The Las Vegas Raiders improved to 3-0 with a 35-27 Week 3 win at the New Orleans Saints . Let’s look at their wide-receiver production in the game
Jalen Nailor
The free-agent addition played 40 snaps (57 percent), which was tied for the team high by wide receivers. He had 1 catch for 16 yards on three targets. He has five catches for 62 yards on 11 targets in two games. The Raiders signed him to a three-year, $35 million contract this offseason.
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Tre Tucker
Tucker also played 40 snaps. He had four catches for 43 yards, as he caught all four of his targets. In Week 2, Tucker five catches for 119 yards and a score. He had two catches of 40-plus yards. Of course, star tight end Brock Bowers stole the show in Week 3 with 10 catches for 116 yards and he lined up as a receiver often.
Cody White:
The player, elevated from the practice squad, played 15 offensive snaps. He had 1 catch for four yards and yes, it was another touchdown. He has three catches for three touchdown. Wild.
Dareke Young:
He played 12 offensive snaps for the second straight game. He was not targeted
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Jack Bech
The 2025 second-round pick played 1 snaps in Week 3 before breaking his forearm. He will be out for an extended period. Bech wasn’t target before his injury. He has five catches for 48 yards on six targets this season.
Malik Benson
The rookie sixth-round pick played played four offensive snaps in Week 3 and was targeted once without a catch. He has played 19 offensive snaps in three games. He has one catch on four targets.
Conclusion:
The Raiders’ wide receivers had six catches for 63 yards and a touchdown against the Saints on 11 targets. Yes, Bowers was essentially a receiver, but the others in this group need to produce more.