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Criner

Criner was shining at spring practices, and was even called “far and away” the best receiver at OTAs. It didn’t translate when the pads came on. Criner has good size at 6'3/220. But he’s never been able to stay healthy. He ended up catching 2-of-4 targets for 22 yards this preseason. Edwards is a journeyman.

Criner was moving “slightly better” on Tuesday, but he now joins Denarius Moore (hamstring) as questionable for the opener. With so many question marks at wide receiver, the Raiders beat writers expect a heavier than normal workload for Darren McFadden versus the Chargers.

Both Denarius Moore (hamstring) and Jacoby Ford (foot) are out. Streater, an undrafted rookie out Temple, has been extremely impressive all offseason long while outplaying fifth-rounder Juron Criner. He has 13 catches for 109 yards through two preseason games. The longer the injuries to Moore and Ford linger, the more appeal Streater has as a re-draft flier.

Criner blew up a bit in the third preseason game against Detroit, making highlight-reel catches facing backup defenders. He’s got depth-chart climbing to do, but has shown enough promise to be on the radar in Dynasty leagues.

Active for just the second time this season, Criner drew three targets. Although it’s nice that he’s finally off the schneid, Criner isn’t close to fantasy relevance in the Raiders’ dysfunctional passing attack.

Criner was injured in Monday’s practice and is officially questionable for Monday night. The question marks are numerous in the Oakland receiving corps for Week 1. Carlisle is listed as questionable, but it’s a good sign that he’s practicing.

Criner did see nine targets on the day, but they weren’t turned into much production. The rookie is nothing more than the fourth or fifth option in the Oakland passing attack. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Criner was targeted six times on the afternoon, which was good enough for third-most on the team. He entered the game with just four catches on the season, so he’s not likely to be a fantasy option moving forward.

Criner has dealt with injures all season and wasn’t close to returning from a shoulder issue suffered in Week 9. The former fifth-round pick will compete for a roster spot in 2014.

Criner finally got healthy and on the active list for Week 9, contributing three catches for 22 yards. Now the oft-injured possession receiver is back on the shelf.