Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders
AFC West | 4-13-0
Avg PTS
18.18
Rank: 29th
Avg Yds
322
Rank: 26th
Avg PYds
242.18
Rank: 9th
Avg RYds
79.82
Rank: 31st
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Posted 6/16/2025 11:38 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker was a standout performer during the mandatory minicamp last week, in the opinion of Levi Damien.
Huddle Up: Tucker is coming off a solid 2024 season and is in line for a starting job this upcoming season. He will be working with a better quarterback in 2025 and could be a late round pick in some fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/13/2025 6:18 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer enjoyed a "great offseason," according to head coach Pete Carroll. "We started out going heart to heart with him to understand what we're all about. And he embraced it and took it as well as anybody could take the challenge of bringing it day in and day out. He had a great camp," Carroll told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Huddle Up: Beat writer Vincent Bonsignore suggested that Mayer's involvement in camp "felt much more intentional than just trying to build (his) confidence." The way the Raiders have utilized Mayer over his first two seasons has been perplexing, but it seems like Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly are fixing that. While Brock Bowers will undoubtedly remain the focal point of the passing attack, it would not be overly surprising if Mayer has a career year and pushes for 40 catches.
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Posted 6/13/2025 2:18 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty won't be the only running back the team relies on, according to head coach Pete Carroll. "I love having multiple guys play," Carroll said. "I'm not relying on one guy, you know." Asked how the carries would be divvied up, Carroll said the RBs would make the decision with their play.
Huddle Up: Jeanty will be the RB1, and he'll see the bulk of the work. He has Raheem Mostert, Sincere McCormick and Zamir White behind him. Mostert should see 30-40 percent of the carries and a good share of the passing game. Jeanty will be an RB1 in fantasy, and Mostert is a must-handcuff RB3 to him. McCormick and White are RB5 candidates because Mostert has dealt with a slew of injuries.
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Posted 6/11/2025 10:34 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. received snaps with the first-team offense during practice Tuesday, June 10.
Huddle Up: Thornton has been a standout performer during offseason workouts, and the Raiders do not have a clear No. 2 wide receiver behind Jakobi Meyers. Fantasy players should keep an eye on him during training camp and the preseason because he could be a late round pick in fantasy leagues that can help later in the season.
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Posted 6/05/2025 7:55 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton is a player who has "some real receiver capabilities to him" and "not just a guy that can run fast," according to fellow receiver Jakobi Meyers. "Dont'e is unique in terms of he's just a hair under 6-foot-5 and he ran 4.3. There's not a lot of humans on this planet that do that. And I think if you had to draw up an outside receiver, you would pick that type of body type, someone that's got length, someone that's got a huge catch radius, but also has speed. Sometimes you can get a big guy like that, but he can't really run, so they can stay with him. So, you add that speed element to him, his ability to sink his hips, his ability to get in and out of cuts," offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said.
Huddle Up: It sounds as if Tre Tucker will not be the team's primary deep threat much longer. Thornton is unquestionably a specimen who should complement Brock Bowers, Meyers and second-round draft choice Jack Bech very well. Thornton may not be able to command enough targets each week to be a consistent force in fantasy as a rookie, but there should be little doubt he will offer spike-week potential if he can beat out Tucker in camp.
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Posted 5/31/2025 9:46 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers said wants to continue to play with the Raiders but did not say if he was talking with the team about a contract extension.
Huddle Up: Meyers was an important part of the passing game this past season and has a chance for better numbers in 2025 because the team added Geno Smith. He can be at least a No. 3 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 5/08/2025 10:34 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft choice RB Ashton Jeanty signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8, worth $35,895,812. The deal includes a $22,746,044 signing bonus as well as a fifth-year option.
Huddle Up: Jeanty should be an immediate starter for the Raiders and likely will see plenty of touches each game. He can be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues during his rookie season.
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Posted 5/05/2025 7:58 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders sixth-round draft choice QB/WR Tommy Mellott is a "unique guy" who the team views as an "athlete/receiver," according to college scouting director Brandon Yeargan. 'We view him as a receiver that's going to have a lot of value in the kicking game, potentially as a returner, as a cover player, maybe play some quarterback, too. We're looking (at him) really as an athlete/receiver, but he's a unique guy," Yeargan said.
Huddle Up: One general manager of another NFL team reportedly told Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Mellott is Julian Edelman. That is exceedingly high praise for a player who played mostly quarterback at FCS Montana State. With that said, Mellott is an incredible athlete who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds, posted a 41-inch vertical jump and recorded a 10 feet, 4-inch broad jump. Mellott is probably too new to the receiver position to make an impact in redraft, but he should definitely be a target in dynasty leagues with rookies draft that last four or five rounds.
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Posted 4/26/2025 12:59 am GMT
Texas Christian WR Jack Bech was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 58th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Raiders do not have many proven options behind Jakobi Meyers, so Bech has a chance to make an impact early in his career. He will not be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues but could be rostered in deeper leagues.
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Posted 4/25/2025 12:51 am GMT
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the sixth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Jeanty should start immediately for the Raiders and likely will see a good amount of touches each game. He can be considered a No. 2 or No. 3 running back in all fantasy leagues.
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Posted 4/18/2025 3:31 pm GMT
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is unlikely to make it past the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6 in the 2025 NFL Draft as plenty around the league believe they've fallen in love with him.
Huddle Up: Jeanty could be a low-end RB1 at minimum depending on where he lands in the draft.
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Posted 4/13/2025 7:40 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers is open to signing a contract extension with the Raiders because he wants to stay with the team long term, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Meyers finished this past season with 1,027 yards and was second on the team with 129 targets. He should continue to see a good amount of targets in 2025 and will be working with a better quarterback. He can be at least a No. 3 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 4/03/2025 7:03 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with $75 million - including $66.5 million guaranteed - that will keep him contractually tied to the team through the end of the 2027 season. The deal could be worth as much as $88.5 million through incentives.
Huddle Up: It is a significant raise for Smith, who is about to enter the final season of the three-year, $75 million contract he signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2023. It is also a very palatable deal for the Raiders in that Smith won't be added to the group of 11 quarterbacks who average over $50 million per season. Assuming Las Vegas can give him another quality receiver in the draft to pair with Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers, Smith should be a more than serviceable fantasy QB2 in 2025.
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Posted 3/31/2025 2:35 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith is working on a contract extension with the team, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Huddle Up: Smith was the QB12 in fantasy last season, but he's entering a mix of receivers a lot less stable than it was in Seattle. He'll be a QB2 in fantasy.
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Posted 3/31/2025 1:55 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Raheem Mostert said he is capable of producing more than he did last season. "Just getting back into that form," Mostert said. "I'm already feeling good coming into this offseason."
Huddle Up: Mostert finished with 278 yards on 85 carries last year, but he had 18 touchdowns and over 1,000 yards in 2023. He could end up leading a backfield committee in Vegas, but it is hard to see him being more than an occasional flex play.
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Posted 3/23/2025 10:32 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Raheem Mostert may be a candidate to be the starting running back for the Raiders next season, in the opinion of Raiders.com's Levi Edwards.
Huddle Up: The Raiders likely will add more running backs to the roster this offseason, so Mostert will have competition for the job. He has not been a starting running back for several seasons but likely will be part of a committee next season. Fantasy players should monitor the situation because he will have fantasy value if he starts.
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Posted 3/13/2025 5:26 pm GMT
Free-agent RB Raheem Mostert (Dolphins) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $2.1 million with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, March 13.
Huddle Up: There is no question that Mostert, who will turn 33 years old in April, is joining the Raiders to be a veteran presence and serve as backup running back to whomever the team adds in the draft. With that said, Mostert is only one year removed from rushing over 1,000 yards and scoring a franchise-record 21 touchdowns in Miami. Las Vegas still has plenty of work to do to fix its offense, but Mostert's addition is another move to that end. He should be considered a low-upside handcuff for now in early 2025 fantasy drafts.
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Posted 3/10/2025 12:57 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith is likely to receive a new contract after he was acquired by the Raiders.
Huddle Up: Smith has one year left on his deal at a $31 million cap hit. He leaves a Seattle Seahawks team that had a loaded receiving corps for a rather barren one in Vegas. He'll be a QB2 in fantasy with less likelihood of breakout performances he showcased sporadically.
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Posted 3/09/2025 7:26 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers has been receiving trade interest from teams this offseason.
Huddle Up: Meyers is coming off his first 1,000-yard season of his career, so the Raiders probably want to keep him unless they receive a big offer. He will have an upgrade at quarterback if he remains with the Raiders and can be at least a No. 3 receiver in most leagues.
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Posted 3/08/2025 12:03 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith is being traded to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft choice, according to sources.
Huddle Up: The Seahawks will now join the teams looking for a quarterback this offseason, so fantasy players should monitor the situation over the next few weeks. The Seahawks probably will be without Smith, Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf next season, and their starting quarterback in 2025 likely will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.
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Posted 3/01/2025 1:05 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer has been the subject of trade discussions, according to league sources.
Huddle Up: With Brock Bowers instantly becoming a star at the tight end position, Mayer has become more than expendable for the Raiders. Even if Mayer changes teams, it is hard to imagine him having much of a fantasy impact.
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Posted 2/25/2025 8:06 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith and his agent are expected to begin discussions regarding a contract extension this week, according to general manager John Schneider.
Huddle Up: The Seahawks probably would not mind an upgrade to Smith, but they are unlikely to get one with the No. 18 pick in this draft. Smith has been good for Seattle since taking over the starting job in 2022, but it is hard to imagine him leading the team to a Super Bowl given what he has put on tape in three seasons. Smith runs enough to be a solid QB2 in fantasy, but it is hard to trust him as anything more than that regardless of the play-caller.
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Posted 2/24/2025 5:31 pm GMT
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty will only participate in medical evaluations and team interviews at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, according to his agent. He'll wait until Boise State's Pro Day to do on-field drills.
Huddle Up: Jeanty is expected to be a high draft pick and could be a mid-to-low RB1 in fantasy drafts.
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Posted 2/14/2025 7:13 pm GMT
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert was informed that he will be released on Friday, Feb. 14.
Huddle Up: While somewhat expected given his age (32) and the presence of De'Von Achane, the move is still a bit surprising in that Mostert is one season removed from scoring a team-record 21 touchdowns. Mostert is highly unlikely to find a starting job anywhere, but he still brings enough to the table to be a capable backup somewhere in the league. The move could also suggest Miami wanted to clear a path for 2024 draft pick Jaylen Wright to be the unquestioned 1B back to Achane.
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Posted 2/08/2025 12:21 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith will be the starting quarterback for the Seahawks next season, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
Huddle Up: Smith has been the starter for the Seahawks for the last several seasons and is on track to keep that role for at least one more season. He has thrown for at least 4,200 yards in two of the last three seasons but probably will be a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues next season.
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Posted 2/07/2025 12:49 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith could receive a contract extension this offseason so the team can lower his salary cap number for next season. He is currently expected to count $44.5 million against the cap in 2025.
Huddle Up: Smith ranked in the top five this season with 4,320 passing yards and also threw 21 touchdowns during the season. He likely will continue to be the starting quarterback for the next few years but probably is only a No. 2 quarterback in most leagues.
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Posted 1/31/2025 3:15 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith led all qualified quarterbacks with an on-target rate of 81.8% during the 2024 season, according to Pro Football Reference.
Huddle Up: Not only was Smith's on-target mark a career best, but it was also accompanied by a career-low 10.4% bad-throw rate. Smith has no guaranteed money left on the final season of the three-year contract extension he signed back in 2023, but he has probably done enough during his time as the starter in Seattle to play out the deal. He will do so this year under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who got the offense off to a great start in New Orleans this season before injuries ravaged the unit. Unfortunately, Kubiak's arrival is unlikely to provide Smith with enough of a bump to move him up from middling QB2 territory for fantasy purposes.
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Posted 1/07/2025 3:28 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers ranked third in receptions (112) and tied for eighth in receiving yards (1,194) during the 2024 season. He led all tight ends in both categories, also.
Huddle Up: The only thing Bowers didn't pile up was touchdowns, but he still finished with five. Bowers broke multiple rookie records in what was a historic season, and making his showing more impressive was the fact that Bowers had to deal with shoddy quarterback play. The sky is the limit for what Bowers can become, especially if he gets a more competent signal-caller to throw him the football. Bowers will be an elite TE1 in 2025 and could be the first tight end off the board in re-draft leagues.
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Posted 1/06/2025 4:30 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers ended up with four receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Huddle Up: Bowers ended up with an NFL record 112 receptions for a rookie, while piling up 1,194 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He was the top fantasy tight end, and he'll be a bona fide No. 1 option in 2025 and beyond.
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