7 months agoDavante Adams leads all wide receivers in targets (355/10.4 per game) since becoming a Raider in 2022. That includes his numbers during 2023 when Adams captured a league-high 33% target share, was second in targets per route run (31.5%), and red zone targets (30), and rose to third in air yards share (44.4%). Adams' ability to capitalize on his extensive targeting was impacted by substandard play from Las Vegas quarterbacks. Adams was 14th in points per game (15.6), the first time that he has finished outside the top six since 2017. His 6.5 yards per target and 11.1 yards per reception were both his lowest since 2015, while his averages in yards per route run (2.06), and yards per game (67.3), failed to match his averages during 2022 (2.74/89.2), It is unclear whether  Gardner Minshew or Aidan O'Connell will emerge under center in Week 1. However, Adams will sustain his role as the Raiders' primary receiving weapon in an offense that has been restructured under offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. That should propel Adams to a percentage of first read and designated targets that approaches the league-high 40.6% that he attained during 2023 according to Fantasy Points Data. The combination of frequent targeting and Adams' continued ability to secure separation should propel him to WR2 production. That provides your incentive for targeting the six-time Pro Bowler in Round 2 of best-ball drafts. The 31-year-old Adams can also be selected in Round 4 of dynasty startup drafts.--Phil Clark - RotoBaller