Las Vegas Raiders Articles - Page 97

Just two games into his career NFL career, Josh Jacobs has already established himself as arguably the Oakland Raiders’ most valuable playmaker. Good thing, then, that the rookie running back didn’t appear on his team’s final injury report ahead of a Week 3 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. The Raiders revealed on Monday that Jacobs […]

The relationship between Antonio Brown and the New England Patriots lasted just about as long as Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Humphries. After practicing with the team on Friday, New England has chosen to release Brown ahead of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Amid his sexual assault allegations, it is arduous to imagine […]

It has been a wild year for Antonio Brown, to say the least… with the Oakland Raiders being the midpoint, not the beginning or end, of the saga. On Friday, the New England Patriots released Brown, the latest twist in a seemingly unending saga that could end up costing the wide receiver his NFL career. […]

The relationship between the New England Patriots and Antonio Brown was short-lived, with the team releasing him on Friday. Due to his release, Brown could go from being given $30 million guaranteed to just $158,333 made in 2019, per Field Yates. If Antonio Brown does not wind up receiving his $9M signing bonus from the […]

When Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook entered the NFL in 2017, there were high expectations for him, and over the first several weeks, he delivered, but a torn ACL ended his season prematurely. Then, last year, Cook played in 11 games, once again missing some time due to knee issues. But again, when he […]

Oakland Raiders guard Richie Incognito is expected to suit up for the team on Sunday and admits his return to the field will be emotional. Incognito hasn’t played in the NFL since the end of the 2017 season and had to sit out the first two games of this year while serving a suspension for […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was unable to log in a full practice on Wednesday while nursing a groin injury. It appears that is not the only affliction he is dealing with. Recovering from an injured groin is a challenge in itself. Unfortunately, it seems he has also been battling sickness that has forced […]

The Oakland Raiders are an enigma. They manhandled the Denver Broncos in Week 1. In Week 2, they started strong in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs but were held scoreless throughout the second half. Heading into Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, someone has to step up, namely an offensive player. The obvious […]

The Oakland Raiders have a tough schedule coming up as they will spend time away from their home stadium in an extended road trip. The Raiders’ 10-28 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at the Ring Central Coliseum will be the last they will see of their home grounds for a good while. They will […]

The tuck rule. It makes Oakland Raiders fans cringe. Nothing will erase the memory of that 2001 divisional matchup between the Raiders and the New England Patriots. Retired Raider Charles Woodson certainly hasn’t forgotten, and he let Tom Brady know. Woodson sat down with Brady and directly asked him about the infamous fumble-turned-incompletion. 2001. Tuck […]

The Oakland Raiders have acquired wide receiver Trevor Davis from the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport: Source: #Packers traded WR/Returner Trevor Davis to the #Raiders. Davis is a 4.3 speed WR and one of the League’s top punt & kick returners who should have an immediate opportunity to compete at WR. […]

Josh Jacobs was the first running back selected in the 2019 NFL Draft despite never reaching the top of the depth chart during his three seasons at the University of Alabama. Two games into his NFL career, though, the Oakland Raiders running back has already established himself as a “special” player, at least according to […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off of an ugly loss to the Green Bay Packers in their first game on the road, as they were held to just 16 points in a five-point defeat. The Vikings are entering Week 3 with a record of 1-1, and with the Packers now 2-0, it would really behoove […]

There are a few talented players who have requested trades to begin the season with the latest being Jalen Ramsey demanding a trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars. One team who should aggressively pursue a trade for Ramsey is the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders under Jon Gruden have struggled to defend the pass and it showed […]

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey has requested a trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ramsey is a 24-year-old with a first-team All-Pro and two Pro Bowl nods to his name is capable of shutting down the NFL’s best. Ramsey and the Jaguars should have no trouble finding suitors. All NFL teams should be interested in Ramsey. He’s in […]

The Oakland Raiders fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 and to make matters worse, a couple of their offensive skill players were sidelined to end the game. Following their loss, Josh Jacobs and Tyrell Williams are both dealing with injuries. Gruden said that Josh Jacobs is dealing with a groin issue. Tyrell […]

The 2019 NFL season was supposed to have fewer issues with pass interference. But, after two weeks of play, several are angry at the referees for missing on pass interference calls and reviews. Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr can be added to that list. On Carr’s second interception of the day, in the Raiders’ 28-10 […]

The Oakland Raiders took a 28-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. However, rookie running back Josh Jacobs continued the strong start to his career. Jacobs had possibly the highlight of the day for Oakland, by breaking off a massive 51-yard run. .@Raiders rookie RB @iAM_JoshJacobs bursts for 51 yards! #RaiderNation #KCvsOAK […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is at it again, with teammate Travis Kelce helping him out. After the rival Oakland Raiders took an early 10-0 lead over the Chiefs, Mahomes caught fire and went off in the second quarter, leading Kansas City to a whopping four touchdowns in those 15 minutes. One of those […]

The Oakland Raiders have a new all-time passing leader. Quarterback Derek Carr now stands atop the franchise in that category. Carr did so after a second quarter completion to tight end Darren Waller against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. Plunkett, Lamonica, Gannon, Stabler… Now Carr. The moment @derekcarrqb became the Raiders' all-time passing […]

The Oakland Raiders will be hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 but this isn’t just any ordinary divisional game. This game will be the final time that Oakland will be playing a game in the Coliseum that will have the baseball diamond visible. End of an error: today will be the final time […]

Week 2 of the NFL season offers a lot of fascinating matchups, and there are some that DFS players can exploit with excellent DraftKings value plays. Compiling a great DFS lineup always involves finding value players at the right spots, and we’ve got three at each position worth your consideration. Here are the best DraftKings […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders both come into Week 2 as undefeated teams. Only one team will remain undefeated after Sunday with both teams taking part in an AFC West bout for superiority in the division. The Chiefs began their season against the Jacksonville Jaguars who were expected to be improved with Nick […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders are both entering their AFC West showdown this Sunday on a high note, as the Chiefs topped the Jacksonville Jaguars last weekend and the Raiders took care of the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Obviously, the Raiders may be in over their heads here, as the Chiefs have […]

Talk about a double whammy. Oakland Raiders rookie safety Johnathan Abram is being fined for the same hit that also led to his season-ending shoulder injury, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The NFL has informed Abram, who underwent surgery, that he is being penalized $28,075 for lowering his head to initiate contact during […]

Alabama’s legend Nick Saban is a tough-nosed coach who doesn’t smile a whole lot, but according to Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, he does have a sense of humor. Raider RB Josh Jacobs shared a story on Nick Saban’s go-to jokes while he was at Alabama: “I caught like five passes in a row, […]

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley suffered a scary neck injury during his team’s win over the Denver Broncos on Monday and had to be carted off of the field as a result. But Conley appears to be just fine. He was released from the hospital the next day and tweeted that he was okay, and […]

Oakland Raiders right Trent Brown has enjoyed his NFL career as of late. A trade to the New England Patriots earned him a Super Bowl ring as a starter. Then, due to his outstanding play as Tom Brady’s blindside protector, he got himself a four-year $66 million contract to protect Derek Carr. But he wants […]

As soon as the New England Patriots signed Antonio Brown, comparisons to Randy Moss were immediately made. Moss was an insanely talented wide receiver who caused locker-room issues and was considered a risk. The Patriots took that risk back in 2007 and went on to have a historic 18-1 season that was ended by the […]

Rookie strong safety Johnathan Abram finished his Oakland Raiders debut with five tackles and a pass defended. Those will be his only stats from his first season in the NFL, as he tore his rotator cuff and labrum in the game against the Denver Broncos. According to NFL Network’s MJ Acosta, Abram will have surgery […]

We’ve got good news out of Oakland, as Gareon Conley is apparently making a quick recovery. The Raiders cornerback was spotted by reporters at the open portion of the team’s practice Wednesday, according to Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com. Conley went down with a scary neck injury during the team’s Week 1 win over the Broncos. […]

The Oakland Raiders were able to come away with a 24-16 win over the Denver Broncos in their season opener. After an offseason full of drama, especially surrounding Antonio Brown, it was a great change of pace. Tight end Darren Waller may not be a hyped up talent around the NFL, but he showed out […]

When making the decisions in your fantasy football lineups, arguably the toughest position to decide on is wide receiver. Especially if you play in PPR (points per reception) leagues; then making the right choice on what wide receivers you play can be crucial to your fantasy success. In the first week of the season, we […]

Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season kicked off with a defensive war between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, and finished with a surprising win by the Oakland Raiders on Monday Night Football. The New England Patriots dominated the news throughout with a dominating 33-3 victory over the rival Pittsburgh Steelers and by […]

The first week of the 2019 season is under our belt and there was no shortage of fantasy football excellence. Among the players that stood out, Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, and Deshaun Watson likely aided in your fantasy football success in Week 1. Jackson finished with a jaw-dropping performance in Week 1 with 324 yards […]

Gareon Conley had the entire Oakland Raiders and the NFL in shock and awe after the horrific injury he suffered in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. However, the latest development on the player’s condition is painting a better picture for the Raiders secondary. The Raiders have done their checks on Conley. Fortunately, they have […]

The Oakland Raiders were able to come through with a big 24-16 victory over the Denver Broncos in their season opener on Monday night. It was a big win for Jon Gruden and company, but it did not come without a major blow to their defense. Johnathan Abram, their talented rookie safety, suffered a shoulder […]

The Oakland Raiders looked just fine without Antonio Brown on Monday night with Darren Waller flashing his upside in the offense. To no one’s surprise, Jon Gruden plans to continue giving the ball to Waller as long as he produces. TE Darren Waller was #Raiders one skill position player to play 100 percent of offensive […]

The Oakland Raiders, despite encountering quite the tumultuous offseason, are a perfect 1-0 after defeating the rival Denver Broncos on Monday evening. With quarterback Derek Carr and tight end Darren Waller helping the Raiders to victory, the two already seem to have developed some serious chemistry — both on and off the field. “I loved […]