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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell No Week 16 injury designation
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:06 PM
O'Connell (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing fully this week.
Analysis: Per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com, head coach Antonio Pierce noted earlier Friday that O'Connell "should be good to go" and start Sunday versus Jacksonville. With the QB subsequently maintaining his full participation level and avoiding a Week 16 injury designation, O'Connell is poised to return the lineup after being inactive for this past Monday's loss to the Falcons, a game started by Desmond Ridder. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Cleared to play Sunday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:58 PM
Meyers (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after returning to a full practice Friday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As was the case ahead of Week 15 action, Meyers had his practice reps managed this week, but he'll be available Sunday and thus should remain a viable fantasy option given his high volume role in the Raiders offense. In 12 games overall this season, Meyers, who logged a 5-59-0 line on nine targets versus Atlanta this past Monday, has caught 71 of his 105 targets for 802 yards and two TDs. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Remains limited Thursday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:20 PM
Meyers (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Meyers, who also was limited Wednesday, logged back-to-back capped sessions last week as well before practicing fully Saturday and approaching this past Monday's game against the Falcons without an injury designation. Chances are that pattern will be repeated ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Jaguars, with Friday's final injury report set to confirm that notion either way. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 4:14 PM
Meyers (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Meyers was limited at practice this past Thursday and Friday, but was deemed a full participant Saturday and approached Monday's loss to the Falcons without an injury designation. With no reported setbacks, there's a decent chance that Meyers' listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance related. Still, the wideout's status will be worth tracking ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, a contest in which the Raiders should welcome Aidan O'Connell (knee) back to the lineup after the QB was inactive in Week 15. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Back from knee injury
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 3:54 PM
O'Connell (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Guteirrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: O'Connell's ability to practice without limitations suggests he'll be healthy enough to start in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, barring a setback. His return under center is welcome news for Raiders pass catchers Jakobi Meyers and Brock Bowers, who combined for only 94 receiving yards in Desmond Ridder's spot start during Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Returns to practice
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 1:51 PM
O'Connell (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, Kevin Bollinger of Fox 5 Las Vegas reports.
Analysis: Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Tuesday that O'Connell is trending toward playing in Sunday's game against Jacksonville, after the quarterback sat out a 15-9 loss to the Falcons on Monday. O'Connell didn't practice at all last week but was available as the emergency No. 3 quarterback in Monday's loss, with Desmond Ridder drawing the start and Carter Bradley serving as the top backup. |
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Sincere McCormick Sincere McCormick Goes on IR
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 12:38 PM
The Raiders placed McCormick (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: The ankle injury that McCormick sustained in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons will keep the running back sidelined for the final three games of the season. With Zamir White (quadriceps) also on IR, Alexander Mattison and Ameer Abdullahare poised to lead the team's backfield down the stretch, with Dylan Laube and Chris Collier in reserve. McCormick -- who is under contract with Las Vegas through 2025 -- finishes his 2024 campaign with 39 carries for 183 yards and six catches on seven targets for 29 yards in five contests. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Targeted twice in loss
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 10:31 AM
Mayer caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Mayer didn't come close to repeating his Week 14 performance that included seven catches for 68 yards on nine targets in Tampa Bay, but he did reach a 70 percent offensive snap share on Monday Night Football as the Raiders continued to use plenty of two-TE sets. Rookie standout Brock Bowers remains the alpha at this position ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars, but Mayer shouldn't yet be completely crossed off in deeper formats, especially with quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) possibly returning to the lineup. |
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Tre Tucker Tre Tucker Two late receptions in Monday's loss
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 10:25 AM
Tucker caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Tucker's first reception didn't come until the Raiders' penultimate offensive drive of the contest, as quarterback Desmond Ridder struggled to get the ball to his receivers while running back Ameer Abdullah served as a security blanket en route to seven catches on as many targets for 58 yards and a score. Tucker's fantasy floor remains quite low for an upcoming Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars, though Aidan O'Connell's (knee) potential return under center likely helps the passing offense as a whole. |
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Sincere McCormick Sincere McCormick Not expecting to return in 2024
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 2:27 PM
McCormick (ankle) said Tuesday in a story on his personal Instagram account that he plans to "be back next season."
Analysis: The Raiders haven't provided any updates on the severity of the ankle injury that forced McCormick out early in the second quarter of Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons, but the running back is implying himself that he's not expecting to be available for the final three games of the season. The ankle injury comes at a particularly tough time for McCormick, a 2022 undrafted free agent who didn't receive his first NFL carries until Week 12 and performed well enough over the previous three games for head coach Antonio Pierce to name him the team's starter prior to the Week 15 contest. Though he averaged a healthy 4.7 yards per carry on 39 totes through five games with the Raiders, McCormick probably won't be guaranteed a meaningful role heading into 2025, as Las Vegas is likely to seek upgrades to its backfield during the offseason. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Trending toward Week 16 return
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 1:12 PM
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Tuesday that O'Connell (knee) is "trending upwards to play" Sunday against Jacksonville, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: O'Connell was inactive for Monday's loss to the Falcons, but he was cleared to operate as Las Vegas' emergency third quarterback. Desmond Ridder struggled in his spot start versus Atlanta, throwing for 208 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in. A return to the lineup on O'Connell's part could provide a spark to the Las Vegas offense, which would be especially notable for rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who was limited to three catches for 35 yards (on six targets) with Ridder under center Monday. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Leading receiver in MNF loss
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 11:16 PM
Meyers had five receptions on nine targets for 59 yards while getting sacked for a 10-yard loss on his only passing attempt in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: The Raiders tried to tap into Meyers' prior experience as a quarterback with an early trick play against Atlanta, but that plan backfired and resulted in a drive-killing sack. The versatile wideout had a solid receiving night all things considered, leading the Raiders in both targets and yards Monday. Meyers carries a high floor into a soft matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Another quiet game Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:55 PM
Bowers finished with three receptions on six targets for 35 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Bowers saw his usage suppressed for the second week in a row, also finishing below 50 yards receiving for the third time in four contests. Backup tight end Michael Mayer (1-11-0) didn't cut into the starter's workload like we saw in Week 14, so the low usage was a result of the Raiders' game plan against Atlanta. Despite his recent dry spell, Bowers is a tremendous talent who is worth starting in Week 16 against Jacksonville on Sunday. |
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Desmond Ridder Desmond Ridder Throws two picks on MNF
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:45 PM
Ridder completed 23 of 39 pass attempts for 208 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while rushing five times for 28 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Ridder got a spot-start in place of injured starter Aidan O'Connell (knee) on Monday, squaring off against the team that drafted the backup in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The 24-year-old Ridder was inconsistent in his first start for Las Vegas, committing a pair of turnovers before cashing in a late garbage-time touchdown in the loss. O'Connell's injury isn't considered serious, so there is a good chance Ridder returns to the bench for Sunday's tilt against Jacksonville. |
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Sincere McCormick Sincere McCormick Won't return to Week 15 contest
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 9:05 PM
McCormick (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's matchup against Atlanta.
Analysis: McCormick was injured on a one-yard carry in the second quarter. He was deemed questionable to return ahead of Las Vegas' next offensive drive, then ruled out after halftime. McCormick logged eight yards on seven carries along with 17 yards on two receptions prior to exiting. The Raiders backfield will consist of Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube for the remainder of the game. |
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Sincere McCormick Sincere McCormick Questionable to return to MNF
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 8:32 PM
McCormick injured his ankle in Monday's Week 15 game against Atlanta.
Analysis: McCormick had his ankle rolled up on during a second-quarter carry and went to the locker room shortly thereafter. The Raiders announced near the midway point of the period that he's questionable to return. Prior to his exit, McCormick rushed seven times for eight yards and caught both of his targets for 17 yards. If McCormick is unable to return Monday, Alexander Mattison figures to work as Las Vegas' lead back, with Ameer Abdullah contributing behind him. |
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Desmond Ridder Desmond Ridder Getting spot start Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 6:06 PM
With Aidan O'Connell (knee) inactive, Ridder is slated to start Monday night's game against the Falcons, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: O'Connell suffered a bone bruise to his left knee late in the third quarter of the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers in Week 14 and was replaced by Ridder, who went on to complete 12 of his 18 passes for 101 yards to close out the contest. With O'Connell, who officially was listed as questionable after missing three straight practices, sidelined Monday, Ridder will draw his first start for the Raiders against the team that took him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In that context, in the last game on the NFL's Week 15 slate, Ridder is an option for managers who would normally utilize O'Connell in their fantasy lineups or who have an opening in super flex formats. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Inactive, but emergency third QB
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 6:04 PM
O'Connell (knee) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Falcons, but he's available as the Raiders' emergency third quarterback behind Desmond Ridder and Carter Bradley.
Analysis: O'Connell was deemed a non-participant in practice Thursday through Saturday and approached the contest listed as questionable, but the bone bruise to his left knee that he sustained during Week 14 action will end up sidelining the QB on Monday. In O'Connell's place, Ridder is in line to make his first start for the Raiders, while O'Connell will target a potential return to action this coming Sunday versus the Jaguars. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Looks like game-time decision
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 12:19 PM
O'Connell (knee) will use a pregame workout Monday to determine whether he'll play versus the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: O'Connell didn't practice at all during the week due to a knee issue he picked up Week 14 at Tampa Bay, so Las Vegas is preparing as though 2022 third-rounder Desmond Ridder will start at quarterback Week 15. Whoever steps under center for the Raiders on Monday will be looking at an Atlanta defense that's been less than impressive so far this season, especially against the pass. |
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Desmond Ridder Desmond Ridder On track to start Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 11:27 AM
Ridder is expected to start Monday's contest against the Falcons with Aidan O'Connell (knee) seemingly a game-time decision, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Ridder has been Las Vegas' expected starter approaching Week 16 action, but O'Connell (knee), who officially is listed as questionable, will have a chance to log a pregame workout to determine his availability. Official word on O'Connell's status will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to Monday's 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff, but fantasy managers should brace for the eventually of it being Ridder who commands the Raiders offense, which will be led by top wideout Jakobi Meyers, rookie phenom Brock Bowers and backfield riser Sincere McCormick. |
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