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Falcons at Raiders: 5 best fantasy options

By Brad Weiss

Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) rushes against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) rushes against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Julio Jones

If you own Julio Jones, you play Julio Jones. End of statement.

Last season, Jones was the best wide receiver in all of football, leading the league in multiple receiving categories. He led the league with 136 catches, 1,871 yards, and a 116.9 yards per game average, as he was one of the lone bright spots on the Falcons roster. He played well in Week 1 against the Buccaneers, and will have a much better matchup against Oakland on Sunday.

In Week 1, Jones caught four balls for 66 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Matt Ryan targeted him eight times, but that number should be higher against Oakland. The Saints made easy work of the Oakland Raiders secondary this past week, and Atlanta have a few horses that should be able to do the same in Week 2.

The Raiders made some moves to shore up their secondary this offseason, picking up Sean Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith played so bad against New Orleans that he was pulled, so he should be fired up this week. He will likely draw the Jones assignment, so he could be in for another long day.

Ryan is going to throw the ball a ton in this one, and Jones will be his first option. Newly acquired Mohamed Sanu played well alongside Jones in Week 1, and his production should take at least a little pressure off Jones. If the score is as high as expected, Jones just may carry your fantasy team.

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