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Darren Waller Has Another Strong Game Versus Chiefs
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller had another excellent showing in Week 2 versus the Chiefs. He caught 6-of-7 targets for 63 yards once again showing terrific athletic ability for his position. The former college receiver has yet to find the end zone through two games, but it’s only a matter of time before he... Read More
Josh Jacobs Impresses In Week 2
Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had another terrific outing in the team’s 28-10 loss to Kansas City Sunday. He gained 99 yards on only 12 carries aided by an outstanding 51-yard run. Game script hurt the rookie's ability to get more touches, but he certainly fared well with the opportunities he did get with... Read More
Tyrell Williams Catches TD In Loss
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams caught five of seven targets and a touchdown in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs. The veteran picked up 46 yards in the contest, once again proving to be the clear-cut WR1 in the offense. Williams got one other red-zone look that got intercepted, as the offense as a whole... Read More
Jalen Richard Could See Increased Workload
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard didn’t see the field much in Week 1, but should find more opportunities in Sunday’s contest versus the Chiefs. With the Raiders likely playing from behind, the offense will be in pass-mode for most of the game. Richard finished the 2018 campaign tied for the team lead with 68... Read More
Darren Waller A TE1 In Juicy Matchup
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller impressed in the team's regular season debut on Monday and is in a terrific spot to keep it going in Week 2. He lived up to his preseason hype by hauling in seven receptions on a team-high eight targets versus the Broncos on Monday, and he'll certainly prove to... Read More
Tyrell Williams Primed For Encore Performance
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams is in a terrific spot to produce once again in his second career game as a member of the Silver and Black. After picking 105 yards and a touchdown on six receptions in Week 1, the matchup is even sweeter when the Chiefs come to town in a potential... Read More
Game Script Could Impact Josh Jacobs This Week
Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had an outstanding NFL debut Monday, and he will look to keep the momentum going in Week 2 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The first-round rookie was used as the bell cow in Week 1, and Head Coach Jon Gruden already emphasized his workload is going to continue on... Read More
Derek Carr A Viable Week 2 Streamer
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has a juicy matchup versus the susceptible Chiefs Defense in Week 2, making him a viable streamer and DFS option this week. Carr is coming off a stellar game where he connected on 22-of-26 passes for 259 yards and a touchdown versus a stout Denver defense. Kansas City gave up... Read More
J.J. Nelson Doesn't Practice Wednesday
Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson did not participate in the team's practice on Wednesday. He's still recovering from a sprained ankle from Week 2 in the preseason that resulted in him seeing only eight snaps in the regular season opener on Monday. Nelson is WR2 on the team's depth chart, but he won't be... Read More
Jonathan Abram's Pending Surgery Downgrades Raiders Defense
The Oakland Raiders Defense will take a significant blow when rookie safety Jonathan Abram goes under the knife to repair his shoulder. The first-round pick out of Mississippi State tore his rotator cuff and labrum in the first quarter versus the Broncos Monday night, but managed to play through the game. Surgery will knock Abrams... Read More
Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 24
As we enter the final weeks of the regular season we start to see more prospects getting the big league phone call as rosters expand. The September call-up season can muddy up the waters even more for fantasy baseball's already most volatile position, which further adds to the frustration of managers. With that being said,... Read More
Daniel Carlson Nails All Four Kicks In Win
Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson got off on the right foot in Monday's matchup versus the Broncos. He hit all three of his extra-point attempts as well as a 29-yard field goal to help his team cruise to a 24-16 victory in Week 1. Carlson finished the last ten games with the Silver and Black... Read More
Hunter Renfrow A Non-Factor In Debut
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow didn't see much action in the team's 24-16 defeat over the Denver Broncos Monday. He caught 2-of-3 targets for 13 yards in his sporadic time on the field, but he did look sharp when he did catch the ball. Until Renfrow earns more playing time, he's solely a dynasty... Read More
Darren Waller Sees Team-High Eight Targets Monday
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller lived up to his preseason hype in Monday night's win over the Broncos. He hauled in seven of his team-high eight targets, picking up 70 yards as a reliable pass-catcher for quarterback Derek Carr. He was a mismatch against defenders all evening and showed off his dependable hands with... Read More
Derek Carr Efficient In Week 1 Victory
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr got his team off to a terrific start to the 2019 season, defeating the Broncos 24-16 in their Monday night showdown. The 28-year-old journeyman looked more comfortable in his second season under Head Coach Jon Gruden completing 22-of-26 passes for 259 yards and a touchdown. Carr found most of his... Read More
Tyrell Williams Has Big Night In Raiders Debut
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams shined as the team's WR1 in Monday night's victory over the Denver Broncos. His eight-yard touchdown opened the scoring on the team's first drive of the game as he finished the night securing 6-of-7 targets for 105 yards in his first game wearing the Silver and Black. Williams made... Read More
Josh Jacobs Notches Two Touchdowns In NFL Debut
Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had an impressive NFL debut Monday versus a tough Broncos Defense, finishing the night with 85 rushing yards on 23 carries. He recorded his first career touchdown on a two-yard run late in the second quarter and followed that up with a powerful four-yard TD in the fourth. The... Read More
Keelan Doss Inactive Monday Night
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss is unsurprisingly inactive for Monday night's game versus the Broncos. Recently reacquired from the Jaguars practice squad yesterday, there was never a chance for the undrafted rookie to play in this game with no practice reps all week. There's a possibility Doss suits up in the team's Week 2... Read More
Keelan Doss Heading Back To Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have brought back wide receiver Keelan Doss after upping their contract offer in the wake of the Antonio Brown release. Doss signed on with the Jaguars for a league-minimum $495,000 salary earlier this week, but the Raiders showed desperation by tacking on an additional $300,000 signing bonus to the deal. The hometown... Read More
J.J. Nelson Steps Into WR2 Role
Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson will now step into a starting role with the recent loss of Antonio Brown. He's been limited in all of the team's practices this week as he recovers from a preseason Week 2 ankle injury, but the team hasn't shown any concern for his availability Monday night. Nelson has... Read More
Hunter Renfrow Destined For Higher Target Share
With Antonio Brown's high volume of targets now up for grabs, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow should see an uptick in opportunities in lieu of this recent vacancy. The fifth-round rookie has perhaps the most reliable hands on the squad as well as quick agility to get open on shallower routes, making him a... Read More
Darren Waller Looks To Profit With One Less Mouth To Feed
In the wake of the Antonio Brown release, the Oakland Raiders will look to feed the ball more often to their new starting tight end, Darren Waller. His large 6-foot-6 stature, combined with his tremendous athletic ability, pegged him as a sleeper prior to this development, but now he may become a more featured option,... Read More
Tyrell Williams Now Raiders De Facto WR1
With the loss of Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders offense, wide receiver Tyrell Williams will now step into the vacant WR1 role. He profiles better as a complementary player, but he is now the team's top option at wideout with J.J. Nelson moving up the depth chart to the WR2 role. Williams' value takes... Read More
Antonio Brown Fined By Raiders, Unlikely To Play Week 1
The Oakland Raiders have fined wide receiver Antonio Brown $215,073.53 for punting a ball during a heated exchange with general manager Mike Mayock, voiding his $29.125 million guaranteed money for this season. Brown emailed ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, saying there's “no way I play after they took that and made my contract week to week.”... Read More
Josh Jacobs A Low-End RB2 In NFL Debut
Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will make his NFL debut on the national stage in Monday night's contest versus the Broncos. He faces a difficult challenge against a tough Denver defense who gave up just 10 rushing touchdowns to RBs a season ago. It remains to be seen how much the Raiders will utilize... Read More
Tyrell Williams Faces Tough Week 1 Matchup
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams should find plenty of success in his first year with the Silver and Black, but the results may not come in Week 1. With Antonio Brown expected to suit up for Monday night's contest versus the stout Broncos Defense, Williams' target share takes a significant blow in an already... Read More
Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 23
As we enter the final month of the regular season we start to see more prospects getting the big league phone call as rosters expand. The September call-up season can muddy up the waters even more for fantasy baseball's already most volatile position, which further adds to the frustration of managers. With that being said,... Read More
Hunter Renfrow Confident Heading Into Rookie Season
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is ready to carry over his success from college to the NFL as he enters his first year in the league. He's coming off National Championships in two of his last three years at Clemson, including a game-winning TD catch in 2017. The fifth-round rookie has proven himself on... Read More
Time For Darren Waller To Prove It In Week 1
With plenty of preseason hype surrounding Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller, it's time for him to show his skills when the team opens up the regular season on Monday Night Football. We saw flashes of his catching ability in a couple of exhibition contests in August, but it'll be interesting to see how well... Read More
Derek Carr Equipped For Clean Slate
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will look to start his second season under head coach Jon Gruden off on the right note as the team squares off against the Broncos on Monday. The 28-year-old is coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons with a career-low 19 touchdowns in 2018. With the new array of talent surrounding him... Read More
