Sleepers: Oakland Raiders

August 22, 8:39 PMFantasy Football ExaminerDave Del Grande

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The Raiders brought in two big names to aid their ailing offense this season. And that helps make a little-known guy even more valuable.

With Darren McFadden and Javon Walker drawing the attention of the defense -- not to mention the amazing skills of JaMarcus Russell -- it's quite possible tight end Zach Miller will be the key contributor to the Oakland offense this season.

McFadden is likely to share time with Justin Fargas, and Walker has been disappointing basically since the moment the ink dried on his huge contract, so it's not such a longshot that Miller will be a go-to guy. And consider this: When Lane Kiffin helped direct the attack at USC, the tight end traditionally played a key role in the offense.

Lastly, when a young quarterback needs a bail-out target, to whom does he look? The wise ones find their tight ends.

Russell-to-Miller could be a surprisingly popular connection this season.

Mr. Fantasy's sleeper rating (1-to-10, 10 being highest): 5.