JalenNailor

News: 4 days agoNailor brought in two of four targets for 13 yards in the Raiders' 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday.

Spin: Nailor led the Raiders in targets and finished tied for second in receptions. The fifth-year pro made his first catch on a pass from Kirk Cousins for a seven-yard gain during the opening possession, and he recorded his second and final one with Fernando Mendoza under center to open Las Vegas' third drive. Nailor was then also the intended target deep down the middle on the next play, a pass that resulted in an interception. Nailor is projected to open the regular season as the No. 2 receiver and posted a 3-35-0 line on seven targets in two preseason games.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Nailor signed with the Raiders and will battle the likes of Tre Tucker and second-year receivers Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton Jr. for a starting gig in Las Vegas' new-look offense. Nailor was a rarely used commodity during his first four NFL seasons, all with the Vikings. The 2022 sixth-round pick totaled a 69-1,066-11 receiving line and never reached 30 catches or 450 yards in a single season. In fact, he's yet to clear six targets in a game. The 27-year-old very well could lock down a starting job in Las Vegas, but he's a long shot to make the big leap to consistent fantasy output in his fifth professional season. He's no more than a late-round wild card in deep leagues.