Las Vegas Raiders
AFC West | 8-9-0
Avg PTS
19.53
Rank: 23rd
Avg Yds
306.35
Rank: 28th
Avg PYds
215.65
Rank: 22nd
Avg RYds
90.71
Rank: 29th
Posted 7/24/2024 1:22 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell and QB Gardner Minshew will be competing for the starting quarterback job during training camp, and head coach Antonio Pierce said there is no frontrunner for the job, according to ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez. Pierce said he is not in a hurry to name a starter at this point.
Huddle Up: O'Connell may have a bit of an edge since he had some success with the Raiders last season, but Minshew could win the job. Fantasy players should consider the winner of the job to be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.
Posted 7/16/2024 8:39 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams "is expected to be with the Raiders as there has been absolutely no trade talk - period," according to his agents on Tuesday, July 16.
Huddle Up: Adams' agents called recent trade talk "baseless, unfounded speculation." The 32-year-old's cap number for this season is $25.35 million and increases to $44.1 million over the final two years of the deal, so any interested party will likely need to make a series of moves in order to open up a spot for him. Even in what was a frustrating year for him with poor quarterback play, Adams still managed 103 catches for 1,144 yards and eight touchdowns. Although age is becoming a concern, he is still a solid fantasy WR1.
Posted 7/12/2024 4:32 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison has spent his entire career in offensive schemes that utilize a similar zone-blocking approach to the one used by offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, and he could become the starter if RB Zamir White isn't able to handle a larger workload, in the opinion of The Athletic's Tashan Reed.
Huddle Up: White is still the favorite to be the lead back in 2024, but the sample size is small for White, who backed up Josh Jacobs for most of his first two seasons. Mattison also failed to impress after taking over from Dalvin Cook last year, though the veteran provides some experienced depth and a decent insurance policy for the Raiders. As a late-round stash you could do worse than the former Viking.
Posted 7/11/2024 6:43 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer reportedly is up to 265 pounds - 16 pounds more than he weighed at the 2023 NFL Combine - and the team believes he has made some "significant strides" as a blocker, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic.
Huddle Up: Reed seems to believe that if rookie Brock Bowers does not develop quickly as a blocker, then Mayer could see more snaps this season. With that said, it would be utterly shocking if the Raiders do not utilize 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends and two receivers) at one of the highest levels in the league in 2024 so both players see the field a lot. Bowers should still pace the position group in fantasy production this season, but the gap may not be as wide as most might expect.
Posted 6/13/2024 10:37 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell received a majority of the snaps with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, June 12, according to The Athletic's Tashan Reed.
Huddle Up: O'Connell will continue to compete with Gardner Minshew for the starting quarterback job when training camp starts. Neither quarterback will be a strong fantasy quarterback this season and probably will be a No. 2 QB in most leagues.
Posted 6/13/2024 8:27 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker has impressed the team with his maturity and performance this spring, according to wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett and head coach Antonio Pierce.
"One guy that obviously stood out this offseason; Tre Tucker. Different dude. Looks different, acts different, runs different, catches the ball different. Don't look at the size. Don't mention that. Watch him play. He's the biggest guy out there. Had a hell of an offseason. Came back right after the offseason program and the Super Bowl, got in here and started working. Was here every day. Blazing, we know about the speed, but everything we talked about working on, he took that to another level. You can see the look in his eye of a confident player. Of a guy that wants to constantly get better," Pierce said.
Huddle Up: Tucker will be nothing more than a third receiver in Vegas this season as long as Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers are healthy, but he should make some noise as a vertical threat and should see ample work out of the slot and returning punts as well. Fantasy managers should keep him in mind if Adams or Meyers get hurt this season.
Posted 6/12/2024 5:36 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Gardner Minshew got the majority of first-team reps over QB Aidan O'Connell at mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday, June 11.
Huddle Up: It's never a great idea to make too much out of one offseason practice, but this is noteworthy because the quarterbacks have split reps evenly up to this point. Even if Minshew wins the starting job, a QB21 finish in fantasy points per game in 2023 keeps him off the radar in redraft leagues. The same can be said for O'Connell, although he should still be rostered in dynasty formats.
Posted 6/07/2024 5:28 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Dylan Laube has the "open-field ability (that) could earn him a role as the team's primary kick and punt returner," according to Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun.
Huddle Up: In theory, Laube will need to beat out Ameer Abdullah since teams rarely carry more than three running backs on the active roster and Las Vegas appears set with Zamir White and Alexander Mattison as the top two on the depth chart. Laube amassed over 7,000 all-purpose yards during his college career at FCS New Hampshire and thrived in short-yardage situations. While little will be expected from him early, it is not hard to imagine a scenario in which he ends this season as Zamir White's primary backup.
Posted 5/30/2024 11:05 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers lined up at multiple spots during the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 29.
Huddle Up: Bowers should have an impact right away with the Raiders and likely will be a popular target for whoever wins the starting quarterback job. He could be considered a low-end No. 1 or a high-end No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/29/2024 7:17 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell and QB Gardner Minshew have both received work with the first-team offense during organized team activities.
Huddle Up: O'Connell and Minshew likely will compete for the job during training camp and the preseason, so fantasy players should not expect a starter to be named in the near future. The winner of the competition should be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/22/2024 10:28 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer has dropped 10 pounds this offseason in order to help him improve his speed, according to The Athletic's Tashan Reed.
Huddle Up: Mayer will be sharing playing time with Brock Bowers this upcoming season and probably will see a few targets each game. He probably will be considered a No. 2 tight end in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/20/2024 1:15 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer (toe) said he is completely recovered from the toe injury that sidelined him for the final three games of last season.
Huddle Up: Mayer was having a lackluster rookie campaign even before the injury, and with the addition of Brock Bowers in the draft, it is hard to see Mayer making much of a jump in production in his second season.
Posted 5/11/2024 4:20 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers turned heads during Day 1 of rookie minicamp on Friday, May 10, due to his athleticism and explosiveness.
Huddle Up: Friday's rookie minicamp session was a perfect example of why so many were high on Bowers, who saw snaps all over the formation. Assuming he can get acclimated, that versatility, combined with his playmaking ability, should help him see the field plenty in his first year. There are concerns, though, and namely his competition for targets with Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Michael Mayer, and he may also be limited by Las Vegas' quarterback play. Bowers will be worth a look in re-draft leagues but don't expect elite production in Year 1 and don't target him before the middle to late rounds.
Posted 5/10/2024 10:54 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell will initially work with the first-team offense when offseason workouts begin, according to head coach Antonio Pierce.
Huddle Up: O'Connell will be competing with Gardner Minshuew for the starting job during training camp, but he will open the offseason with the starters since the ended the season as the starter. He likely will be considered a low-end No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he wins the job.
Posted 5/10/2024 2:20 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QBs Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew will compete for the starting quarterback position in training camp, according to general manager Tom Telesco.
Huddle Up: Whichever QB wins the job will be a matchup play as a QB2 in fantasy.
Posted 5/09/2024 12:30 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers will not be pressured to have an immediate impact on offense, according to assistant general manager Champ Kelly. Kelly said the team wants Bowers to learn the offensive system and work well with the other tight ends on the team.
Posted 4/29/2024 11:25 pm GMT
Free-agent WR Michael Gallup (Cowboys) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, April 29, worth as much as $3 million, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Gallup probably will not have a big role in the passing game unless Davante Adams or Jakobi Meyers suffers an injury and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 4/26/2024 1:36 am GMT
Georgia TE Brock Bowers was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Bowers should immediately step in as the starting tight end for the Raiders and likely be a popular target for the quarterback. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 or a high-end No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues.
Posted 4/25/2024 7:33 pm GMT
The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly attempting to move up from the No. 19 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and secure a selection inside the top 10, according to Dianni Russini of The Athletic. While there is no definitive indication as to who the Rams' target might be, Georgia TE Brock Bowers is among the most likely targets.
Huddle Up: As Russini points out, it would be a bold move for a team that hasn't drafted in the first round since 2016. With that said, there are few players more worthy of moving up for than Bowers, who would likely be Los Angeles' answer to George Kittle and Trey McBride in the NFC West. From a fantasy perspective, managers should be overjoyed if the All-American tight end finds his way to California, as few coaches can run an offense like Sean McVay.
Posted 3/24/2024 7:15 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell earned the right to compete in hopes of retaining the starting role, head coach Antonio Pierce said Sunday, March 24.
Huddle Up: O'Connell completed 62.1% of his passes for 2,218 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games (10 starts) during the 2023 season. It's likely some type of competition will be brought in for O'Connell and if he's the starter, he would be a low-end QB2 option.
Posted 3/18/2024 10:09 pm GMT
Free-agent RB Alexander Mattison (Vikings) agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, March 18, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Mattison likely will share playing time with Zamir White this upcoming season and probably will see a good amount of touches each game. He will not be a weekly starting option in most leagues but should have value in fantasy leagues.
Posted 3/15/2024 7:44 pm GMT
Dallas Cowboys WR Michael Gallup was released with a post-June 1 designation on Friday, March 15.
Huddle Up: It is a sad end for a player who broke out in 2019 but has struggled to find the form he had before his ACL tear in 2021. Gallup will almost certainly catch on with another team before long, but he is already 28 years old. He will likely have to settle for a situational role as a third or fourth receiver wherever he lands.
Posted 3/11/2024 8:44 pm GMT
Impending free-agent QB Gardner Minshew (Colts) agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, March 11, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Minshew will compete with Aidan O'Connell for the starting job during training camp, so fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation. Neither Minshew nor O'Connell will be more than a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in 2024.
Posted 3/01/2024 12:33 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison has been informed that he will be released, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Ty Chandler has a chance to be the starter for the Vikings, but the team likely will add either a veteran or rookie to the roster to compete for the starting job. Mattison probably will be used as part of a committee with his next team but would have some fantasy value depending on his role.
Posted 2/27/2024 8:19 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams is highly unlikely to be traded this season based on comments from new general manager Tom Telesco on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Huddle Up: Adams is coming off his fourth consecutive 100-catch season despite playing most of his snaps with Jimmy Garoppolo and Aidan O'Connell. There is a distinct possibility Las Vegas will be able to upgrade that position this offseason, which should only lock Adams in as a top-10 fantasy receiver yet again. Assuming Adams gets the quarterback upgrade, he should be able to improve on last year's 103-1,144-8 line.
Posted 2/16/2024 7:32 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell is likely to face some stiff competition for the starting quarterback job in 2024, as NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reports the team has "been in the market for a quarterback" and could make "a potential move up in the draft" to acquire one.
Huddle Up: O'Connell enjoyed a decent rookie campaign, throwing for 2218-12-7 in 10 starts, but he was never viewed as the long-term answer as a fourth-round pick last spring. This draft's top quarterbacks - as of mid-February - are USC's Caleb Williams, LSU's Jayden Daniels and North Carolina's Drake Maye. The likelihood is that all of them will be off the board inside the top five picks, so the Raiders would likely have to give up more than they are comfortable with to move up from No. 13. An interesting option who could be available if they stay put is Michigan's J.J. McCarthy.
Posted 2/11/2024 10:25 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams will not be made available in a trade this offseason, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Huddle Up: Adams has posted at least 1,000 yards in each of the last four seasons and has expressed his happiness with the team's hiring of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. He will be a focal point in the passing game no matter who the quarterback will be and should be a weekly starting option in all leagues next season.
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