Tre Tucker is the No. 1 wide receiver in Sin City.
The Raiders traded veteran pass-catcher Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars in exchange for a fourth- and a sixth-round pick, opening up a ton of targets for Tucker in Las Vegas’ depleted wide receiver room.
Despite missing a game, Meyers led the Raiders in both receptions (33) and targets (49).
Aside from star tight end Brock Bowers, Smith doesn’t have any other promising options to throw to.
Even with Meyers on the team, Tucker has been quietly solid this season, averaging four catches and 53.4 yards through the air per game.
The Raiders will take on a tough defense in the Broncos on “Thursday Night Football” in Denver, but they’re missing a key piece that won’t be on the field to keep Tucker in check.
Star cornerback Patrick Surtain II is currently sidelined with a pectoral injury that he sustained in Week 8 and is not expected to take the field on Thursday.
Their vaunted pass defense has been a little shaky of late, partially due to Surtain’s absence, allowing 230 passing yards a game over their last three contests.
The last time the Raiders took on the Broncos in November of last season, Tucker played well, tying his season-high with seven catches for 72 yards.
The Geno Smith-led Las Vegas offense looked a bit improved post-bye as well.
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After getting shut out by the Chiefs two weeks ago, Smith threw for four touchdowns and 284 yards, completing a 2025-best 74.4 percent of his passes while helping the Raiders score a season-high 29 points during a close overtime loss to the Jaguars.
Look for Tucker to have a solid game as more opportunities open up in the Raiders’ pass game.
The play: Tre Tucker to have more than 4.5 catches (+160, Fanatics Sportsbook) and more than 40.5 receiving yards (-110, Fanatics Sportsbook)
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