Las Vegas Raiders
AFC West | 2-11-0
Avg PTS
18.15
Rank: 27th
Avg Yds
324.08
Rank: 24th
Avg PYds
245
Rank: 13th
Avg RYds
79.08
Rank: 31st
Posted 12/10/2024 7:00 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Desmond Ridder is expected to start in Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Antonio Pierce said the team is still waiting on the diagnosis for QB Aidan O'Connell (knee), but he said he expects Ridder start.
Huddle Up: Ridder was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but the team quickly soured on him, inking free-agent QB Kirk Cousins this past offseason. Ridder will get a chance to pay his old team back on Monday night in Allegiant Stadium barring a miraculous recovery by O'Connell. Ridder would be nothing more than a QB2 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams if he officially gets the nod.
Posted 12/09/2024 1:48 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers posted three receptions for 49 yards on five targets in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Chargers with a 3-yard run on his only attempt.
Huddle Up: Bowers has been a pretty consistent TE1 in most fantasy leagues in his rookie season, but he is having to share the wealth with Michael Mayer lately. There is enough to go around for Bowers and Mayers, especially with really only one solid wideout in Vegas at the momentum. Bowers remains a solid TE1 heading into Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Posted 12/09/2024 1:42 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers ended up with seven receptions for 67 yards on 10 targets in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Huddle Up: Meyers is the top receiver since Davante Adams was traded to the New York Jets. It's a slow-go, though, with a turnstile at quarterback with several injuries and ugly performances from Gardner Minshew, Aidan O'Connell and Desmond Ridder. Trust Meyers only as a WR4 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams at this juncture.
Posted 12/09/2024 1:37 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer had seven receptions for 68 yards on nine targets in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Huddle Up: Mayer was originally drafted to be the No. 1 guy a couple of years before Brock Bowers came in. Now, Antonio Pierce is working to try and get both of them working together for the young quarterbacks of the Raiders. Mayer is finishing up the season strong, and it could make him a trade target for other teams in the offseason. As far as fantasy value is concerned this season, as long as Bowers is healthy, Mayer will be second fiddle with limited upside.
Posted 12/09/2024 1:32 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Sincere McCormick ran 15 times for 78 yards in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while adding two receptions for 11 yards on three targets.
Huddle Up: McCormick was a dangerous back at UTSA in college, so it's nice to see him getting a shot in the NFL. He is a big, physical back who has the potential to be a low-end RB3 or flex fantasy play down the stretch if Alexander Mattison and Zamir White remain sidelined. Antonio Pierce appears to like McCormick's skillset.
Posted 12/09/2024 1:27 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Desmond Ridder completed 12-of-18 passes for 101 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in relief of the injured QB Aidan O'Connell.
Huddle Up: O'Connell had his leg placed in an air cast before he was taken off, so it appears to be a serious injury. Ridder could get an opportunity to start if O'Connell is forced to miss time. However, he is only worth a look for those desperate for a low-end QB2 in fantasy leagues using two starting quarterbacks. Other than that, avoid.
Posted 12/08/2024 8:26 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 14 game and has been ruled out.
Huddle Up: O'Connell was carted off because of the injury, so there is a good chance that he will miss time. Fantasy players should know more in the next day to see how long he may be sidelined. Desmond Ridder should be the starting quarterback moving forward and can be avoided in all leagues.
Posted 12/08/2024 5:02 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is not active for Week 14's game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Huddle Up: Mattison had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited practice participant throughout the week. RB Sincere McCormick should receive the bulk of the carries for the Raiders this afternoon and can be a possible flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/08/2024 4:47 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is active for Week 14's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Huddle Up: Meyers had been listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in one full practice session and one limited session during the week. He can be deployed as a WR2 option in fantasy leagues this afternoon.
Posted 12/06/2024 9:30 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the third straight day on Friday, Dec. 6, and is questionable for Week 14.
Huddle Up: Mattison logged three limited practices last week before being ruled out, so take that for what it's worth. The veteran back is on shaky ground even if he does suit up, as Sincere McCormick has emerged in recent weeks. If Mattison sits, McCormick becomes a flex option. There's also a chance McCormick leads the backfield even if Mattison suits up, which would make this a situation to avoid.
Posted 12/06/2024 9:26 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Friday, Dec. 6, after not taking part the day before and he's listed as questionable for Week 14.
Huddle Up: Head coach Antonio Pierce made it sound like Meyers would be a full participant, but that was not the case. It isn't clear if there was just a misunderstanding or if something changed. Pierce did say that Meyers was "on track" to play, so there's that. Assuming he suits up, Meyers would be a WR2 play. If he sits, Tre Tucker becomes a slightly stronger flex option.
Posted 12/06/2024 6:01 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) returned to a full practice on Friday, Dec. 6.
Huddle Up: Head coach Antonio Pierce suggested Meyers is "on track" to play in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have been one of the best matchups for receivers all season long. Although Meyers has only found the end zone twice in 2024, he is on pace to have his best season from a fantasy perspective and has been a solid WR2 option in fantasy since the Davante Adams trade. Expect Meyers to push for another 10 or so targets this weekend.
Posted 12/06/2024 5:53 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell (illness) returned to a full practice on Friday, Dec. 6.
Huddle Up: Head coach Antonio Pierce suggested O'Connell is "on track" to play in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who just happened to be the most forgiving defense for fantasy quarterbacks. O'Connell is coming off arguably the best game of his brief NFL career last week against the Kansas City Chiefs in which he threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns. While a repeat of that performance is unlikely, the matchup should be good enough for O'Connell to be a decent QB2 start in two-quarterback or superflex leagues.
Posted 12/05/2024 9:20 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Huddle Up: Mattison turned in three limited sessions last week before not suiting up, so his ability to log a full practice Friday may determine his status for Sunday. Mattison is on the starting radar this week with six teams on bye, but there is also a threat for him to split work with Sincere McCormick, who has played well the last two weeks. Consider Mattison a desperation flex option, at best, entering Week 14.
Posted 12/05/2024 12:14 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Huddle Up: Mattison has not played in the last two games but seems to have a chance to return to the lineup this week. He likely will see a majority of the carries if he returns and can be a possible flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/05/2024 12:05 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Huddle Up: White has been sidelined for several weeks because of the injury and does not appear to be close to returning. He should be avoided in fantasy leagues until he is able to participate in some practices.
Posted 11/30/2024 12:23 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker caught one pass for 58 yards and one touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. He was targeted one time during the game.
Huddle Up: Tucker has had a role in the passing game this season but has posted at least 50 yards in only three games this season. He likely will see a handful of targets each game but can be avoided most weeks.
Posted 11/30/2024 12:19 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers caught six passes for 97 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. He was targeted 11 times during the game.
Huddle Up: Meyers has been very productive since taking over the No. 1 receiver job for the Raiders and has posted at least 95 yards in three of his last four games. He will continue to see plenty of targets in the passing game and should be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/30/2024 12:14 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers caught 10 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. He was targeted 14 times during the game.
Huddle Up: Bowers has already become one of the top tight ends in the NFL even though this is his rookie season. He is a must-start option in all leagues as long as he is healthy.
Posted 11/30/2024 12:13 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah rushed for 39 yards on 10 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. He also caught two passes for 14 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Abdullah has been the starter for the last two games but has shared playing time with Sincere McCormick during the game. He will see limited work once Alexander Mattison and Zamir White return and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/29/2024 11:59 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Sincere McCormick rushed for 64 yards on 12 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. He also caught two passes for one yard during the game.
Huddle Up: McCormick has been called on for the past two weeks because of the injuries to the team's top two running backs and has posted decent numbers in those games. He likely will receive a smaller role once Alexander Mattison and Zamir White return to the lineup, so fantasy players may want to avoid him moving forward.
Posted 11/29/2024 11:47 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell went 23-for-35 for 340 yards and two touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13.
Huddle Up: O'Connell had one of the best games of his career against the Chiefs this week and likely will continue to be the starter for the rest of the season. He will not be a starting option in standard leagues moving forward but could be a possible option in two-quarterback leagues next week with six teams on bye.
Posted 11/28/2024 9:01 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell (thumb) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 28, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
Huddle Up: O'Connell will take over as the starting quarterback with Gardner Minshew sidelined but can be avoided in fantasy leagues since he did not have much success when he had a job earlier in the season.
Posted 11/28/2024 6:01 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White (quad) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 28, and was ruled out on the Week 13 injury report.
Huddle Up: White will miss his second consecutive game while Alexander Mattison (ankle) is questionable to play. The Raiders running backs should be avoided against a tough Kansas City Chiefs defense.
Posted 11/28/2024 5:59 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Nov. 28, and is questionable on the Week 13 injury report.
Huddle Up: Mattison could make his return against a stout Kansas City Chiefs run defense. With Ameer Abdullah likely working on passing downs, there's not much juice for Mattison to provide an explosive fantasy outing. He's a back-end RB3 option.
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