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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Strikes fantasy gold in spot-start
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:15 PM
Mayer had five receptions on seven targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Mayer returned from a two-game layoff to find himself as the Raiders' starting tight end sans Brock Bowers (knee). The veteran backup took full advantage of the opportunity, scoring his first touchdown of the season and rewarding savvy managers who scooped him up for Week 6. It is currently unclear if Bowers will be available for next Sunday's tilt against the Chiefs. If the starter's knee keeps him on the sidelines, then Mayer would retain his elevated streaming appeal in Week 7. |
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Tre Tucker Tre Tucker Leads team with 70 yards
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 9:45 PM
Tucker had five receptions on as many targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Tucker finished as the Raiders' leading receiver on a low-volume day from the passing offense. The 24-year-old finished with a receiving line somewhere in between the highs and lows we had seen over his previous five appearances. The overall package has been a net positive from the speedy wideout after producing a 24-356-4 line through six starts. Tucker provides enough upside to warrant a spot in most fantasy lineups ahead of next Sunday's tilt against Kansas City. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Recent struggles continue
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 9:01 PM
Meyers finished with four receptions on as many targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Meyers recent struggles continued after failing to eclipse 40 receiving yards for the third week running. At least the Raiders were able to pick up a win after losing their previous two contests during the wideout's current slump. Las Vegas is still without the services of star TE Brock Bowers (knee), so Meyers needs to step up his play for both his team and frustrated fantasy managers. Perhaps Meyers can turn his disappointing campaign around if he can find the end zone for the first time in 2025 against the Chiefs next Sunday. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Effective in win Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 7:25 PM
Smith completed 17 of 23 pass attempts for 174 yards, one touchdown and one interception while losing three yards on four carries in Sunday's 20-10 win over Tennessee.
Analysis: Smith got the Raiders back in the win column after a recent poor string of play had critics calling for a quarterback change in Las Vegas. The veteran signal-caller appears to have staved off a potential QB controversy with improved play against a struggling Titans squad Sunday. The 34-year-old still couldn't pitch a clean outing, throwing his 10th interception of campaign early in the fourth quarter. The late turnover didn't cost his team a chance at victory, meaning Smith should remain under center for a tough road matchup against the Chiefs next Sunday. |
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Ashton Jeanty Ashton Jeanty Heavy involvement in win
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 6:30 PM
Jeanty rushed 23 times for 75 yards and a touchdown while bringing in two of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 20-10 victory over the Titans.
Analysis: Jeanty ground out a solid fantasy day by scoring his third rushing touchdown of the year on a season-high 23 carries. Veteran backup Raheem Mostert (five carries) was the only other rusher to record a touch in the win, highlighting Jeanty's stranglehold on the every-down role out of Las Vegas' backfield. The sixth overall pick from this year's draft has generated 497 combined yards from scrimmage with five total touchdowns through six starts in 2025. Jeanty's offensive involvement has increased with an average of 22.3 touches over the Raiders' last three contests. Fantasy managers can start the Boise State product with confidence for next Sunday's road tilt against the Chiefs. |
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Dylan Laube Dylan Laube Questionable to return
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 5:58 PM
Laube (hamstring) is questionable to return to Las Vegas' matchup versus the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: Laube left the field during the second half, and the severity of his injury is currently unclear. With Zamir White (coach's decision) inactive, Ashton Jeanty and Raheem Mostert would be the only healthy running backs on the team if Laube is unable to return. |
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Zamir White Zamir White Inactive Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 1:51 PM
White is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: White is thus the odd man out in the Raiders' Week 6 backfield, so Ashton Jeanty, Raheem Mostert and Dylan Laube are slated to handle the team's RB duties versus Tennessee. With 10 carries for 25 yards and three catches for 19 yards in four games thus far, White is off the fantasy lineup radar. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Set to retain starting job
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 8:18 AM
Smith will remain the Raiders' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Titans after Las Vegas had "no serious discussion" about benching the signal-caller following the team's four-game losing streak, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Much of the team's struggles over the past four games have fallen on Smith's shoulders, as the veteran quarterback has thrown eight interceptions and has taken 12 sacks over that stretch. Poor offensive line play hasn't helped Smith, and he'll be further handicapped Sunday by the continued absence of star tight end Brock Bowers (knee), who is set to miss a second straight game. Though the Raiders aren't yet prepared to turn the offense over to backup Kenny Pickett, the idea of a change under center could gain some momentum if Smith is unable to deliver a clean outing against the Titans, who rank in the bottom 10 of the league in both yards and points allowed per game. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Likely to remain out through Week 7
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 8:07 AM
Bowers (knee), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, is considered unlikely to be available for the Raiders' Week 7 contest at Kansas City, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Since sustaining a bone bruise and PCL injury in his knee in the Raiders' Week 1 win over the Patriots, Bowers had been noticeably slowed by the issue over Las Vegas' subsequent three contests before he ended up sitting out this past Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts. Since Bowers needs rest to fully move past the injury, he was held out of all three Week 6 practices before being ruled out two days in advance of the matchup with Tennessee. Pelissero notes that the Raiders plan to give Bowers "a chance" to play next Sunday against the Chiefs if his knee is feeling better than anticipated after two weeks off from playing in games, but Las Vegas "wants to be smart" with the star tight end before its bye in Week 8. With that in mind, fantasy managers should prepare to have another option available at tight end in place of Bowers until at least Week 9. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Won't play versus Titans
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 3:52 PM
Bowers (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Coach Pete Carroll acknowledged earlier Friday that Bowers "isn't quite ready yet," per Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site, and now that the tight end has been officially ruled out, he'll target a possible return to action Sunday, Oct. 19 versus the Chiefs. In Bowers' absence, Michael Mayer, who has been cleared to return from a concussion, is in line to lead the team's TE corps versus Tennessee, a context that makes him worthy of Week 6 fantasy lineup consideration. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Opportunity knocks with Bowers out
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 3:48 PM
Mayer (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, while Brock Bowers (knee) has been ruled out, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mayer missed the Raiders' previous two games due to a concussion but cleared league protocol earlier in the week and subsequently logged three full practices during Week 6 prep. He's expected to play a significant role in Vegas' passing offense in Bowers' absence. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Not expected to play Sunday
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 3:08 PM
Coach Pete Carroll noted Friday that Bowers (knee) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Titans, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site, Carroll indicated that that Bowers "isn't quite ready yet" while acknowledging that the tight end more than likely will be out this weekend. On the plus side for the team, Carroll said that Michael Mayer (concussion) "had a great week" and will be good to go against the Titans. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Not practicing Friday
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 1:41 PM
Bowers (knee) isn't taking part in Friday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bowers didn't suit up this past Sunday at Indianapolis due to a lingering PCL injury and bone bruise in his left knee, and he proceeded to miss all three Week 6 practices. The lack of activity this week isn't much of a surprise, considering coach Pete Carroll called Bowers "week-to-week" Monday, per Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site. The team has yet to rule out Bowers for Sunday's game against the Titans, something that may occur once it posts Friday's injury report. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Another missed practice
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 4:10 PM
Bowers (knee) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bowers, who was sidelined for the first time in his career in last Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts, has now missed four straight practices dating back to last week, so what he's able to do during Friday's session will loom large in terms of his chances of playing this weekend against the Titans. If Bowers ends up sitting out a second straight game, Michael Mayer -- who has cleared concussion protocol and practiced fully Wednesday -- would step in as the Raiders' top tight end. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Misses another practice
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 4:06 PM
Bowers (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bowers, who was inactive for this past Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts after logging 'DNPs' this past Thursday and Friday, now has two more chances to practice before the Raiders submit their Week 6 injury designations. If he's limited or out this weekend, Michael Mayer -- who has cleared concussion protocol -- would be in line to see an expanded role this weekend versus the Titans. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Clears protocol, to practice in full
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 2:30 PM
Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Mayer has cleared the concussion protocol and is on track to practice in full, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mayer has missed back-to-back games but now appears on track to return for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, while starting tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is considered week-to-week and could be rested in advance of the Raiders' upcoming bye in Week 7. With that context, Mayer could be positioned for a start at home against Tennessee, while Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon should handle reserve reps at the position. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Targeted five times in Week 5
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 11:17 PM
Bech caught three of five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Bech saw a significant increase in playing time Sunday, as the 22-year-old was on the field for 53 percent of the Raiders offensive snaps against the Colts after averaging roughly a 12 percent snap share in the first four games of the season. The rookie wideout's five targets, three receptions, and 27 yards were all season highs for the TCU product. Nonetheless, Bech remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes as the Raiders' No. 3 wide receiver behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker. Las Vegas will look to get their struggling offense back on track in a Week 6 matchup against the Titans. |
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Dont'e Thornton Dont'e Thornton Held catchless in loss
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 11:06 PM
Thornton failed to reel in either of his two targets in Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Thornton was held without a catch for the second straight game Sunday, and his 47 percent offensive snap share was his lowest mark of the season. Through five games, the rookie wideout has recorded just five receptions for 94 yards. Thornton's limited role in the offense makes him extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. The 22-year-old will have his next opportunity to produce when the Raiders host the Titans in Week 6. |
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Zamir White Zamir White Zero offensive snaps against Colts
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 10:51 PM
White did not play a single offensive snap in Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: White was not involved in the Raiders' offensive plans Sunday, as the veteran running back played exclusively on special teams in the contest. Meanwhile, Raheem Mostert operated as Ashton Jeanty's backup and Dylan Laube played exclusively on special teams. White's diminished role have taken him off the fantasy radar moving forward. The Raiders host the Titans in Week 6. |
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Dylan Laube Dylan Laube Not involved on offense in Week 5
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 8:53 PM
Laube returned three kickoffs for 77 yards in Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Laube failed to record a single offensive snap for the second straight week. The 25-year-old was only used on special teams while veteran Raheem Mostert operated as the No. 2 running back behind starter Ashton Jeanty. With Mostert seemingly entrenched as the top backup option, fantasy managers can expect more of the same for Laube going forward. The second-year New Hampshire product remains far off the fantasy radar as the Raiders get ready to host the Titans in Week 6. |
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