Why Tucker, Meyers Could Be Raiders X-Factors Monday Night

The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Atlanta Falcons in a matchup between two struggling teams. The Raiders have lost nine straight and the Falcons have lost four straight, making Monday night a game that could go either way.

Historically, the Falcons have struggled with speedy receivers who are healthy route runners. Last week, the Falcons gave up over 130 yards to two receivers, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

While Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker still has a ways to go to be in the same conversations as those wide receivers, he runs sharp routes and has shown he has the skills. Raiders offensive coordinator there will be something in place for Tucker veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers on Monday night.

“I think Tre (Tucker), again, a young guy who has done well,” Turner said. “He obviously had that big game against Kansas City. I think he’s going to continue to get better. And we know we got our other guys, but I think just watching Tre work and hopefully continue with growing and I think he will have some good opportunities in this game against Atlanta.”

“So Jakobi (Meyers), I didn’t know Jakobi at all until last year,” Turner said. “I tell people this all the time — he’s one of my favorite players I’ve ever been around. His professionalism and his work and then his toughness level is really unmatched at any position, but especially receiver. And he doesn’t really say that much , but guys know he’s serious. He’s one of those guys that when he talks, everybody listens.