Henry Ruggs III Listed As Questionable

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Saints. Ruggs III didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday before getting in a limited session on Friday. The rookie is at least trending in the right direction and probably has a good shot to suit up, […]

Raiders Defense A Bad Option In Week 2

The Las Vegas Raiders defense had a bad Week 1 outing against the Carolina Panthers, allowing 30 points, forcing zero turnovers and sacking the quarterback just one time. Things will not get easier this week when they take on quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. The Saints scored 27 points on offense last week […]

Darren Waller A TE1 In Week 2

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller started his 2020 campaign by hauling in six catches for 46 yards on nine targets in a win against the Panthers. Waller did not have great production but showed that he is still quarterback Derek Carr's favorite option, leading the team in targets with nine. He will face off […]

Henry Ruggs III Not A Good Option Against Saints

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III finished his rookie debut with three catches for 55 yards against the Panthers. He will look to build on this performance against the Saints, but it will not be an easy matchup. The Saints Defense put the clamps on Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans, allowing him […]

Josh Jacobs Looks For Another Strong Performance

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a strong start to the 2020 season, scoring three times against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. He will face a stout run defense against the Saints in Week 2. The Saints rank sixth against the run, so yards will not come easy for Jacobs. An encouraging […]

Derek Carr Has Tough Matchup In Week 2

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will have a difficult matchup in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints Defense was able to grab two interceptions and sack quarterback Tom Brady three times in Week 1. Carr had an efficient performance against the Carolina Panthers but did not rack up a lot of […]

Trent Brown Has A Chance To Play In Home Opener

Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (calf), who left the Week 1 win over the Panthers early with a calf injury, is not believed to have suffered a serious injury, according to a source. Brown, the team's starting right tackle, has a chance to play in Week 2 on Monday night against the Saints […]

Nick Kwiatkoski Could Miss Some Time

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski's (pectoral) MRI exam confirmed that he didn't suffer a torn pectoral muscle in the Week 1 win over the Panthers, according to a source. He could still miss time, but the injury isn't as severe as it initially looked, and the Raiders are in the process of determining his […]

Raiders Defense Gives Up 30 Points In Win

The Las Vegas Raiders defense gave up 30 points in their Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers. They also did not force any turnovers and only sacked the opposing quarterback once. They gave up almost 400 yards of total offense against a Carolina team that does not have great offensive weapons outside of Christian […]

Hunter Renfrow Quiet In Opener

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow caught just two passes for 21 yards in the season opener win against the Carolina Panthers. Renfrow comes off a year where he was a valuable asset for the Raiders, catching 49 balls for over 600 yards. Unfortunately, these are not the most attractive fantasy stats. Renfrow will […]

Darren Waller Catches Six Passes In Win

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller caught six passes for 45 yards in a Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers. Waller was the number one option in the passing game last year, and he led the team in targets with eight in the season opener. While Derek Carr continues to build a rapport […]

Henry Ruggs III Injured In First Game

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III injured his knee in the first half of today's game against the Carolina Panthers. The good news is that the injury was not serious, and Ruggs was able to return in the second half. Ruggs caught just three passes for 55 yards and was targeted only […]

Derek Carr Efficient In Win

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had an efficient game against the Carolina Panthers. Carr threw for 239 yards and one touchdown, completing 73 percent of his throws. Efficiency will help the team win but does not add a lot of value to a fantasy lineup. Carr has never been known as a guy that […]

Henry Ruggs III Returns

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (knee) returned in the third quarter during Sunday's game against the Panthers. The rookie suffered the injury in the first-half after completing a pass from quarterback Derek Carr that led to a tackle near the sidelines. Nonetheless, with his return, fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of […]

Henry Ruggs III Leaves With Apparent Leg Injury

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (leg) suffered an apparent injury to his knee or ankle during the matchup against the Panthers on Sunday. After hauling in a pass from quarterback Derek Carr late in the second quarter, the rookie came up in obvious pain after getting tackled near the sidelines. He was […]

Raiders Defense Has Tall Task In Week 1

The Las Vegas Raiders defense has the unenviable task of trying to shut down All-Pro do-it-all running back Christian McCaffrey in Week 1 on the road. McCaffrey had an MVP-caliber season last year, going over 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving with 19 total touchdowns. Pro Bowl linebacker Cory Littleton will be leaned on heavily […]

Jalen Richard Enters Season As No. 2 Back

Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard will open the 2020 regular season as the primary backup to Josh Jacobs, and he's also in line to return punts on special teams. Richard's third-down pass-catching role came into clearer focus when the team traded rookie Lynn Bowden Jr. to the Dolphins. Jacobs is expected to have […]

Derek Carr Needs To Lead Offense To More Scores

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was in charge of an offense that scored 26 points per game back in 2016 when the team went 12-4, but other than that season, he has had trouble getting the ball into the end zone. Carr had a 70.4 percent completion rate and career-highs in yardage (4,054) and […]

Hunter Renfrow's Stock On The Decline?

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was one of the most productive rookie receivers last year despite missing three games with an injury. The former Clemson star was one of just four rookie pass-catchers since 2014 to be drafted outside of the top 100 and reach 600 or more receiving yards. But with added […]

Bryan Edwards Set To Start In First NFL Game

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Bryan Edwards is listed as a starter on the team's depth chart heading into Week 1 against the Panthers. He'll line up alongside fellow rookie Henry Ruggs III and Hunter Renfrow. An opportunity for Edwards opened up when Tyrell Williams (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve, so the 21-year-old […]

Henry Ruggs III To Face Donte Jackson In NFL Debut

Las Vegas Raiders rookie first-round wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is set to be matched up against Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson in Week 1 on Sunday. Ruggs is one of the fastest players in the NFL at his position (4.27-second 40-yard dash), but Jackson ran an impressive 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. It […]

Darren Waller Hoping For Encore After 2019 Breakout

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller is looking to become more of a household name at the position after breaking out in 2019 as he continues to stay sober after addiction issues earlier in his career. Waller had 90 catches for 1,145 yards, three touchdowns and a Pro Bowl nod last year. He's been […]

Josh Jacobs Motivated To Produce In Passing Game

Las Vegas Raiders second-year running back Josh Jacobs is motivated to improve his pass-catching numbers in Year 2. "I think he's got to stay wire-to-wire healthy and we have to get more out of him in the passing game, more on the field on third down. He had a great year last year and we […]

ADP Showdown: Joe Mixon vs. Josh Jacobs

It is officially past the midway point of August and fantasy football drafts are on the horizon. Whether you are in a competitive league for big money or a home league with your friends, it is important to go into your draft prepared. It is essential to go into your draft with a game plan, […]

ADP Showdown: Josh Jacobs vs. Nick Chubb

With drafts right around the corner, it's time to dig in and start the final preparations. Preparing for drafts means developing a strategy and what you should expect as the time draws closer. One way to do so is by having a good understanding of current ADP data. The current ADP will give fantasy owners […]

Target Regression Candidates: Tight End

In the NFL and fantasy football, things can change as easily as the snap of a finger from campaign to campaign. One season, somebody breaks a record, and the next, they are fighting for targets and struggling to produce. Based on game script, chemistry, and availability of weapons, targets can fluctuate for pass-catchers. In a […]

Coaching Matters: AFC West Play-Calling Impact On RB

In fantasy football, many of us 'experts' in the field try to take as much data into account before making a conclusion on players. That includes means looking at things like game tape, the team's offensive line, or their primary play-callers historical tendencies to utilize a certain position. After much research, I've developed a broad […]

Hunter Renfrow (WR, LV) - Wide Receiver PPR Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~125 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~179 ANALYSIS: If there is a player flying under the radar--and not just a little--that could give you a lot of value in the later rounds of the draft, that must be Hunter Renfrow. The Raiders brought in a number of pass-catching options this offseason, such as wideouts Bryan […]

Raiders Releasing Damarious Randall

The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing veteran safety Damarious Randall on Friday, according to sources. The team owes Randall a $1.5 million fully guaranteed base salary, but that figure will be reduced by whatever he receives from his new team. The 28-year-old former first-round pick of the Packers lost out on a starting safety job […]

Damon Arnette Battles Thumb Fracture Ahead Of Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette has excelled so much during training camp that the organization felt confident moving on from veteran Prince Amukamara. But as of Wednesday, it was revealed that Arnette is dealing with a fractured thumb, which has him in a soft cast with 11 days until the team’s season opener. Should […]