Las Vegas Raiders

Start the Raiders defense when they play teams that run a lot or turn the ball over, since they can grab sacks and takeaways in those matchups. Sit them when the game looks like a high-scoring battle (like Chargers on Monday night), because those games usually mean fewer big defensive plays.

The Chargers’ offense looked strong in Week 1, so I wouldn’t start the Raiders defense this week — they’re likely to give up points and won’t create many turnovers. Try picking a defense facing a weaker offense or a quarterback who gives the ball away instead.

Start the Raiders’ defense — they’ll face rookie Drake Maye (who can make risky throws) and Maxx Crosby plus Malcolm Koonce should bring heavy pressure. New England might be missing cornerback Christian Gonzalez and the weather looks fine now, so play them unless a late injury report or heavy rain pops up.

Draft them? Yes — only in the late rounds as a bench pick you’ll play some weeks. They can have good weeks, but team changes make them too shaky to start every week.