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Raiders | OC Andrew Janocko calls Michael Mayer 'a valuable piece to this team' Fri Oct 23, 09:31 AM
Raiders offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko praised TE Michael Mayer during his Thursday press conference, calling him "a valuable piece to this team" and adding, "He's going to be a part of our success going forward." Janocko cited Mayer's work in the "run game, pass game protections" and noted he "sits in the front row of the meeting rooms." Mayer had a career-high 95 receiving yards in last Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Bills.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders ran multi-tight-end sets on 74% of their snaps last week, clearly comfortable using both Brock Bowers and Mayer full-time. Mayer is the TE12 on the year. He has a tough matchup this weekend against the Rams, but he's firmly in the streaming discussion. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers upgraded to full practice Thursday Thu Oct 22, 06:44 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (hamstring/calf) was a full participant in practice on Thursday. Bowers had been limited on Wednesday.
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Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. not present at Thursday practice Thu Oct 22, 03:17 PM
Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. was not present during the media viewing period of practice on Thursday. Washington was limited on Wednesday due to back and foot injuries.
| Footballguys view: Washington is not getting much work so long as Ashton Jeanty is healthy. With Jeanty not on the injury report Thursday, Washington is clearly going to continue with his backup role. If Jeanty needs a breather or misses time as he's been battling a couple of injuries, Washington would then have more fantasy value. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers limited Wednesday with hamstring/calf injury Wed Oct 21, 07:38 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers was limited in practice on Wednesday with a hamstring/calf injury. Las Vegas hosts the Rams on Sunday.
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Raiders | Mayer catches 7 passes for 95 yards in loss to Bills Sun Oct 18, 07:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer caught 7 passes for 95 yards on 9 targets in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 5.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 13.0.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN's Tristan Cockcroft noted, the Raiders are making two tight ends fantasy relevant. Mayer -- second on their positional depth chart -- scored 16.5 fantasy points on nine targets, his third game with at least 12 points in his past four. Coach Klint Kubiak's offense has coaxed a league-leading 64.6 points from tight ends during those four weeks. Mayer was TE5 overall through the end of Sunday's late-afternoon games. His teammate, Brock Bowers, was TE11 with 11 points. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws for 313 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Bills Sun Oct 18, 07:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 23 of 41 passes for 313 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 17.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.5.
| Footballguys view: A poor third quarter, in which Cousins threw the only interception of the game, left the Raiders trailing by 10 twice in the second half. Both times, Cousins gave his team a chance. With just under two minutes remaining in the contest, it took two plays for Cousins to find the end zone, hitting Tre Tucker with a 44-yard touchdown (for his second score of the day). Cousins was mostly solid outside of the pick, but too many Raiders mistakes -- some bigger than others -- ultimately sank them. The Raiders face the Rams in Week 7. |
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Raiders | Tucker catches 5 passes for 97 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Bills Sun Oct 18, 07:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker caught 5 passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 7 targets in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 8.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.2.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today suggested, somebody in the wide receiver room finally answered the bell. Tucker's 11-yard score tied the game at 23, and his diving 44-yard touchdown grab finished a 24-second drive. "I think he's faster than I realize he is, and there are times when I just need to launch, and he'll go get it," Kirk Cousins said when asked about his connection with Tucker. The Raiders play the Rams in Week 7. |
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Raiders | WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. ruled out for Week 6 Fri Oct 16, 06:50 PM
Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 6 injury report. Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty a full participant 'for the entire week' Fri Oct 16, 05:54 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (foot) was a full participant in practice for the entire week. Las Vegas hosts the Bills on Sunday.
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Raiders | Jalen Nailor out of the red jersey at Friday practice Fri Oct 16, 01:19 PM
Raiders WR Jalen Nailor, who has been in the concussion protocol, was out of the red jersey at practice on Friday. Las Vegas' receiving corps "could be adding reinforcements," with WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. also practicing again. Thornton has since been ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: A DNP-to-LP-to-FP progression is what we like to see for a guy working through concussion protocol. Nailor seems on track to play this week. That said, he has just 52 receiving yards through four games. He's taken a clear back seat to Tre Tucker. The Bills are a good matchup, and desperate managers might be eyeballing Nailor. He could score a touchdown, but you probably have better options for your fantasy lineup. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers upgraded to full practice Thursday Thu Oct 15, 08:07 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers was a full participant in practice on Thursday. Bowers had been limited on Wednesday.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty full participant, ankle injury removed from report Wed Oct 14, 07:44 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty was a full participant on Wednesday's first injury report of the week, and his ankle injury has been removed from the report. Head coach Klint Kubiak said earlier Wednesday that Jeanty was getting healthier.
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Raiders | Kubiak on sitting Ashton Jeanty to get healthy: 'He's playing' Wed Oct 14, 01:52 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said on Wednesday that RB Ashton Jeanty is starting to "feel a lot better" physically.
| Footballguys view: When asked if the team considered sitting Jeanty to get him healthy, Kubiak said, "He's playing." Jeanty played through ankle and foot injuries against the Patriots on Sunday. Fantasy GMs sitting on Mike Washington Jr. hoping for a larger role will have to wait. |
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Raiders | Jalen Nailor will practice Thursday Wed Oct 14, 01:49 PM
Raiders WR Jalen Nailor (concussion) will practice on Thursday, head coach Klint Kubiak said on Wednesday. Nailor did not practice last week and was ruled out for the Week 5 game at New England.
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Raiders | Raiders have 'internally discussed' giving Ashton Jeanty a week off to heal Wed Oct 14, 12:46 PM
The Raiders have internally discussed giving RB Ashton Jeanty a week off to heal at some point, ESPN's Dan Graziano reported on Wednesday. "He does not want to take a week off and has pushed to play through the injuries," Graziano reported. Jeanty played through ankle and foot injuries in Sunday's loss to the Patriots after being a game-time decision.
| Footballguys view: On Wednesday, Raiders HC Klint Kubiak shot down the idea of Jeanty getting a week of rest. In fact, Kubiak said Jeanty is starting to "feel a lot better." We've got Jeanty in the low-end RB1 range against the Bills in Week 6. |
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Raiders | Kubiak says Mike Washington Jr. needs more opportunities Mon Oct 12, 05:08 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said on Monday that RB Mike Washington Jr. needs more opportunities, and that it starts with Kubiak giving them to him. Kubiak also said the run game must improve after Sunday's loss to the Patriots: "It falls on me to get it fixed."
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Raiders | Mendoza goes 6-of-8 in debut, Kubiak says Cousins remains starter Sun Oct 11, 05:30 PM
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut on Sunday, leading the final drive of a 45-17 loss to the Patriots and completing 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards. The No. 1 overall pick completed his first five passes to move the Raiders into the red zone before the drive ended on a turnover on downs when he scrambled short of the line to gain on fourth-and-5. Head coach Klint Kubiak said after the game that he "wanted to get him some exposure," adding, "He did a good job. All reps are valuable. Very important for him." QB Kirk Cousins remains the starter, Kubiak confirmed.
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Raiders | Mayer held to 1 catch for 2 yards in loss to Patriots Sun Oct 11, 04:10 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer caught 1 pass for 2 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots. He was projected for 7.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.7.
| Footballguys view: Mayer was a big part of the Raiders pass offense in Week 4, but he was barely heard from in Week 5. The Raiders weren't able to get anything going in this game except for passes to their all-world wide receiver, err, tight end Brock Bowers. Mayer isn't an essential hold heading into a game against the Bills, but the likely high-scoring matchup does keep him in streaming consideration if you are going to the wire to cover Sam LaPorta's bye next week. |
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Raiders | Bowers catches 8 passes for 110 yards, a touchdown in loss to Patriots Sun Oct 11, 04:10 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers caught 8 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots. He was projected for 15.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.0.
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Raiders | Washington held to 5 yards on 1 carry in loss to Patriots Sun Oct 11, 04:10 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. ran 1 time for 5 yards and also caught 1 pass for 5 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots. He was projected for 9.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.5.
| Footballguys view: Ashton Jeanty was a game-time decision after being added to the injury report with plantar fasciitis in addition to his lingering ankle injury suffered in a practice in between the end of the preseason and Week 1. The Klint Kubiak running game never got out of the garage as the Raiders fell behind big early, and they will probably have to rely on the passing game to keep up with Josh Allen and the Bills next week. Washington is still a hold if you can find a bench spot for him because Jeanty is clearly not 100%, but this result was disappointing in more ways than one. |
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Raiders | Rookie Fernando Mendoza set to make NFL debut against Patriots Sun Oct 11, 03:56 PM
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza was set to make his NFL debut with 6:04 to go in Sunday's game at the Patriots. Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, had been the backup to QB Kirk Cousins, who was announced as the starter for the previous game.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty will play vs. Patriots despite ankle, foot injuries Sun Oct 11, 11:37 AM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty will play on Sunday against the Patriots. Jeanty had been listed as questionable with ankle and foot injuries. He went through a pregame workout in Foxborough on Sunday morning before being cleared to play.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty goes through 'very, very quick' pregame workout on injured foot/ankle Sun Oct 11, 10:45 AM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty went through a "very, very quick workout" before Sunday's game against the Patriots to test his injured foot/ankle. Jeanty ran the drills twice, huddled with the team's decision-makers for a discussion and went back to the locker room. The session was much shorter than the full workout TE Brock Bowers went through before Week 2 against the Chargers, a game Bowers ultimately did not play. Jeanty is officially questionable.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty 'true game time decision', working out pregame in Foxborough Sun Oct 11, 10:36 AM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (foot/ankle), listed as questionable, was on the field in Foxborough on Sunday going through a pregame workout to see if he can play against the Patriots. He is a "true game time decision." Jeanty has been bothered by the ankle since the preseason and may need a week off at some point to get it right.
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Raiders | Raiders elevate RB Roman Hemby with Ashton Jeanty questionable Sat Oct 10, 04:07 PM
The Raiders elevated rookie RB Roman Hemby from the practice squad on Saturday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The move comes with Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty questionable for Sunday's game at New England because of foot and ankle injuries.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty's Fantasy GMs need to keep an eye out here. Jeanty was limited in Thursday's practice and missed Friday's practice. Mike Washington Jr. is in line for a large workload if Jeanty is declared out. Fantasy GMs should have already been stashing him, and if he's out there on your waiver wire, then feel free to pick him up. |
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Ashton Jeanty questionable, Mike Washington Jr. would start if he sits Fri Oct 9, 02:17 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty apparently injured his foot in practice on Thursday and did not practice on Friday ahead of Sunday's game at New England. Jeanty had been practicing fully with an ankle issue before he was added to the injury report on Thursday as limited with a foot injury. Coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty is questionable to play Sunday. If Jeanty does not play, rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. will start.
| Footballguys view: When Jeanty was downgraded to a limited participant on Thursday, everyone assumed he was still working through his preseason ankle injury. A new foot injury completely changes his outlook, and Mike Washington Jr. becomes a must-add player in all formats. Jeanty's efficiency has dipped significantly this year from last year's already-shaky numbers. He's a risky play if active, and fantasy managers should plan to play without him in Week 5. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty misses Friday practice, questionable vs. Patriots Fri Oct 9, 01:59 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty missed practice on Friday with an ankle injury and is questionable for Sunday's game at the Patriots. Jeanty was limited in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Thankfully, the Raiders play early Sunday, so if Jeanty is inactive, there won't be a shortage of pivot options. Jeanty has been managing a sprained ankle for nearly seven weeks after going down in a preseason practice. If he can't go, Mike Washington Jr. will shoot up the ranks into the RB2 tier. If Jeanty is active, though, you can't possibly bench him. He may benefit from a week off, but we'll hope for clarity before inactives are declared on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET. |
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Raiders | Jalen Nailor (concussion) not practicing again Friday Fri Oct 9, 12:35 PM
Raiders WR Jalen Nailor (concussion) was not practicing on Friday. Nailor also did not practice on Thursday and has been in the concussion protocol since suffering the injury in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. The Raiders visit the Patriots on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Without a single practice this week, Nailor is almost guaranteed not to play. Even if he does, he's been an afterthought in this offense. He's off the fantasy radar. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) not on field during Friday's practice viewing period Fri Oct 9, 12:29 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty was not on the field during the media viewing period of Friday's practice. Jeanty was limited on Thursday due to an ankle and foot injury.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty was a full participant on Wednesday, a limited participant on Thursday, and looked like a DNP on Friday. This is not the trajectory fantasy managers want to see. Mike Washington Jr. should be picked up in all leagues with a chance to be the lead back this week if Jeanty can't go. He's officially questionable after missing Friday's practice, and fantasy managers should plan for Jeanty to be out on Sunday. |
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Raiders | Maxx Crosby's snap count still 'week-to-week' after season-high share Thu Oct 8, 04:01 PM
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby played a season-high snap percentage in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. The Raiders said on Thursday that his snap count remains 'week-to-week.'
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Raiders | RB Ashton Jeanty practiced in full Thursday Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Raiders | WR Jalen Nailor did not practice Thursday Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
Raiders WR Jalen Nailor (concussion) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Raiders | TE Brock Bowers limited in Thursday's practice Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers (knee) limited in Wednesday practice Wed Oct 7, 05:38 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, according to the official injury report. Las Vegas visits the Patriots on Sunday.
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Raiders | Cousins throws for 365 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Chiefs Sun Oct 4, 07:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 31 of 52 passes for 365 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was projected for 15.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.6.
| Footballguys view: While the Raiders fell to 3-1 on the season, Cousins continues to deliver. He now has 11 touchdown passes on the season, and an on-schedule offense has kept the complementary pieces we're most interested in -- Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty -- on the fantasy front burner. Bowers (11 targets) and Michael Mayer (9) each topped 16 fantasy points, and Cousins has now targeted his tight ends 37.5% of the time. The Raiders play the Patriots in Week 5. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers sick but 'expected to play' Sunday vs. Chiefs Sun Oct 4, 11:48 AM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers is sick but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Bowers was limited in practice on Friday.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers limited Friday but 'good to go' for Sunday vs. Chiefs Fri Oct 2, 03:22 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers was limited in practice on Friday but is good to go for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Bowers, who had been dealing with a knee injury, made his season debut last Sunday at the Saints, catching 10 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy managers who drafted Bowers only for him to have knee surgery the day before the season kicked off are probably panicking seeing the "Q" next to his name on their fantasy platforms, but this sounds like a case of managed practice reps. Bowers was dominant in his Week 3 debut, catching 10 of 14 targets for 116 yards and a touchdown. If he's active (and he should be), you're starting him. It's that simple. |
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Raiders | Bech placed on IR; White promoted to active roster Tue Sep 29, 05:08 PM
The Raiders have placed receiver Jack Bech on injured reserve. He suffered a fractured forearm during Sunday's victory over the Saints.
| Footballguys view: In a corresponding move, receiver Cody White, who has three receptions this year -- with all three going for touchdowns -- has been signed to the active roster. Having been on the practice squad, White was out of elevations. He has been on the field for 56 percent of special teams snaps and 16 percent of offensive snaps so far this season. White, 27, has appeared in 33 career games since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020. |
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Raiders | Klint Kubiak confirms Jack Bech fractured his forearm Sun Sep 27, 07:59 PM
Raiders WR Jack Bech fractured his forearm, head coach Klint Kubiak said on Sunday. Bech was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Saints with the forearm injury.
| Footballguys view: According to CBSSports.com, Bech's injury isn't believed to be season-ending, but the wide receiver will miss at least four weeks if he's placed on injured reserve, which would require an official transaction from the Raiders. He didn't record a catch Sunday prior to being ruled out against the Saints. |
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Raiders | Bowers catches 10 passes for 116 yards, a touchdown in win over Saints Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers caught 10 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Sunday's 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 11.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.6.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders had managed to win their first two games without Bowers, but he was a difference-maker right from the start in his season debut. His seven catches for 87 yards in the first half helped fuel four scoring drives, giving Kirk Cousins a dependable connection and the Saints another problem to solve. And he kept adding to that production, showing how valuable his presence can be to an offense still discovering its potential. The Raiders play the Chiefs in Week 4. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws for 248 yards, three touchdowns in win over Saints Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns in Sunday's 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 14.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.2.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers (knee) expected to make season debut at Saints Sun Sep 27, 10:13 AM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 3 game at the Saints, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported. Bowers, who underwent a meniscus trim just days before the season, logged limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday before a planned rest day on Friday, per head coach Klint Kubiak. The Raiders also did not elevate TE Chris Myarick from the practice squad, as they had in each of the past two weeks with Bowers inactive. TE Michael Mayer started in Bowers' place in the first two games.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers (knee) questionable for Sunday, sat out Friday 'as planned' Fri Sep 25, 03:02 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Saints, head coach Klint Kubiak said on Friday. Bowers was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out as planned on Friday, according to Kubiak.
| Footballguys view: If there's one thing we've learned about Klint Kubiak in his young career as a head coach, it's that we cannot trust him. He's been optimistic about Bowers, but that must be taken with a grain of salt. Bowers returned to practice last week with a noticeable limp in his gait, and was ultimately inactive. He practiced in a limited fashion twice this week before missing Friday's practice. There's definitely a desire to elevate Bowers into lineups after missing him for the first few weeks, but the risk here is impossible to overlook, especially with a late kickoff. We'll hope for a positive report from Jay Glazer or Adam Schefter before the early games kick off, but Bowers is a huge risk without that. Fantasy managers with a good tight end might just want to play them early. Those without a strong secondary option should look on the waiver wire for Juwan Johnson, T.J. Hockenson, Mark Andrews, or Cade Otton as pivots with late kickoffs. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers 'expected' to make season debut Sunday Wed Sep 23, 03:27 AM
Pro Football Talk reports that Raiders TE Brock Bowers is expected to make his season debut this Sunday. Bowers has not played since December 21, 2025.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders have been working towards a Bowers return, and we're likely to get it in Week 3 against the Saints. Bowers hasn't played yet this year, but he should be featured in the Klint Kubiak offense. He's a clear-cut TE1 for Fantasy GMs when on the field. |
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Raiders | Kubiak says Bowers was 'very close' to playing, may return Week 3 Mon Sep 21, 12:18 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said TE Brock Bowers was "close -- very close" to playing in Week 2 after undergoing a recent knee procedure.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak said Bowers went through an on-field, pregame workout before Sunday's game and "looked great," but he was ultimately ruled out. Last season, Bowers caught 64 passes for 680 yards with seven touchdowns in 12 games; through two games this year, TE Michael Mayer has started in his place, catching nine passes for 55 yards. The Raiders play the Saints in Week 3. |
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Raiders | Cousins throws three TDs as Raiders start 2-0 under Kubiak Sun Sep 20, 07:33 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Raiders QB Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes as Las Vegas defeated the Chargers 26-14 to move to 2-0 on the season.
| Footballguys view: After Cousins raised concerns about his ability to generate explosive passing plays, he let the ball fly at SoFi. On attempts of 10-plus air yards, Cousins completed 8 of 12 passes for 181 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. He had two completions for more than 40 yards each, including a 40-yard touchdown pass to Tre Tucker. As ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden suggested, Cousins might not sling the ball like this every week, but at least he showed that he's still capable. |
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Raiders | RB Ashton Jeanty returns to the game Sun Sep 20, 07:01 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty has returned to Sunday's game against the Chargers after being injured in the fourth quarter.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty limped off the field on his own, and trainers were seen checking out his ankle on the sideline before he returned. That he was on the field in the closing moments of a 12-point win suggests this isn't a serious issue, but we'll follow up as needed. |
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Raiders | Bowers doubtful again, Raiders elevate TE Chris Myarick for depth Sat Sep 19, 04:08 PM
Pro Football Talk reports that Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers was not officially ruled out on Friday, but signs point to him missing his second straight game on Sunday. The Raiders elevated TE Chris Myarick from the practice squad to provide depth at the position while Bowers' status remains in question.
| Footballguys view: Bowers returned to practice on Friday, and it's likely he needs another week to recover from his knee injury. With Bowers doubtful, it looks like Michael Mayer will get the start and should be considered a low-end TE1 in Week 2. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers listed as doubtful for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 03:01 PM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is doubtful to play on Sunday vs. the Chargers, said HC Klint Kubiak. The team will see how Bowers feels pregame to determine whether he plays or not.
| Footballguys view: Bowers' participation in Friday's practice feels like a bit of gamesmanship in an upcoming divisional matchup against the Chargers. While the team said that Bowers will test his knee in pregame warmups, fantasy managers should be prepared to be without Bowers in Week 2. |
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Brock Bowers returns to practice on Friday Fri Sep 18, 02:45 PM
After missing Week 1's game, Bowers has returned to practice following a preseason meniscus trim.
| Footballguys view: Ten days after his unexpected meniscus trim, Bowers is back at practice for the first time, although his availability for Sunday's game against the Chargers is still firmly in doubt. Bowers was seen walking onto the field, but looked a bit ginger in his gait. With the game kicking off in the late slate, fantasy managers need a secondary option in case Bowers can't go. Luckily for most managers, they already secured their insurance option last week. If Bowers is active, it's hard to imagine benching him. But Bowers will likely sit this week out and see how he feels in practice next week, leading up to a matchup in New Orleans against the Saints. We'll hopefully get more clarity after today's practice. |
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