Fantasy Football News & Views
BAL BUF CIN CLE DEN HOU IND JAX KC LAC MIA NE NYJ OAK PIT TEN
ARI ATL CAR CHI DAL DET GB LAR MIN NO NYG PHI SEA SF TB WAS
QB RB WR TE PK | All Non-IDP | DT DE DL ILB OLB LB CB S DB | All the news | FBG News Blogger Archive
Raiders | Marshawn Lynch appealing suspension Fri Oct 20, 07:41 PM
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch is appealing his one-game suspension, according to a source. The appeal hearing is expected to occur early next week.
Link to storyMarshawn Lynch player page
Raiders | Marshawn Lynch suspended one game Fri Oct 20, 07:15 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch was suspended one game Friday, Oct. 20, for unsportsmanlike conduct. Lynch was ejected from the team's Week 7 game for contact with an official.
Link to storyMarshawn Lynch player page
Raiders | Michael Crabtree scores again Fri Oct 20, 12:38 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Michael Crabtree had three receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.
| Footballguys view: Crabtree caught the game-winning score to save his fantasy night, but took a backseat to Amari Cooper the rest of the night. He seemed like a reliable low WR1 going into this one, but his weekly floor is going to be lower in light of this result. |
Michael Crabtree player page
Raiders | Jared Cook has big night Fri Oct 20, 12:27 AM
Oakland Raiders TE Jared Cook logged six receptions (on seven targets) for 107 yards Thursday, Oct. 19, against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Cook had a potential game-winning score clank off of his hands, but he was strong in the middle of the field and also caught a highlight reel play to set up the game-winning situation. He has streamer appeal every week with this upside finally flashed in the Oakland offense and a healthy Derek Carr. |
Jared Cook player page
Raiders | Amari Cooper finally breaks out Fri Oct 20, 12:16 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Amari Cooper caught 11 passes for 210 yards and a pair of touchdowns during the team's Week 7 win against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Cooper is back. If he was on your bench, you won't make that mistake again. |
Amari Cooper player page
Raiders | Derek Carr tops 400 yards passing Fri Oct 20, 12:11 AM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr completed 29 of 52 passes for 417 yards and three touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Oct. 19. Carr added a 15-yard run and did not turn the ball over.
| Footballguys view: Carr was bold throwing downfield, negotiated the pocket well, and avoided mistakes. He is back to being a QB1 going into a matchup with Buffalo next week. |
Derek Carr player page
Raiders | David Amerson out with foot injury Thu Oct 19, 10:36 PM
Oakland Raiders CB David Amerson (foot) will not return against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 after suffering a foot injury.
Link to storyDavid Amerson player page
Raiders | Marshawn Lynch ejected Thu Oct 19, 09:48 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch was ejected against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Oct. 19, after making contact with an official.
Link to storyMarshawn Lynch player page
Raiders | Oakland's Week 7 inactives Thu Oct 19, 07:03 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared QB Connor Cook, LB Cory James, CB Gareon Conley, DL Jihad Ward, OT Jylan Ware, LB Marquel Lee, OT Marshall Newhouse inactive for Week 7.
Connor Cook player pageJihad Ward player page
Cory James player page
Gareon Conley player page
Marquel Lee player page
Raiders | NaVorro Bowman to start Thu Oct 19, 12:14 PM
Oakland Raiders LB NaVorro Bowman will start Thursday, Oct. 19, against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Link to storyNavorro Bowman player page
Raiders | Vadal Alexander to start in Week 7 Wed Oct 18, 09:24 PM
Oakland Raiders OT Vadal Alexander will start at right tackle in Week 7 in place of OT Marshall Newhouse (foot).
Link to story Raiders | Oakland's Wednesday status report Wed Oct 18, 04:16 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley (shin) and OT Marshall Newhouse (foot) have been ruled out for Week 7. LB Cory James (knee), LB Marquel Lee (ankle), LB Nicholas Morrow (ankle) and FB Jamize Olawale (concussion) are listed as questionable. OG Gabe Jackson (foot) and TE Lee Smith (knee) will play.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Jamize Olawale player page
Cory James player page
Gareon Conley player page
Marquel Lee player page
Raiders | Obi Melifonwu returns to practice Wed Oct 18, 03:18 PM
Oakland Raiders S Obi Melifonwu (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 18, and will be eligible to play in Week 9. Melifonwu said his surgically repaired knee feels good.
Link to storyObi Melifonwu player page
Raiders | Oakland's injury report for Tuesday Tue Oct 17, 06:02 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley (shin) and OT Marshall Newhouse (foot) did not practice Tuesday, Oct. 17. OG Gabe Jackson (foot), LB Cory James (knee), LB Marquel Lee (ankle), LB Nicholas Morrow (ankle), FB Jamize Olawale (concussion) and TE Lee Smith (knee) were limited.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Jamize Olawale player page
Cory James player page
Gareon Conley player page
Marquel Lee player page
Raiders | Obi Melifonwu designated for return Tue Oct 17, 03:27 PM
Oakland Raiders S Obi Melifonwu (knee) was designated as a player to return from the Reserve/Injured list. He can now participate in team practices -- his first practice participation since he underwent surgery in August.
Link to storyObi Melifonwu player page
Raiders | Oakland struggling on offense Tue Oct 17, 02:08 PM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr and the rest of the offense have yet to hit their stride this year. On the season, there have been 42 300-yard passing games, 44 100-yard receiving games and 32 100-yard rushing games by individual players. The Raiders boast zero of those 118 such games.
Link to storyDerek Carr player page
Raiders | Raiders practice report for Monday Mon Oct 16, 11:34 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley (shin), LBs Cory James (knee), Marquel Lee (ankle) and OT Marshall Newhouse (foot) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 16. Meanwhile, OG Gabe Jackson (foot), LB Nicholas Morrow (ankle), TE Lee Smith (knee) and FB Jamize Olawale (concussion) were limited participants.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Jamize Olawale player page
Cory James player page
Gareon Conley player page
Marquel Lee player page
Raiders | NaVorro Bowman could be active Week 7 Mon Oct 16, 06:14 PM
Oakland Raiders LB NaVorro Bowman has a chance to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 even though he signed with the Raiders Monday, Oct. 16, according to head coach Jack Del Rio.
| Footballguys view: Bowman shouldn't take that long to get up to speed in the Raiders defense. The team plays on a short week as they take on the Chiefs on Thursday night in Week 7. |
Navorro Bowman player page
Raiders | Oakland adds NaVorro Bowman Mon Oct 16, 04:21 PM
Free-agent LB NaVorro Bowman (49ers) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Oakland Raiders Monday, Oct. 16, worth $3 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Bowman brings more veteran presence to the Raiders defense. He'll play as a two-down run stuffer with his new team as Bowman was already getting taken off the field in passing situations with the 49ers. |
Navorro Bowman player page
Raiders | Low yardage for Amari Cooper Mon Oct 16, 07:39 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Amari Cooper caught five of six passes for 28 yards in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to storyAmari Cooper player page
Raiders | Seth Roberts perfect in Week 6 Mon Oct 16, 07:35 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Seth Roberts caught all three of his passes for 35 yards in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to storySeth Roberts player page
Raiders | Michael Crabtree leads Week 6 receivers Mon Oct 16, 07:31 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Michael Crabtree caught six of his 10 targeted passes for 52 yards and scored a touchdown in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to storyMichael Crabtree player page
Raiders | Big run for Cordarrelle Patterson Mon Oct 16, 07:26 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Cordarrelle Patterson had 55 yards rushing in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers, but he also had one catch for five yards.
Link to storyCordarrelle Patterson player page
Raiders | Marshawn Lynch finds some footing Mon Oct 16, 07:19 AM
Oakland Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch carried 13 times for 63 yards in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers, but he gained no yards receiving and was targeted just twice.
Link to storyMarshawn Lynch player page
Raiders | Rough outing for Derek Carr Mon Oct 16, 07:13 AM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr completed 21 of his 30 pass attempts for 171 yards and one touchdown, but he was also picked off twice in Week 6 against the San Diego Chargers.
Link to storyDerek Carr player page
Raiders | Oakland's Week 6 inactives Sun Oct 15, 03:06 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared QB Connor Cook, OT David Sharpe, CB Gareon Conley, RB Jamize Olawale, DL Jihad Ward, OT Jylan Ware, LB Marquel Lee inactive for Week 6.
Jamize Olawale player pageConnor Cook player page
Jihad Ward player page
Gareon Conley player page
Marquel Lee player page
Raiders | Gareon Conley to visit doctor Sun Oct 15, 10:56 AM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley (shin) will visit a doctor Tuesday, Oct. 17, and could be sidelined for several weeks due to a lingering shin injury.
Link to storyGareon Conley player page
Raiders | OAK interested in NaVorro Bowman Sun Oct 15, 08:19 AM
The Oakland Raiders have expressed interest in free-agent LB NaVorro Bowman (49ers) and a meeting is expected between the two sides within the next few days, according to a source informed of the situation.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders have been playing young linebackers, some of which have had injury issues, so this makes a lot of sense. |
Navorro Bowman player page
Raiders | Antonio Hamilton placed on IR Sat Oct 14, 04:48 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Antonio Hamilton (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 14. The team also signed practice squad LB Shilique Calhoun to their active roster.
Link to storyShilique Calhoun player page
Raiders | Derek Carr to start Week 6 Sat Oct 14, 08:41 AM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr (back) will start Week 6's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
| Footballguys view: Carr is back after suffering this injury against the Broncos in Week 4. The initial prognosis was 2-6 weeks of recovery and obviously Carr is on the short side of that. Fantasy owners should look at him as a QB2 in Week 6. |
Derek Carr player page
Raiders | Derek Carr expected to start Sunday Fri Oct 13, 05:35 PM
Oakland Raiders QB David Carr (back) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 13, and he was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to storyDavid Carr player page
Raiders | Amari Cooper practices in full Fri Oct 13, 05:35 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Amari Cooper (knee) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 13, and he was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to storyAmari Cooper player page
Raiders | Week 6 injury report for Raiders Fri Oct 13, 05:34 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley (shin), CB Antonio Hamilton (knee), LB Marquel Lee (ankle) and DB Jamize Olawale (concussion) did not practice Friday, Oct. 13, and all four are listed as out for Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers. CB David Amerson (shoulder), LB Cory James (knee) and RB DeAndre Washington (hamstring) were limited participants and are considered questionable. QB Derek Carr (back), WR Amari Cooper (knee), OG Gabe Jackson (foot) and TE Lee Smith (knee) practiced in full and have been removed from the report.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Jamize Olawale player page
David Amerson player page
Derek Carr player page
Amari Cooper player page
DeAndre Washington player page
Cory James player page
Gareon Conley player page
Marquel Lee player page
Raiders | Raiders injury report for Thursday Thu Oct 12, 07:37 PM
Oakland Raiders CBs Gareon Conley (shin), Antonio Hamilton (knee), RB Jamize Olawale (concussion) and LB Marquel Lee (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. Meanwhile, LB Cory James (knee), RB DeAndre Washington (hamstring), OG Gabe Jackson (foot), CB David Amerson (shoulder) and TE Lee Smith (knee) were limited participants.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Jamize Olawale player page
David Amerson player page
DeAndre Washington player page
Cory James player page
Gareon Conley player page
Marquel Lee player page
Raiders | Derek Carr has another limited practice Thu Oct 12, 07:31 PM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr (back) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Oct. 12.
| Footballguys view: Carr's back may still be a factor even if he returns to action this week. He was struggling before the injury, so the back issue won't help. We see him as a middle of the road QB2 and hope that he can bounce back this season. |
Derek Carr player page
Raiders | Amari Cooper limited again Thursday Thu Oct 12, 07:14 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Amari Cooper (knee) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Oct. 12.
| Footballguys view: Cooper has had issues with drops and just generally bad play and even if Derek Carr is back, he's not the start he used to be. Cooper is a WR3 at best right now, even if Carr returns. |
Amari Cooper player page
Raiders | Amari Cooper limited in practice Wed Oct 11, 06:45 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Amari Cooper (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Link to storyAmari Cooper player page
Raiders | Derek Carr practices on limited basis Wed Oct 11, 06:44 PM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr (back) was able to take part in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11, on a limited basis.
| Footballguys view: Carr was initially supposed to miss 2-6 weeks with this back injury he suffered against the Broncos in Week 4. It looks like he's back for the Week 6 game against the Chargers. |
Derek Carr player page
Raiders | Oakland practice report for Wed. Wed Oct 11, 06:43 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Gareon Conley (shin), CB Antonio Hamilton (knee), LB Cory James (knee), LB Marquel Lee (ankle), FB Jamize Olawale (concussion) and TE Lee Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. CB David Amerson (shoulder), QB Derek Carr (back), WR Amari Cooper (knee), OG Gabe Jackson (foot) and RB DeAndre Washington (hamstring) were each listed a limited participants.
Link to storyLee Smith player page
Jamize Olawale player page
David Amerson player page
Derek Carr player page
Amari Cooper player page
DeAndre Washington player page
Cory James player page
Gareon Conley player page
Marquel Lee player page
Raiders | Oakland inks Demetrius McCray Tue Oct 10, 11:10 PM
Free-agent CB Demetrius McCray (Seahawks) signed an undisclosed contract with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Link to storyDemetrius McCray player page
Raiders | Derek Carr expected to play Mon Oct 9, 06:22 PM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr (back) is expected to play against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, according to head coach Jack Del Rio.
| Footballguys view: Carr was going to need 2-6 weeks to recover from the back injury he suffered against the Broncos in Week 4...and it looks like only two weeks were necessary. One has to wonder if the team is rushing him back too soon because the offense lacked spark with E.J. Manuel as the starter against the Ravens in Week 5. |
Derek Carr player page
Raiders | Darius Latham suspended Mon Oct 9, 04:12 PM
Oakland Raiders DT Darius Latham has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
Link to story Raiders | Michael Crabtree leads air attack Sun Oct 8, 11:24 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Michael Crabtree finished with six catches on eight targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in a 30-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.
Link to storyMichael Crabtree player page
Raiders | Amari Cooper struggles again Sun Oct 8, 11:20 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Amari Cooper had one catch on two targets for eight yards in a 30-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.
Link to storyAmari Cooper player page
Raiders | Marshawn Lynch finds the end zone Sun Oct 8, 11:09 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch had 12 carries for 43 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 10 yards in a 30-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.
Link to storyMarshawn Lynch player page
Raiders | Marquel Lee leaves game Sun Oct 8, 06:37 PM
Oakland Raiders LB Marquel Lee (ankle) left the Week 5 game against the Baltimore Ravens and he was unable to return.
Link to storyMarquel Lee player page
Raiders | Oakland's Week 5 inactives Sun Oct 8, 02:38 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared CB David Amerson, RB DeAndre Washington, QB Derek Carr, OG Gabe Jackson, CB Gareon Conley, DL Jihad Ward, OT Jylan Ware inactive for Week 5.
| Footballguys view: EJ Manuel will start today, which will limit the Raiders passing game, although Manuel almost brought the Raiders back for a victory at Denver last week. |
Derek Carr player page
DeAndre Washington player page
Jihad Ward player page
Gareon Conley player page
Raiders | Amari Cooper to be more involved? Sat Oct 7, 09:33 PM
Oakland Raiders QB EJ Manuel said he is going to make an effort to make WR Amari Cooper more involved in the offense early against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.
| Footballguys view: Cooper has been plagued by drops and lackluster play. Manuel actually threw the ball well last week, so Cooper has a chance to bounceback. He's worth a WR3/Flex start in this four-team bye week. |
EJ Manuel player page
Amari Cooper player page
Raiders | Big workload for Marshawn Lynch? Sat Oct 7, 09:22 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch should see a 'heavy dose' of carries against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5, according to Eddie Paskal of Raiders.com.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens have a good run defense, but they will be without stout DT Brandon Williams. Lynch is a solid RB2 in this matchup. |
Marshawn Lynch player page
Raiders | EJ Manuel expected to start Fri Oct 6, 06:46 PM
Oakland Raiders QB EJ Manuel is expected to make the start in Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Link to storyEJ Manuel player page
