December 26, 2025

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker is shaping up to be the Raiders' primary downfield receiving option in Week 17. The 24-year-old wide-out managed to overcome a terrible road matchup in Week 16 against the Houston Texans to haul in four of his five targets for 43 yards. The Raiders placed their primary pass-catching target, tight end Brock Bowers (knee), on season-ending IR after Week 16, and Tucker is likely to see increased usage in Week 17. Since Week 9, Tucker has averaged a 98% snap share and a near-perfect route participation rate, but has only 21 receptions for 228 yards and one touchdown off 41 targets over that span. The third-year wide receiver's last touchdown was in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys, which was his first touchdown since his hat-trick performance in Week 3 against the Washington Commanders. Tucker has demonstrated a proclivity to perform at WR2 or higher levels against subpar pass defenses, which bodes well for his week 17 matchup against the New York Giants. The Giants' pass defense is a top-five matchup for wide receivers and, for the season, has given up an average of 30+ fantasy points to the position each game. Due to injuries and a very favorable matchup, Tucker should warrant start consideration in deep, three-wide receiver leagues as a low-end WR3/Flex option.--Matt McCauley
Source: ESPN