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The Las Vegas Raiders face a major decision at the start of free agency at a number of positions. That includes running back, where starter Josh Jacobs is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. While Jacobs’ status is currently up in the air, the Raiders have made sure that backup Ameer Abdullah will remain […]

In what looks to be an NFL free agency with a number of promising running backs, Josh Jacobs may be at the forefront of all of them, with the Raiders choosing not to franchise tag him. At just 26 years old and with five years of experience, the former Alabama running back will most likely […]

Matthew Judon is doing a lot this offseason. Aside from on-field preparations, the linebacker has been very vocal about his recruitment pitches. Following a recent attempt to bring Mike Evans to the New England Patriots, Judon now turns his sights to two other offensive players: Calvin Ridley and Josh Jacobs. Appearing on the “Good Morning […]

The running back position and NFL free agency don’t currently have a great relationship. It has become the norm for teams to avoid paying running backs long-term or lucrative contracts because of the injury risk and ease of replacing players for cheap at the position. Time and time again, teams have refused to pay their […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders approach a critical juncture in free agency, the spotlight falls on star running back Josh Jacobs. With the franchise tag deadline looming, the Raiders have outlined their strategy regarding Jacobs. According to reports, they have opted against utilizing the franchise tag. This would have entailed a payment of $14,149,200 for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are headed towards a free agency crossroads with star running back Josh Jacobs. Before the franchise tag deadline, the Raiders have devised their Jacobs plan. Las Vegas will try to re-sign Jacobs, but they don’t plan on franchise tagging him, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. If Jacobs were to receive the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are turning a new corner amid major changes in 2024. The Chargers hired former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh to lead the team’s newfound efforts. Moreover, LA has a great chance to land Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs in NFL Free Agency. Chargers lead the Josh Jacobs NFL Free […]

There’s at least mutual interest between Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders on the veteran running back re-signing with his longtime team in free agency this summer. One major potential sticking point? Pretty much the same contract negotiation dynamics that prompted Jacobs to hold out until two weeks before kickoff of the 2023 season. “The […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking off a new era in 2024. After a typically tumultuous, disappointing start led to the midseason dismissals of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders have started fresh early in the offseason by hiring interim coach Antonio Pierce and former Los Angeles Chargers general manager […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2024 in search of their identity. With Antonio Pierce now at the helm full-time, the team faces several critical areas to address during the upcoming offseason. Specifically, their focus must be on fortifying the secondary and bolstering the linebacking corps. Raiders’ 2023 Season Recap The 2023 season marked a significant […]

The Houston Texans concluded their 2023 NFL season on a rollercoaster note. They achieved a 10-7 record but faced a challenging playoff defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round. As the team gears up for the offseason, the focus shifts towards identifying early targets in free agency to fortify the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are essentially playing for pride in Week 18 after being eliminated from the playoffs. However, it’s going to be a tough task taking down the Denver Broncos after Josh Jacobs’ latest injury update. As it turns out, the superstar running back is officially ruled out for Sunday’s game, according to ESPN’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will close out their tumultuous season with a Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Before the Raiders head into battle, Antonio Pierce dropped some insightful injury updates on Kolton Miller and Josh Jacobs. Pierce confirmed that Miller will be active and that the Raiders will have their full offensive line. […]

It is often tricky to gauge the motivations of management and the fan base when their team heads into the final game of the regular season with no postseason aspirations intact. Losing and improving draft placement is a preference for many, but those sentiments are not shared by the people competing for the love of […]

The 2023 NFL season has been a tumultuous journey for the Las Vegas Raiders. It ultimately culminated in their elimination from playoff contention. Despite starting the season with high expectations, the team’s performance has been riddled with setbacks and disappointing outcomes. From challenges in their personnel signings to key injuries, the Raiders have encountered obstacles […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was doubtful heading into Sunday’s Week 17 clash against the Indianapolis Colts and is not going to play because of a quad injury, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While the Raiders held out some hope Jacobs could return to play this weekend, he didn’t practice all week […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who has sat out their previous two games due to a quad injury, is now in line to miss his third straight game. The Raiders will meet the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17 on Sunday, and Jacobs has been officially listed as “doubtful” for the game–which means that […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Kansas City Chiefs in a divisional showdown on Christmas Day, but they’re going to be without star running back Josh Jacobs. The former Alabama standout is out due to a quad injury, as reported by Tom Pelissero. Jacobs actually sat out the Week 15 win over the Los […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are still in the mix for the postseason even though the odds are stacked against them. To make matters worse, the offense could be without two impact players, as Josh Jacobs and Michael Mayer each received an injury update on Thursday. As Vegas prepares for its Christmas Day game against the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are a longshot to make the playoffs so there isn’t much for them to play for the rest of the season. They’ll still attempt to win games and appear likely to welcome back starting running back Josh Jacobs for their Week 16 tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs. Raiders head coach […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers will battle in a must-win affair for both sides on Thursday night. Raiders star running back Josh Jacobs is listed as questionable to play with a quad injury, but NFL insider Ian Rapoport said Jacobs’ status is officially out for the game and Zamir White is listed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for a crucial Week 15 Thursday Night Football clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. But first, let’s take a look at how the Raiders have fared this season and what’s at stake for them. They are coming off a disappointing Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. However, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season, and there are several key figures to blame for this defeat. The Raiders’ defense performed commendably, holding the Vikings to just a single field goal for nearly four quarters. However, the offense’s inability to capitalize […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a solid 2023 NFL season so far, with a 5-6 record. However, they faced a heartbreaking loss against the Miami Dolphins in Week 11, with a score of 20-13. As they prepare for their Week 12 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Raiders are determined to bounce back […]

Josh Jacobs is known for his ruthless manner of getting past defenders because of his mean rushing game. The Las Vegas Raiders running back feeds off this energy and continues this brand of play. But, it has gotten him into trouble in the past. Most recently, he got fined for unnecessary roughness. Jacobs did it […]

The Las Vegas Raiders got a painful reality check against the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. The Raiders lost with a final score of 20-13. Las Vegas fell short in several key areas. In this article, we will examine the reasons behind the Raiders’ loss and identify the personnel who are most to blame. Week […]

We have a Las Vegas Raiders Week 11 game scheduled against the Miami Dolphins. This marks the initial encounter since 2021, a game in which the Raiders emerged victorious in overtime. The Raiders have experienced a dynamic season. They currently hold a 5-5 record and parted ways with their former head coach just two weeks […]

In a recurring pattern of infractions, the NFL has once again fined Las Vegas Raiders star running back, Josh Jacobs, this time slapping him with a $21,855 penalty for unnecessary roughness during a run in Week 11’s game against the New York Jets. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, this fine mirrors the exact amount levied […]

We have you covered with our NFL odds series with a Raiders–Dolphins prediction and pick. One of the more revitalized franchises coming into this week has to be the Las Vegas Raiders. They were the first team this season to fire their head coach mid-season, and since Josh McDaniels has been gone, the energy has […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs isn’t too happy with the NFL right now. The rusher was fined $21,855 by the league for a play that occurred during a Week 9 game with the New York Giants. On the play, Jacobs ran into contact on a third down call in the red zone. Jacobs […]

Week 10 of the 2023 fantasy football season is upon us. This signals the approaching stretch run. Whether you’re aiming to secure a top seed, climb in the standings, or make a last-ditch effort for a playoff spot, your running back decisions are currently crucial. Our Week 10 fantasy RB PPR rankings are here to […]

It’s safe to say that Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs, and the rest of the Las Vegas Raiders are already enjoying the new atmosphere in the locker room, one that is no longer ruled by Josh McDaniels, who was recently fired from his job as head coach of the team. Just days after McDaniels lost his […]

It’s a new era for Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders — and they passed their first test since the firing of Josh McDaniels. Jacobs definitely loved the way his team played on Sunday against the New York Giants at home less than a week since McDaniels was handed his walking papers and got […]

Who are the Las Vegas Raiders players who should have been traded at the 2023 NFL trade deadline? How about Jimmy Garoppolo, Josh Jacobs, Hunter Renfrow, Davante Adams, and basically everyone not named Maxx Crosby? Ok, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but for a team that was just hours away from firing head […]

For the past eight weeks, we’ve been diligently navigating the unpredictable world of fantasy football running back options. We’ve tackled injuries and made predictions about breakouts and disappointments. We have kept a close eye on rookie performance and hopefully helped you secure some victories along the way. The grind never stops, so let’s dive back […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are struggling after their 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football in Week 8. The Raiders offense has been especially bad, struggling to get two of the best offensive weapons in the league, running back Josh Jacobs and wide receiver Davante Adams, involved. After the loss, reporters asked […]

Fantasy football season is flying by, and in some cases, we are right around the midway point of the regular season as we approach Week 7. A quick look at your team, and the teams of everyone else in your league, will likely show you that everyone’s squad is pretty beat up heading into this […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a slow start to their 2023 NFL season. They have won just one game and lost three. This has put them in third place in the AFC West. The Raiders have shown some promising signs, but there is still room for improvement. In this article, we will identify the […]

The NFL Trade Deadline is Oct. 31. The 1-3 Las Vegas Raiders have four opponents left before then: the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. With Jimmy Garoppolo’s status for Monday night’s game against the Packers still uncertain, it’s entirely possible the Raiders lose at least three of those games. […]