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Las Vegas RaidersRaiders' Darren Waller shares sage advice on getting through coronavirus isolation

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller spoke on what it means to feel truly isolated as the U.S. grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. In a piece for The Players’ Tribune, Waller shared some of his background as a recovering addict and having been exposed to feeling truly alone during a dark period in his […]

Las Vegas RaidersWhy Raiders signing Jason Witten is awesome for Darren Waller

The Las Vegas Raiders found a new breakout star in 2019. Tight end Darren Waller was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round back in 2015. However, off-field issues derailed his career early on. After just two seasons with the Ravens, Waller missed the entire 2017 season due to a suspension. At that […]

Las Vegas RaidersLas Vegas Raiders: 3 players who broke out in 2019

It was an up and down season for the Oakland Raiders. By week 11, the team was 6-4 and looked poised to sneak into the playoffs for the first time since 2016. That didn’t end up coming to fruition as the Raiders would lose five of their last six games to end the season 7-9. […]

NFLFantasy Football Week 13 Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Tight Ends

The time is running out for everyone to get into a position to make your league’s fantasy football playoffs. Before we pick apart what tight ends to use in Week 13, let’s take a look at what tight ends performed admirably in Week 12. For the third straight game, Zach Ertz was able to produce […]

Las Vegas RaidersDarren Waller must get going again for the Raiders against Kansas City

Going into the season, there were some who felt that Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller was a breakout candidate. The talent was always there; it was just a matter of whether or not Waller, who had been tagged with drug-related suspensions in the past, was going to be able to stay on the field. […]

Las Vegas RaidersThe Raiders need a big-time performance from Darren Waller against the Jets

The Oakland Raiders have won three games in a row. They are 6-4 on the season and in serious position to make a playoff push. One key to that playoff push? None other than tight end Darren Waller. In Week 12, they square off with the New York Jets. At 3-7, they seem like a […]

Las Vegas RaidersOakland Raiders: 3 bold predictions for Week 10 vs. Chargers

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 […]

Las Vegas RaidersRaiders TE Darren Waller makes it clear that Josh Jacobs is 'the real deal'

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller can certainly be categorized as the real deal, especially after just recently inking a multi-year contract to remain with the AFC West franchise for years to come. However, it appears as though Waller isn’t the only current Raiders player to fall under such a category as rookie running back […]

Las Vegas RaidersOakland Raiders: 2 key X-Factors against the Packers in Week 7

The Oakland Raiders will be coming out of their bye week to face the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. The Raiders own a 3-2 record while Green Bay sits atop the NFC North with a 5-1 record. Unlike the Packers, no one expected Oakland to be a formidable team heading into the season. Especially […]

Las Vegas RaidersOakland Raiders sign Darren Waller to extension through 2023

The Oakland Raiders have been an intriguing team to watch so far this season and a big part of that has been due to the breakout season tight end Darren Waller has been having. He has come out of nowhere to be one of the more effective tight ends in the NFL and he has […]

Las Vegas RaidersRaiders coach Jon Gruden thinks Darren Waller is the best tight end in the NFL

When thinking of elite NFL tight ends, names like Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz immediately come to mind. Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden considers his starting tight end, Darren Waller. Gruden praised his guy to Marcus Mosher of Raiders Wire: “He leads the league in receiving right now at his position. If you’ve watched […]

Las Vegas RaidersWhat we learned about the Oakland Raiders in their huge win over the Bears

While watching the Oakland Raiders on HBO’s Hard Knocks, no one believed the roster we were seeing on our televisions was going to be a successful team. Contrary to belief, the Raiders are 3-2 on the season as they head into their bye week in Week 6. On Sunday, Oakland traveled overseas to square off […]

Las Vegas RaidersDarren Waller is turning into a superstar for the Raiders before our eyes

From Jared Cook to Darren Waller. In 2018, Cook totaled 68 catches for 896 yards and six touchdowns for the Oakland Raiders. Cook is now in New Orleans and the Raiders seem to have a new star tight end. Waller began his career with the Baltimore Ravens where he was not used that often. Last […]

NFLDraftKings Week 2 Picks: Best DFS Value Plays

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 […]

Las Vegas RaidersRaiders tight end Darren Waller is 'special' says Jon Gruden

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 […]

Las Vegas RaidersRaiders coach Jon Gruden plans to keep giving the ball to Darren Waller

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 […]

Las Vegas RaidersRaiders QB Derek Carr raves about new tight end Darren Waller

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 […]

Las Vegas RaidersRaiders TE Darren Waller reacts to Week 1 performance vs. Broncos

There had been plenty of speculation regarding the state of the Oakland Raiders passing attack following the departure of wide receiver Antonio Brown. Fortunately, tight end Darren Waller was able to help fill the void in the 2019 NFL season opener versus the Denver Broncos. Waller quickly established himself as a safety net for quarterback […]

Los Angeles RamsFantasy Football: Top 10 waiver wire pickups for Week 2

Week 1 of the fantasy football season is always fun. There are players who surprise, and there are players who disappoint. Both play a role in the top 10 waiver wire pickups for Week 2. One of the worst mistakes you can make in fantasy is to drop nearly half your team after the first […]

Las Vegas RaidersRaiders: Why Darren Waller is the main X-Factor in Week 1 vs. Broncos

For all of the talk about Derek Carr, Antonio Brown, Josh Jacobs, and the rest of the shiny toys on what should be an improved Oakland Raiders offense, one name that has not been discussed all that much is tight end, Darren Waller. Well, not in casual circles, anyway. There are some Raiders fans who […]

Las Vegas Raiders3 players with the most to gain in training camp for the Raiders

The Oakland Raiders are coming off of yet another disastrous season in what has been a decade-and-a-half full of them, as they won just four games in 2018. However, the Raiders have had quite the makeover this offseason, adding the likes of Antonio Brown, Trent Brown, Tyrell Williams, and Lamarcus Joyner, among others, to their […]

Las Vegas Raiders3 players who must take the next step for the Raiders in 2019

Could the Oakland Raiders actually make the playoffs in 2019? After a busy spending spree this offseason, that is obviously what the Raiders are hoping for. Still, in an AFC West where they look like the third-best team and in a loaded conference overall, it’s going to be difficult for Oakland to go from winning […]

Las Vegas RaidersDarren Waller 'no doubt' can fill Jared Cook's shoes says Raiders OC

Jared Cook was one of the most important players on the Oakland Raiders offense last year, and when Derek Carr needed someone to make a catch, he usually looked his way. With Cook moving onto the New Orleans Saints earlier this season the Raiders need someone to step up, and offensive coordinator Greg Olson thinks […]

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