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Raiders | Sio Moore injures neck Sun Dec 8, 09:02 PM
Oakland Raiders LB Sio Moore (neck) suffered a neck injury in the Week 14 game against the New York Jets.
Link to storySio Moore player page
Raiders | Two suffer concussions Sun Dec 8, 09:01 PM
Oakland Raiders TE Nick Kasa (concussion) and DT Vance Walker (concussion) suffered concussions in the Week 14 game against the New York Jets.
Link to storyVance Walker player page
Nick Kasa player page
Raiders | Marcel Reece has good day Sun Dec 8, 04:16 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Marcel Reece had 19 carries for 123 yards in Week 14. One of them was a 63-yard touchdown run.
| Footballguys view: Reece was able to break through against the best run defense in the league. If Rashad Jennings is not cleared for the Week 15 game against the Chiefs, Reece will be a nice RB2 play. |
Marcel Reece player page
Raiders | Taiwan Jones to be used at RB Sun Dec 8, 11:56 AM
Oakland Raiders CB Taiwan Jones will be used a running back in the team's Week 14 game because RBs Rashad Jennings (concussion) and Darren McFadden (ankle) are inactive.
Link to storyTaiwan Jones player page
Raiders | Week 14 Inactives Sun Dec 8, 11:41 AM
The Oakland Raiders have declared RB Darren McFadden, WR Denarius Moore, RB Jeremy Stewart, OG Lamar Mady, OG Mike Brisiel, RB Rashad Jennings, SS Tyvon Branch inactive for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Andre Holmes will start again and he makes a great deep sleeper with his deep ball game and the Jets recent struggles against downfield passes. |
Tyvon Branch player page
Rashad Jennings player page
Denarius Moore player page
Jeremy Stewart player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings to miss Week 14 Sun Dec 8, 11:16 AM
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) will not play Week 14 because of a concussion.
Link to storyRashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings not expected to play Sun Dec 8, 10:33 AM
Oakland Raiders RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) is not expected to play in the team's Week 14 game. The Raiders will shift FB Marcel Reece over.
| Footballguys view: Reece has low-end RB2 value in PPR leagues because of his good hands as a receiver, but in nonPPR leagues, he is likely to be stacked up by the Jets defense too often to matter. |
Marcel Reece player page
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Brian Sanford waived Sat Dec 7, 08:59 PM
The Oakland Raiders have waived DE Brian Sanford.
Link to story Raiders | One to IR Sat Dec 7, 04:28 PM
The Oakland Raiders placed FS Usama Young (neck) and on Injured Reserve.
Link to storyUsama Young player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings still not cleared Fri Dec 6, 08:25 PM
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) has still not been cleared to play in the Week 14 game against the New York Jets.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners need to have another plan in place. Jennings is a game time decision, and a questionable play in Week 14 against a tough Jets run defense. |
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Kaluka Maiava lands on IR Fri Dec 6, 07:46 PM
The Oakland Raiders placed LB Kaluka Maiava (ribs) on the season-ending Injured Reserve list Friday, Dec. 6.
Link to storyKaluka Maiava player page
Raiders | Friday injury report for Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 06:00 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Jeremy Stewart (ankle, knee), OG Mike Brisiel (ankle, knee), LB Kaluka Maiava (calf, ribs), FS Usama Young (neck) and SS Tyvon Branch (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 14. LB Miles Burris (toe) is listed as questionable. OT Menelik Watson (illness) and DE Jason Hunter (foot) are listed as probable. Hunter and Watson fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6. Branch and Burris were limited during practice while the other players did not participate in practice.
Link to storyJason Hunter player page
Usama Young player page
Tyvon Branch player page
Kaluka Maiava player page
Miles Burris player page
Jeremy Stewart player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings questionable Fri Dec 6, 05:53 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Jennings has not been cleared to play yet, but his matchup is so bad against the Jets that you might not want to play him even if he is active. |
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Denarius Moore ruled out Fri Dec 6, 05:52 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Denarius Moore (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Andre Holmes will start and provide boom/bust WR3/Flex value again this week. The Jets and Antonio Cromartie have been giving up a lot of big plays in the passing game, so give Holmes a look if you are desperate. |
Denarius Moore player page
Raiders | Darren McFadden to miss Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 05:47 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Even as a part-time player, McFadden can't stay healthy. |
Darren McFadden player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings still has to pass tests Thu Dec 5, 11:30 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) still needs to pass some concussion tests before being cleared to play Week 14.
| Footballguys view: The Jets have been the toughest matchup for running backs all season, so even if Jennings is cleared, he's far from a great play this week. |
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings limited Thu Dec 5, 05:50 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: Rough news as Jennings has been playing well--keep an eye on whether he takes the field Friday. If he doesn't play, Marcel Reece is likely next man up. It's a tough matchup, so try to avoid this at all if possible. |
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Denarius Moore misses practice Thu Dec 5, 05:42 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Denarius Moore (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: Moore has been on the shelf a while and at this point there is no reason to race him back. You can drop him in redraft formats if you haven't already. |
Denarius Moore player page
Andre Holmes player page
Raiders | Thursday practice report for Week 14 Thu Dec 5, 05:36 PM
Oakland Raiders OG Mike Brisiel (ankle, knee), LB Kaluka Maiava (ribs, calf), RB Jeremy Stewart (ankle, knee) and S Usama Young (neck) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 5. S Tyvon Branch (ankle), LB Miles Burris (toe) and DE Jason Hunter (foot) were limited. OT Menelik Watson (illness) practiced in full.
Link to storyJason Hunter player page
Usama Young player page
Tyvon Branch player page
Kaluka Maiava player page
Miles Burris player page
Jeremy Stewart player page
Raiders | Darren McFadden not practicing Thu Dec 5, 02:26 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: McFadden is banged up (again) and doesn't deserve your trust as a fantasy owner. Look to Rashad Jennings as a RB2 with upside in Week 14. |
Darren McFadden player page
Raiders | Darren McFadden has ankle injury Wed Dec 4, 06:30 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) missed practice with an ankle injury Wednesday, Dec. 4, after he missed three games this season with a strained right hamstring. 'He actually injured the ankle in the game the other day and it was (hurt) more than what we had initially thought,' head coach Dennis Allen said. 'He wasn't able to go today and hopefully we'll be able to get him out there soon, but I don't know.' It's likely that McFadden sits out against the New York Jets in Week 14.
| Footballguys view: McFadden just got back from a hamstring injury and is already banged up. Fantasy owners need to move in a different direction this week. Even if McFadden was 1000% healthy he would split time with Rashad Jennings. |
Darren McFadden player page
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Wednesday practice report for Week 14 Wed Dec 4, 06:05 PM
Oakland Raiders G Mike Brisiel (ankle, knee), LB Kaluka Maiava (ribs, calf), RB Jeremy Stewart (ankle, knee), T Menelik Watson (illness) and S Usama Young (neck) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. S Tyvon Branch (ankle), LB Miles Burris (toe) and DE Jason Hunter (foot) all were limited in practice.
Link to storyJason Hunter player page
Usama Young player page
Tyvon Branch player page
Kaluka Maiava player page
Miles Burris player page
Jeremy Stewart player page
Raiders | Expected to let Darren McFadden hit free agency Wed Dec 4, 04:42 PM
The Oakland Raiders are not expected to make an offer to RB Darren McFadden before he becomes a free agent this offseason.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. McFadden is one of the most physically talented backs in the league today. However, his injury history is reads longer than Infinite Jest. We can't imagine he'll break the bank in free agency this offseason. |
Darren McFadden player page
Raiders | Denarius Moore sitting Wed Dec 4, 03:12 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Denarius Moore (shoulder) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Moore is a talented player, but his career has been held back by injuries and inconsistencies. We would like to see more from Andre Holmes. He had a great game on Thanksgiving against the Cowboys (seven catches, 136 yards) and gives the team another quality target opposite Rod Streater. |
Denarius Moore player page
Raiders | Taiwan Jones working at RB Wed Dec 4, 03:11 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Taiwan Jones is receiving reps at running back during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Jones was drafted as a running back out of Easter Washington. He was converted to cornerback in the offseason. It's not a problem for him to take a few reps on the offensive side of the ball. |
Taiwan Jones player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings practicing Wed Dec 4, 02:36 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) is participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: A good sign for Jennings here. Even with Darren McFadden on the field we still like Jennings as a low-end RB2 option for your fantasy team. |
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Darren McFadden sitting out practice Wed Dec 4, 02:25 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: The team has to be cautious with McFadden given his long injury history. He's going to split time in the backfield with Rashad Jennings moving forward. We can only recommend him as a desperation flex this week against the Jets. |
Darren McFadden player page
Raiders | Discussing deal with Jared Veldheer Tue Dec 3, 02:03 PM
The Oakland Raiders are discussing a new contract for OT Jared Veldheer with him set to become an unrestricted free agent at the season's end. Veldheer said contract talks are ongoing, and he's confident he will remain with the team long term. He made his season debut against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13 after having triceps surgery in August. Veldheer played every snap in his first game back and was solid.
| Footballguys view: Veldheer is one of the best young tackles in the league today. The Raiders would be wise to lock him up with a new long-term deal. |
Raiders | Tyler Wilson added to practice squad Sat Nov 30, 07:31 PM
The Oakland Raiders have signed QB Tyler Wilson to their practice squad.
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Raiders | Tyvon Branch nearly ready Sat Nov 30, 02:52 AM
Oakland Raiders SS Tyvon Branch (ankle) worked out with team trainers Friday, Nov. 29, and coach Dennis Allen said he is hopeful that Branch will return to game action soon. Branch has missed the past 10 games.
Link to storyTyvon Branch player page
Raiders | Sticking with Matt McGloin for now Sat Nov 30, 02:50 AM
Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen said he intends to stick with QB Matt McGloin as his starting quarterback for now in remarks made at his press conference on Friday, Nov. 29. However, Allen also wants to get another look at QB Terrelle Pryor before this season ends. It is all part of Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie gathering as much information as possible on their quarterback situation before they head into the offseason.
| Footballguys view: This is the smart approach for a franchise that is still in the midst of rebuilding. Fourth-round pick Tyler Wilson is also still on the practice squad, so he could get a look by week 17 with the season lost. The Raiders have won enough games to possibly take them out of the mix for an elite quarterback prospect next year, so getting as much information on their current crop of young quarterbacks is very important. |
Terrelle Pryor player page
Raiders | Jared Veldheer says he feels fine following first game Sat Nov 30, 02:46 AM
Oakland Raiders OL Jared Veldheer made his season debut Thursday, Nov. 28, after being out 11 games with a torn triceps, and the Raiders said they would go by 'feel' to see how long the left tackle would play on Thursday. It turned out Veldheer played every snap and helped the offensive line keep QB Matt McGloin clean. He wasn't sacked by the Dallas Cowboys once. 'I felt great,' he said. 'I wanted to help us, and I was able to maintain my stamina and I felt good conditioning-wise. My arm held up great. That's all in the past now.'
Link to story Raiders | No timetable for Denarius Moore Fri Nov 29, 10:21 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said the team is taking a wait-and-see approach to determine when WR Denarius Moore (shoulder) will be able to return from his injury.
| Footballguys view: As long as Andre Holmes keeps scorching the competition like he did on Thanksgiving, the Raiders will be in no mood to rush him back. |
Denarius Moore player page
Raiders | Several injured Week 13 Fri Nov 29, 10:20 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said FS Usama Young (neck), CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), LB Kaluka Maiava (calf), CB Jeremy Stewart (ankle, knee) and OG Mike Brisiel (knee) suffered injuries during the team's Week 13 game.
Link to storyUsama Young player page
Mike Jenkins player page
Kaluka Maiava player page
Jeremy Stewart player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings shows improvement Fri Nov 29, 10:01 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) showed improvement Friday, Nov. 29, after suffering a concussion in the team's Week 13 game. Jennings will have to pass the concussion tests before being cleared to play.
| Footballguys view: Jennings has the Jets next week, so you probably won't want to play him even if he is good to go. |
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Rashad Jennings has concussion Thu Nov 28, 11:38 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Rashad Jennings (concussion) suffered a concussion during the team's Week 13 game.
| Footballguys view: Jennings has 10 days to get cleared before the Raiders next game against the Jets. His touchdowns made Jennings' fantasy owners day on Thanksgiving, and he'll need them again if he's ready to roll against the stingy Jets run defense in Week 14. |
Darren McFadden player page
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Mike Jenkins injured Thu Nov 28, 08:32 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the team's Week 13 game.
Link to storyMike Jenkins player page
Raiders | Usama Young injured Thu Nov 28, 06:58 PM
Oakland Raiders FS Usama Young (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the team's Week 13 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyUsama Young player page
Raiders | Week 13 Inactives Thu Nov 28, 03:20 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared DL Brian Sanford, WR Brice Butler, WR Denarius Moore, DL Jason Hunter, OG Lamar Mady, OT Menelik Watson, SS Tyvon Branch inactive for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Without Denarius Moore we'll see Andre Holmes as the starter opposite Rod Streater. |
Tyvon Branch player page
Denarius Moore player page
Brice Butler player page
Raiders | Darren McFadden will not start Thu Nov 28, 12:22 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) is expected to play in the team's Week 13 game, but will not get the start.
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Raiders | Darren McFadden will not start Thu Nov 28, 12:18 PM
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) is expected to play in the team's Week 13 game, but will not get the start.
| Footballguys view: Just as we expected. The way Rashad Jennings has been playing, there's no need to take him off the field. McFadden will be eased back into the lineup. Start Jennings as you normally would. |
Darren McFadden player page
Raiders | Jared Veldheer activated Wed Nov 27, 06:36 PM
The Oakland Raiders have activated OT Jared Veldheer (triceps) from the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list.
| Footballguys view: Getting Veldheer back is huge for the Raiders. He's one of the best young left tackles in the game today. Veldheer will help better protect rookie quarterback Matt McGloin. |
Raiders | Tyler Wilson cut Wed Nov 27, 05:20 PM
The Oakland Raiders cut QB Tyler Wilson Wednesday, Nov. 27.
| Footballguys view: Wilson is likely to be signed back to the practice squad when he clears waivers. |
Tyler Wilson player page
Raiders | Darren McFadden will play Wed Nov 27, 04:37 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) will play in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 28, for the first time since straining his right hamstring Nov. 3. Offensive coordinator Greg Olson said earlier this week that they would ride the 'hot hand' of RB Rashad Jennings. 'The guy that's in there and being the most effective will be the guy that gets the opportunity,' head coach Dennis Allen said. 'But I see them both getting a chance to carry the ball. We'll see how it goes. We'll play (it) out as the game plays along.'
| Footballguys view: McFadden will play, but we're sure his snaps will be limited. The way Rashad Jennings has been playing there's no need to overuse McFadden and aggravate his hamstring injury. |
Darren McFadden player page
Rashad Jennings player page
Raiders | Wednesday injury report for Week 13 Wed Nov 27, 02:34 PM
Oakland Raiders DT Daniel Muir (knee) and OT Menelik Watson (illness) were each able to practice in full Wednesday, Nov. 27. LB Kevin Burnett (quadriceps), CB Mike Jenkins (concussion), LB Kaluka Maiava (ribs), LB Sio Moore (shoulder) and TE Mychal Rivera (concussion) were each listed as limited participants. Jenkins, Maiava, Moore, Rivera and Watson are each listed as questionable, while Muir is probable. Burnett has been ruled out.
Link to storyKevin Burnett player page
Daniel Muir player page
Mike Jenkins player page
Kaluka Maiava player page
Sio Moore player page
Mychal Rivera player page
Raiders | Darren McFadden questionable Wed Nov 27, 02:23 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: If McFadden does play against the Cowboys then we should see him eased back into the lineup. The way that Rashad Jennings is playing the team doesn't want to take him completely out of the game. We'll see a split going forward. |
Darren McFadden player page
Raiders | Denarius Moore out for Week 13 Wed Nov 27, 02:21 PM
The Oakland Raiders have ruled WR Denarius Moore (shoulder) out for the Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: Without Moore we will see more targets for Rod Streater, a favorite receiver of quarterback Matt McGloin. Andre Holmes is likely to start in Moore's place on Thursday. |
Denarius Moore player page
Raiders | Two ruled out for Thanksgiving Wed Nov 27, 02:00 PM
The Oakland Raiders have ruled SS Tyvon Branch (ankle) and DE Jason Hunter (foot) out for the Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 28.
Link to storyJason Hunter player page
Tyvon Branch player page
Raiders | Darren McFadden limited Tue Nov 26, 07:42 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) was limited in practice Tuesday, Nov. 26.
| Footballguys view: It's a bit of a surprise that we may see McFadden this week. If he does play on Thanksgiving then expect the Raiders to ease him back into the lineup. Even if he was 1000 percent healthy we would still see plenty from Rashad Jennings. |
Darren McFadden player page
Raiders | Tuesday practice report for Week 13 Tue Nov 26, 07:32 PM
Oakland Raiders S Tyvon Branch (ankle), DE Jason Hunter (foot) and OT Menelik Watson (illness) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 26. LB Kevin Burnett (quadriceps), CB Mike Jenkins (concussion), LB Kaluka Maiava (ribs), LB Sio Moore (shoulder), DT Daniel Muir (knee) and TE Mychal Rivera (concussion) were limited.
Link to storyKevin Burnett player page
Jason Hunter player page
Daniel Muir player page
Mike Jenkins player page
Tyvon Branch player page
Kaluka Maiava player page
Sio Moore player page
Mychal Rivera player page
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