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Las Vegas Raiders rising star Josh Jacobs wants to be legendary. The Raiders unearthed a gem in their 2019 draft pick, as Jacobs surpassed all expectations in his rookie year. Initially passed on before being picked by the Raiders at No.24, Jacobs immediately proved that he’s one of the biggest snubs in last year’s draft. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (then-Oakland) selected running back Josh Jacobs in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft (24th overall). It is safe to say that Jacobs made them look pretty smart with that pick. In his rookie season, Jacobs appeared in 13 games, rushing for 1,150 yards (eighth in the NFL) and seven […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (at the time the Oakland Raiders) selected running back Josh Jacobs with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Many expected him to make an immediate impact, but most probably did not think he would become a superstar right away. That’s exactly what happened though. Despite […]

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has yet to play a single down in the NFL, but the former LSU star has been thrust into the feature back role. Damien Williams’ decision to opt out of the 2020 season should lead to Edwards-Helaire getting the vast majority of the touches in the Kansas […]

Slowly but surely, the Las Vegas Raiders are filling up the holes in their offensive and defensive rotations. The latest piece to the Raiders’ puzzle was rookie wideout Henry Ruggs III. He now joins sophomore running back Josh Jacobs in their journey of bringing the team back to relevance. According to a recent article posted […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is pleased that he was included in the league’s Top 100 players list after a stellar rookie campaign. The NFL recently released its Top 100 players where Jacobs was ranked 72nd. In just 13 games, Jacobs raked in over 1,150 yards and  seven touchdowns before a shoulder injury […]

Jon Gruden’s first two seasons back with the Las Vegas Raiders franchise haven’t exactly gone to plan. After a disastrous 2018, Gruden’s team did improve last year ending at seven wins and nine losses. Led by some rebounding veterans, a relatively unknown tight end, and an outstanding rookie running back, the Raiders did look much […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a tremendous rookie season, and he is being rewarded for his efforts with his ratings in Madden 21. As a matter of fact, Jacobs has just one halfback ahead of him in the break-tackle rating, and that player is Cleveland Browns star, Nick Chubb. Good luck tackling […]

As rumors continue to swirl concerning the future of quarterback Tom Brady, the Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly thrown their hat into the mix. Of course, the team seemingly already has a franchise signal caller in Derek Carr; that led to standout rookie running back Josh Jacobs expressing his opinion about the immediate future of […]

The Oakland Raiders are slated to become the Las Vegas Raiders after playing in their final season in California. Even with the relocation, fans of the Raiders are undoubtedly going to follow a team that has some reason for optimism moving forward. For the 2019 season, Jon Gruden was in his second season as head […]

The NFL Honors awards show takes place Feb. 1 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. The show will recognize the league’s best players and coaches from the 2019 regular season. While it seems like a foregone conclusion Lamar Jackson seizes the MVP honors, there are plenty of other awards presented that could stir up […]

It has been a heck of a year for Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs. First, he was selected by the Raiders in the first round of the NFL Draft. Then, he signed a four-year contract. Jacobs then proceeded to have a spectacular rookie campaign, playing in 13 games and racking up 1,150 yards and […]

The Oakland Raiders ruled running back Josh Jacobs as out for Sunday’s season finale against the Denver Broncos, the team announced. Jacobs is dealing with a right shoulder fracture. On Wednesday, he had a procedure to treat a skin infection on his leg. He did not practice throughout the week. Raiders coach Jon Gruden recently […]

The Oakland Raiders are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive on the road versus the Denver Broncos in the 2019 NFL season finale. Unfortunately, it appears they will be without running back Josh Jacobs. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Jacobs will not play injuries Week 17 due to a shoulder injury. Source: […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a mystery surgery on Christmas Day, but it’s not expected to have any effect on his status for Sunday according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. The early word on #Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is that the procedure he had last night should not affect his status for […]

Josh Jacobs has been dealing with a shoulder issue for a decent portion of the season, but that apparently wasn’t the only injury hindering him. According to his Instagram, Jacobs had the “fastest foot surgery ever.” Josh Jacobs posted on his Instagram Stories late Wednesday night that he had surgery. Said it went great. More […]

The Oakland Raiders are hoping to have Josh Jacobs available in Sunday’s pivotal matchup with the Denver Broncos. Luckily for them, Jacobs took part in Tuesday’s practice ahead of Week 17. Over the past couple of months, Jacobs has been nursing a fractured shoulder with the Raiders. As a result, the rookie rusher has been […]

The Oakland Raiders, Jon Gruden, and Josh Jacobs have a shot. Though the chances are slim, they can still go to the playoffs with a bit of luck. First, they need to beat the Denver Broncos, however. Though the Broncos aren’t playoff-bound, they should theoretically give their rival Raiders a run for their money on […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been ruled out for his team’s Week 16 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers due to a shoulder injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. And Raiders’ rookie RB Josh Jacobs will be held out of Sunday’s game due to his lingering shoulder injury. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) […]

On Tuesday evening, the NFL formally announced its Pro Bowl selections for the 2019 season. While a slew of alternates were also announced, there were several noticeable snubs that were left off the initial list of Pro Bowlers this time around — Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Kirk Cousins included. Cousins has strung together quite an […]

The Oakland Raiders are set to host their final home game at the Coliseum versus the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. Fortunately, it seems running back Josh Jacobs will be good to go. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Jacobs is active against the Jaguars: Raiders’ RB Josh Jacobs officially active today. This is […]

Josh Jacobs’ right shoulder fracture doesn’t appear to be season-ending. After missing the Week 14 bout with the Tennessee Titans, he plans to play for the Oakland Raiders against another AFC South foe, the Jacksonville Jaguars. A frontrunner for the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, Jacobs told reporters on Friday: “My plan is to […]

The Oakland Raiders are set to host their final game at the Coliseum against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. It appears running back Josh Jacobs will be available after all. Jacobs was sidelined with a shoulder injury during the loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 14. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, […]

The Oakland Raiders will take the field Sunday versus the Tennessee Titans without the services of star rookie running back Josh Jacobs, who has officially been ruled out due to a fractured shoulder. The ailment has reportedly bothered Jacobs for weeks, but it appears that the pain is now too much for him to play […]

The Oakland Raiders will be missing a big part of their offensive firepower if Josh Jacobs wouldn’t be able to play against the Tennessee Titans. There’s still no assurance with regards to the condition of his fractured shoulder plate, and there’s no assurance if he’ll be healthy enough to participate in Oakland’s Week 14 foray. […]

Josh Jacobs has performed up to his first-round draft status. The rookie running back, hailing from Alabama, has added a new dynamic to the Oakland Raiders offense. That dynamic: the ability to be a workhorse running back. Jacobs, through 12 games of play, has 218 rushing attempts for 1,061 yards and seven touchdowns. His attempts […]

The Oakland Raiders , Trent Brown, and Josh Jacobs are trying to stop the bleeding; they’ve lost back-to-back games to cause their playoff hopes to fade. On Sunday, they’ll play the surging 7-5 Tennessee Titans, without their starting right tackle. On Friday, the Raiders officially ruled out right tackle Trent Brown for Sunday’s matchup with […]

Despite the Oakland Raiders losing their last two games, Josh Jacobs has been showcasing why he was a first-round pick. As a result, Jacobs was given the Offensive Rookie of the Month Award for the month of November. Over the course of November, Jacobs rushed for a grand total of 337 yards on 77 attempts […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been putting on a show during his rookie year. He’s a front-runner for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award and the clear focal point of the Raiders offense. However, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN, Jacobs has been playing on a fractured right shoulder ever since Week […]

The NFL season continues to roll along and Week 13 is already upon us. In Week 12, there were quite a few running backs who had standout performances in fantasy football. For another week, Leonard Fournette showed off his much-improved receiving skills as he led all running backs in scoring in Week 12. The Jacksonville […]

Let’s compare Le’Veon Bell of the New York Jets to a rising running back in the NFL. Start here: The Oakland Raiders selected running back Josh Jacobs in the first-round (24th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, Jacobs has done more than impress, he’s flat out balled. The running back has […]

The Oakland Raiders will host the Cincinnati Bengals in a game between two teams with different outlooks in Week 11. With Oakland fighting for a playoff spot in the AFC, this is a game that the Raiders can’t afford to lose. Oakland is coming off a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week […]

Josh Jacobs might be the best offensive player taken in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. It is possible that he is having the best season of any first-rounder, but Nick Bosa might have something to say about that. Regardless, the Raiders seem to have found their running back of the future. Jacobs […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been so good this season that you tend to forget he is a rookie. Through nine games, Jacobs has rushed for 811 yards and seven touchdowns while averaging 4.8 yards per carry, most recently carrying the ball 16 times for 71 yards and a game-winning score in a […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs put his team back in the lead against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football. He did so by rushing for an 18-yard touchdown on 3rd & 1. JOSH JACOBS. 🙌 Go-ahead TD for the @Raiders rookie RB! #RaiderNation @iAM_JoshJacobs 📺: #LACvsOAK on @NFLNetwork | @NFLonFOX | @PrimeVideoHow […]

The AFC playoff picture is muddled, with a plethora of teams in the chase. The Oakland Raiders are one of those teams, sitting at 4-4. The Raiders have a huge game in Week 10 against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers, a must-win if Oakland wants to improve their shot at the playoffs. Oakland is already […]

Josh Jacobs has been on a tear in his rookie season with the Oakland Raiders and there’s no sign of him slowing down anytime soon. Jacobs will continue his impressive stretch against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Before training camps began, Jon Gruden was very adamant that Jacobs could easily be the NFL’s […]

The Oakland Raiders notably secured not one, not two, but three first-round picks as a result of the 2019 NFL Draft. While utilizing two of these three picks to select defensive players, the Raiders did manage to snag one offensive stand out as well in former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs. Currently serving […]

The Oakland Raiders will welcome the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football in Week 10. The Raiders are coming off an impressive win on Sunday where they were able to defeat the Detroit Lions 31-24. With the win in Week 9, the Raiders are now 4-4 and sit at second place in the AFC […]