5 Market Shares to Monitor in Week 1 for Fantasy Football

Oakland Raiders' Carry Market Share

Much like snagging a large target market share in a high-paced offense, we should be enamored with running backs rushing behind stout offensive lines. All reports are that the Oakland Raiders possess exactly that, and Latavius Murray could be in line to benefit.

After the Raiders added guard Kelechi Osemele in free agency, Pro Football Focus stated that the team entered 2016 with the best offensive line in football. Most of these pieces were in place last year when Murray struggled at times, but Osemele's arrival is a big one for the team's running game. It also means we shouldn't judge Murray for a perceived disappointment in 2015.

Now, with DeAndre Washington in the fold, it's a bit less certain that Murray will be able to retain the 71.9% carry market share he had last year. That was the highest mark in the league, meaning we should expect some regression to begin with, but adding a fifth-round pick into the equation increases that sentiment.

Murray is similar to Jones in that his price could skyrocket after Week 1. He's in a great matchup against the New Orleans Saints, and there's a bit of uncertainty with his role. However, if he comes out and again sees the majority of the team's snaps and carries, then you can bet that things will get off the heezy in a hurry.

The Raiders' defense improved throughout the season last year, and they spent each of their first three draft picks on that side of the ball. If they can create additional positive game flow for the offense, Murray's huge rushing market share would only carry more value. That's why we need to keep an eye on things here because the upside if Murray can just come close to last year's mark is hard to quantify.