expected to fill that role but now moves into a more prominent offensive position.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Battle Red Blog

Raiders WR Tre Tucker is a candidate to fill the role of a Jaxon Smith-Njigba-type receiver in the Raiders' quick-pass offense, though the source questions whether Tucker or Jack Bech can adequately fill that need.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR could be Raiders' version of WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Kubiak's quick-pass offense; competing with Jack Bech for role in passing game.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tucker is a borderline top-30 wide receiver in Week 1 because Brock Bowers is out with a knee injury. He finished last year as WR38, averaging 9.5 PPR fantasy points per game despite playing on one of the NFL's most dysfunctional passing attacks. He played well in strong matchups, including Week 3 when he had eight receptions for 145 receiving yards, three touchdowns, and 40.9 fantasy points against Washington. Tucker has an excellent fantasy matchup on Sunday against Miami, which surrendered 29.5 fantasy points per game to wide receivers last season (19th-most) but gave up 17 receiving touchdowns to wide receivers (seventh-most), allowing at least one in 76.5% of matchups. Miami's secondary is arguably the worst in the NFL outside their first-round rookie cornerback Chris Johnson, and Tucker should benefit from an expected uptick in targets.

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NegativeValueSep 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Listed as GPP Only pick for LV vs. MIA matchup, indicating a tournament-specific play rather than a core cash-game recommendation.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tucker is the No. 1 receiver for the Raiders, ahead of Jack Bech on the depth chart.

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PositiveSleeperSep 11, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Mentioned as waiver option; one comment recommends 'Tre Tuckers probably a great choice if he's available.' Another notes dropping Stribling for Trey Tucker.

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PositiveSleeperSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Raiders wide receiver may be going overlooked despite being on track to assume the WR1 role, presenting potential value as an underrated sleeper.

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PositiveUsageSep 10, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Freedman recommends Tucker as a high-upside play in Week 1 against the Dolphins despite limited floor, noting that while Tucker might not have much of a floor due to being on the Raiders, he was the No. 3 WR in the league in snap rate last year (95%, tied with Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase) and led the Raiders with 92 targets and 696 receiving yards. The matchup is favorable: Tucker is home and indoors, and the Dolphins ranked No. 31 in defensive dropback success rate (52.3%) last year. The addition of Brock Bowers' knee injury further elevates Tucker's opportunity.

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PositiveSleeperSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tucker is a borderline top-30 wide receiver in Week 1 despite being drafted as a late-round upside pick, finishing last year as WR38 averaging 9.5 PPR fantasy points per game on a dysfunctional passing attack. With Brock Bowers out with a knee injury, Tucker will see an uptick in targets. Miami surrendered 17 receiving touchdowns to wide receivers (seventh-most in the league) and allowed at least one in 76.5% of matchups; the Dolphins' secondary is arguably the worst in the NFL outside rookie cornerback Chris Johnson. Raiders QB Kirk Cousins will have to distribute the ball elsewhere, and the Dolphins lack a strong pass rush to support their inexperienced defensive backs. Tucker's preseason usage made it clear the Raiders regard him as their No. 1 wide receiver, making him a great Week 1 spot start and DFS free square.

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PositiveSleeperSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Raiders WR Tucker (31% rostered) is positioned as a secondary beneficiary to the Brock Bowers injury, ostensibly the No. 1 wide receiver in Las Vegas. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak immediately makes the Raiders offense more interesting, and Tucker is taking aim at a Miami secondary that could be the worst in football.

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PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tucker is a borderline top-30 wide receiver in Week 1 because Brock Bowers is out with a knee injury. The veteran finished last season as WR38, averaging 9.5 PPR fantasy points per game despite playing on one of the NFL's most dysfunctional passing attacks. Tucker played well in excellent matchups, including Week 3 when he had eight receptions for 145 receiving yards, three touchdowns, and 40.9 fantasy points against Washington. He has an outstanding fantasy matchup on Sunday against the Dolphins. Last season, Miami surrendered 29.5 fantasy points per game to wide receivers (19th-most in the NFL) and gave up 17 receiving touchdowns to wide receivers (seventh-most), allowing at least one in 76.5% of matchups. The Dolphins' secondary is arguably the worst in the NFL outside of first-round rookie cornerback Chris Johnson. Tucker should have no problem taking advantage with the expected uptick in targets.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tre Tucker is elevated to borderline top-30 wide receiver status in Week 1 due to Brock Bowers being out with a knee injury. Tucker finished last season as WR38, averaging 9.5 PPR fantasy points per game despite playing on a dysfunctional passing attack. He excelled in strong matchups, including Week 3 when he had eight receptions for 145 receiving yards, three touchdowns and 40.9 fantasy points against Washington. Tucker faces Miami, which surrendered 29.5 fantasy points per game to wide receivers (19th-most) and 17 receiving touchdowns to wide receivers (seventh-most), allowing at least one in 76.5% of matchups.

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PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026Flock Fantasy

With Brock Bowers out, Trey Tucker is positioned to crush. Polymarket shows 61% implied probability for Tucker to exceed 40 receiving yards, indicating meaningful upside in the matchup.

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PositiveUsageSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles

With Brock Bowers sidelined, Tre Tucker is likely to see an increase in opportunities in the star tight end's absence.

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PositiveNewsSep 9, 2026Dataroma

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With Bowers out in a soft matchup against Miami, Michael Mayer is a borderline TE1 this weekend. Moved the Raiders pass-catchers up, Tre Tucker feels like a relatively solid flex and Nailor startable in deeper leagues. For Jeanty, this should be a theoretical increase to his pass-catching upside, but I do worry about offensive efficiency/TD opps in a Bowers-less offense. That environment issue doesn't bother me in Week 1 against a bad Miami defense, but would have some concern if this injury...

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Tre Tucker carries a juicy ceiling with scary-low floor upside. He had three top-24 positional finishes last season, including a WR1 overall showing in Week 3 on a 40.9-point outburst. He drew 36% of targets on a 27% target route participation rate, demonstrating what he can do with added volume. With Bowers out, Tucker upgrades to a mid-range WR4 in Matthew Freedman's Week 1 rankings, moving from WR51 to WR46 in half-PPR.

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