Latavius Murray (RB, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS:  In case you didn't know this, the Oakland Raiders rushing attack is horrible.  In fact its so horrible that if they continue this trend to the end of the season they would be the worst rushing team in NFL history (62 yards/game).  This season the Raiders have used the RB tandem of Darren McFadden & Maurice Jones-Drew and they haven't got the job done.  With nothing left to play for this season the Raiders started thinking about the future and gave Latavius Murray some opportunities versus a very stout Chiefs defense that is great vs. the run.  

That decision paid off for the Raiders as Murray totaled 112 yards & 2 TDs on 4 carries in 2 quarters (missed second half due to concussion) against the Chiefs who allowed 0 rushing TD' prior to this game.  With this performance Murray will clearly become the RB1 for the Raiders and could become their RB of the future.  If you are looking for a RB he would be my number one option on the waiver wire.