Dont'e Thornton Jr. drew attention with a short-target effort that was picked off by Mekhi Blackmon, underscoring the Raiders' air game struggles and the offense's reliance on big plays.

Dont'e Thornton Jr. is targeted by Raiders plays but has yet to make a dent in the box score, with the drive stalled as Las Vegas searches for big-play moments against Indy.

Dont'e Thornton provides big-play potential with 18.8 yards per catch and a growing role in a multi-weapon Raiders offense. He’s a boom-or-bust flex option with weekly upside on long gains.

Thornton’s stock has nosedived, with Week 3 seeing reduced receptions and a crowded 11 personnel setup behind Meyers. He’s not soaking many slot targets, and limited route participation leaves him exposed in most formats.

Thornton Jr. flashed big-play potential with limited Week 1 targets and rising Week 2 usage; speed keeps him in play as a stash in best-ball formats. Week 3 could provide a clearer glimpse at his ceiling in an upstart Raiders passing game.