Las Vegas Raiders
AFC West
Mon, Oct 2nd 1:45pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said Jimmy Garoppolo is still in concussion protocol. (Source: Andrew Siciliano on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McDaniels added that Garoppolo remains the Raiders starter when he is healthy. Las Vegas play next Monday so Garoppolo will have an extra day to clear the protocols. If he remains sidelined, it will likely be Aidan O'Connell undercenter again for the Raiders.
Category: Injury Updates
The Raiders' D/ST logged two sacks and a pick while allowing 24 points in Las Vegas' Week 4 loss to the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: There wasn't much hope for the Raiders' defense heading into this game, and they ended up having a sub-par outing. They failed to make many big plays and were just overall outclassed by Los Angeles' offense. This unit isn't very talented and isn't worth streaming at all this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Daniel Carlson made 2-of-2 extra point attempts and converted on his lone field goal attempt in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: Carlson was solid on Sunday, not kicking a lot but making everything he was asked to. The Raiders couldn't get in scoring range all that often with rookie QB Aidan O'Connell at the helm this week, but the kicker still ended with a solid outing. He's one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL and should continue to be a solid fantasy option at the position moving forward.
Category: Game Recaps
Zamir White carried the ball three times for 15 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: White didn't get much work on Sunday. He logged just three carries on the course of the day and got 15 yards out of them. Josh Jacobs is the clear top guy for this offense and blocks any semblance of fantasy value for White for the rest of the season.
Category: Game Recaps
Hunter Renfrow caught 2-of-4 targets for 12 yards in Las Vegas' 24-17 loss to the Chargers in Week 4.
Fantasy Impact: Rookie QB Aidan O'Connell didn't get Renfrow very involved on Sunday, targeting him only four times leading to two catches on the day. He has a chance to bounce back when Jimmy Garoppolo presumably comes back next week, but even with him, the wideout hasn't been great this year and isn't good enough to be more than a streamer option week-to-week.
Category: Game Recaps
Jakobi Meyers caught 2-of-4 targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: Meyers didn't end up with a good stat line on Sunday, but that was pretty expected with rookie Aidan O'Connell starting at quarterback. The veteran wideout should be able to bounce back next week when the offense returns to normal and is still a solid flex option in PPR leagues moving forward.
Category: Game Recaps
Davante Adams caught 8-of-13 targets for 75 yards during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: Adams ended up with a solid outing on Sunday, catching eight passes for 75 yards in a close loss to the Chargers. He did this despite leaving for a good chunk of the game while tending to a shoulder injury and playing through it for the rest of the game. He's one of the best receivers in football when fully healthy and should benefit from Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) presumably coming back next week.
Category: Injury Updates
Aidan O'Connell completed 24-of-39 passes for 238 yards and an interception and added three yards and a touchdown on the ground in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: O'Connell was thrust into the starting lineup on Sunday morning when Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) was ruled out. He started out really rough, but he settled in during the second half and almost mounted a comeback against the Chargers. He made his fair share of rookie mistakes but proved that he's serviceable enough to sustain fantasy options if Jimmy G gets hurt again in the future.
Category: Game Recaps
Josh Jacobs rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries and caught 8-of-11 targets for 81 yards in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: Jacobs had a great game on Sunday, finding the end zone and logging eight receptions in a close loss to the Chargers. It's a little bit concerning that he's still inefficient, but the pure volume he gets makes that not matter so much. He has another solid matchup against the Packers next week and is a must-start fantasy option moving forward.
Category: Game Recaps
Raiders DB Nate Hobbs is officially inactive for a Week 4 matchup with the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: Hobbs is dealing with an ankle injury and has been ruled out, which is not a surprise considering he was limited in practice Friday. The Raiders will likely have Jakorian Bennett start as the fill in for Hobbs against the Chargers.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
Raiders WR Kristian Wilkerson is officially inactive for a Week 4 matchup with the Chargers.
Fantasy Impact: The 26-year-old will remain a healthy inactive and has yet to see playing time during the regular season. Fantasy managers can leave Wilkerson on the waiver wire.
Category: Transactions
Chandler Jones has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones has been on the NFI list for a while and hasn't seen the field yet this year. He's currently dealing with some personal issues that led the team to put him on the list, but now his release is coming just a day after he was arrested in Las Vegas. It doesn't seem like we will see him on the field anytime soon, and this further clears the way for rookie Tyree Wilson to get a lot of reps in his first season.
Category: Transactions
Despite the Las Vegas Raiders' disappointing 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2, tight end Austin Hooper managed to make a small contribution with 2 receptions for 20 yards.
Fantasy Impact: Hooper, who is currently ranked TE36 for the week and TE34 for the season, was targeted twice by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, resulting in a 5-yard gain in the third quarter and a 15-yard gain later in the same quarter. However, the 28-year-old tight end has yet to find the end zone this season, with a total of 40 receiving yards on 3 receptions from 3 targets. Looking ahead, Hooper and the Raiders will face a tough Pittsburgh Steelers defense in Week 3. Fantasy managers will be hoping for a more impactful performance from Hooper in the coming weeks.
Category: Game Recaps
In a game where the Las Vegas Raiders were thoroughly outclassed by the Buffalo Bills, 22-year-old tight end Michael Mayer was barely a blip on the radar.
Fantasy Impact: The young TE was targeted just once, hauling in a short pass for a meager 2-yard gain. With the Raiders' offense struggling to find any rhythm, Mayer's minimal contribution did little to help their cause. His season stats mirror his performance in this game, with just one reception for two yards and no touchdowns to his name. Currently ranked as TE46 for the week and TE50 for the season, Mayer's fantasy value is as barren as the Nevada desert. Looking ahead to Week 3, the Raiders will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Mayer will need to step up his game if he hopes to climb the fantasy rankings.
Category: Game Recaps
Mon, Sep 18th 7:37am EDT
By Jesse Garcia
Despite a promising 34-yard rush in the first quarter, Tre Tucker's fantasy value remains low.
Fantasy Impact: The 22-year-old wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders was targeted only once in the Week 2 clash against the Buffalo Bills, failing to convert it into a reception. The Raiders' 38-10 loss to the Bills further underscored Tucker's lack of impact on the game. His season stats remain barren with zero receptions, zero receiving yards, and zero touchdowns from a single target. Currently ranked WR77 for the week and WR91 for the season, Tucker's fantasy prospects look as dry as the Nevada desert. His only notable contribution came in the form of a tackle following a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter. With the Pittsburgh Steelers up next, Tucker will need to step up his game if he wants to climb the fantasy rankings.
Category: Game Recaps
DeAndre Carter (knee) is considered questionable for the Raiders' Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos. (Source: Levi Damien on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Carter has been limited at practice all week because of a knee injury, and now his status for Sunday's game will be up in the air for the same reason. The team will make a decision about his availability closer to game time, and Marquez Callaway may get more work off the bench if Carter doesn't play in Week 1.
Category: Injury Updates
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, WR Antoine Wesley is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders to their practice squad. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wesley did not play last season, spending the year on the Cardinals' injured reserve. The year before that, though, he played in 15 games, starting four. He caught three touchdowns and totaled 208 yards. He is still only 25 years old.
Category: Transactions
Keelan Cole Sr. has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cole was a rotational piece of Las Vegas' wide receiver room last year, starting three games and being active for 14 of them. The team is now releasing him, but there's a solid shot that he ends up back on the team's practice squad.
Category: Transactions
Phillip Dorsett II has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Raiders brought in Dorsett to be a body at camp, but there never really seemed to be the expectation that he'll make the team. He's going to be a free agent and will be eligible to sign anywhere ahead of the season kickoff in nine days.
Category: Transactions
Damien Williams has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Williams signed with the Raiders just a couple of weeks ago, but the team is now cutting him and he'll once again be a free agent. The team initially brought him in as an insurance option in case Josh Jacobs didn't play, but he's good to go now, so the team isn't concerned with their depth at this point.
Category: Transactions