Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders enter 2026 as one of the more interesting fantasy teams because they have a clear centerpiece in Ashton Jeanty and an elite pass-catching tight end in Brock Bowers, while the quarterback situation and receiver hierarchy still create some uncertainty. Recent depth charts show Jeanty as the lead back, Bowers as the clear top tight end, and a wide receiver mix led by Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech, and Tre Tucker, with Kirk Cousins currently listed ahead of Fernando Mendoza at quarterback on the team’s chart.

Jeanty is the best fantasy bet on the roster and profiles as a volume-driven RB1 or strong RB2 in season-long leagues, especially if the Raiders keep leaning on him near the goal line and in the passing game. Bowers remains the safest and highest-ceiling fantasy weapon in this offense because he can win on targets even if the quarterback play is uneven, and he should be drafted as one of the first tight ends off the board.

The passing game looks more fragile than the running game, but there is still upside if the quarterback play stabilizes. Raiders transaction and depth-chart updates also matter here: the team recently signed Noah Brown and added Folorunso Fatukasi, while releasing Benito Jones, and Brennan Jackson was placed on injured reserve, which slightly reshapes the supporting cast and defensive depth but does not change the core fantasy outlook much. For receivers, Tre Tucker is the best late-round dart because he has speed and a path to meaningful snaps, while Jack Bech is the more interesting long-term upside play if his role grows as the season moves on.

Overall, this is a fantasy roster to build around selectively: Jeanty and Bowers are the clear priorities, Tucker is a reasonable bench stash, and the quarterback room is more of a wait-and-see situation than a weekly fantasy target. If you want a Raiders player in 2026, the safest bet is Bowers, the highest-volume bet is Jeanty, and the biggest swing-for-the-fences option is whoever emerges as the top downfield receiver once the offense settles in.