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Las Vegas Raiders Defense vs Wide Receivers

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Raiders allow to wide receivers. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

8.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
128
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Raiders

Players who have historically scored most against the Las Vegas Raiders defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Jaylen Waddle
DEN
18.6
avg pts vs Raiders (4 games)
#2 Target
Brian Thomas
JAX
18.4
avg pts vs Raiders (2 games)
#3 Target
Quentin Johnston
LAC
16.4
avg pts vs Raiders (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Las Vegas Raiders (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jalen Royals
KC
2.4
S2025 Wk18 JuJu Smith-Schuster
UNK
3.3
S2025 Wk17 Isaiah Hodgins
NYG
1.8
S2025 Wk17 Darnell Mooney
NYG
5.5
S2025 Wk17 Gunner Olszewski
NYG
2.9
S2025 Wk17 Darius Slayton
NYG
5.6
S2025 Wk16 Nico Collins
HOU
9.9
S2025 Wk16 Xavier Hutchinson
HOU
1.4
S2025 Wk16 Jayden Higgins
HOU
2.7
S2025 Wk15 DeVonta Smith
PHI
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Las Vegas Raiders defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Las Vegas Raiders allow an average of 8.8 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (128 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Las Vegas Raiders?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Las Vegas Raiders: Jaylen Waddle (18.6 avg pts in 4 games), Brian Thomas (18.4 avg pts in 2 games), Quentin Johnston (16.4 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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