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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Activated from IR
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 1:45 PM
The Raiders activated O'Connell (wrist) from injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: O'Connell fractured his right wrist during the preseason and was out for more than two months before returning to practice at the end of October. Geno Smith's poor performance this season could open the door for O'Connell and/or Kenny Pickett to make starts down the stretch. |
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Dylan Laube Dylan Laube No touches on offense in Week 11
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 9:34 AM
Laube went without a touch while playing one snap on offense and gained 94 yards on four kickoff returns in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: For the first time since Week 7, Laube saw action on offense, but he went unused while Ashton Jeanty and Raheem Mostert took on all of the opportunities out of the backfield. While Laube will likely remain active as the Raiders' No. 3 back in future weeks, he'll continue to see the overwhelming share of his playing time on special teams. |
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Ian Thomas Ian Thomas Rips off longest gain of season
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 9:30 AM
Thomas was on the field for 17 of the Raiders' 60 snaps on offense and recorded a 20-yard reception on his lone target in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Thomas' 20-yard catch and run in the first quarter represented his longest gain of the season and Las Vegas' second-longest play of the night. The 29-year-old has suited up in all 10 of the Raiders' games this season, but he remains the clear No. 3 tight end on the depth chart behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Earns four targets in MNF loss
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 9:34 AM
Mayer caught three of four targets for 13 yards in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Mayer played 77 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps as they continue leaning into 12 personnel, but his 4.3 yards per reception marked a season low, and fellow tight end Brock Bowers paced the team in receiving with a 7-72-0 line on 12 targets. Expect a similar level of involvement for Mayer against the Browns in Week 12. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Makes 19-yard grab on MNF
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 9:17 AM
Bech caught his lone target for 19 yards in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Bech picked up a first down on his 19-yard reception in the first quarter of Monday's tilt, but he was relatively uninvolved thereafter, ultimately finishing the game with a 15 percent offensive snap share behind fellow receivers Tre Tucker, Tyler Lockett and Dont'e Thornton. Meanwhile, tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty combined for 20 targets, further limiting Bech's opportunities within this struggling Raiders offense. |
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Dont'e Thornton Dont'e Thornton Not targeted in loss
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 9:07 AM
Thornton was not targeted in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Thornton logged 38 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps behind fellow receivers Tre Tucker and Tyler Lockett on Monday, but quarterback Geno Smith didn't look Thornton's way. Meanwhile, fellow rookie Jack Bech hauled in his lone target for 19 yards before returning to a reserve role. Through nine games played this season, Thornton owns a disappointing 6-98-0 receiving line. |
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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Four offensive touches on MNF
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 8:59 AM
Mostert rushed twice for six yards and caught two passes on as many targets for seven yards in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys. He also returned two kickoffs for 42 yards.
Analysis: Mostert handled four offensive touches despite playing only 15 snaps behind rookie Ashton Jeanty, who was stuffed for just seven yards on six carries to go along with six receptions for 27 yards on eight targets. It could be similarly tough sledding for this Raiders offense against a stout Browns defense in Week 12. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Mixed bag in primetime loss
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:15 PM
Smith completed 27 of 42 pass attempts for 238 yards, one touchdown and one interception while gaining 14 yards on four carries in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: In the two games coming out of Las Vegas' bye week, Smith posted a four-score outing followed up by last week's forgettable showing against Denver (143 yards, INT). The veteran signal-caller presented a version of himself on Monday Night Football that falls right in between his recent Jekyll and Hyde performances. Smith used garbage time to pad his stats while tossing his 12th touchdown pass and 13th interception of the season. The 34-year-old's inconsistent play coupled with a matchup against the league's stingiest defense (167.0 passing yards allowed per game) make Smith a poor fantasy play against the Browns in Week 12. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Leading receiver on 12 targets
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:45 PM
Bowers finished with seven receptions on 12 targets for 72 yards in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Bowers was able to get back on track following last week's one-catch dud, finishing Monday's loss as the Raiders' leading receiver on a team-high 12 targets. The 22-year-old phenom did suffer a couple of uncharacteristic drops, but the seven receptions still checked in as his second-highest total through seven starts. A healthy Bowers will attempt to make up for time lost to a knee injury earlier in the campaign with a strong run in the second half. His next opportunity to build on a 39-455-3 receiving line will come in a home matchup against the Browns on Sunday. |
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Alex Bachman Alex Bachman Healthy scratch Week 11
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 6:06 PM
Bachman (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Bachman will be sidelined for the second time this season, though this time its as a healthy scratch rather than due to injury. He has mostly served on special teams, but his absence means the Raiders will go with four active wide receivers in Tre Tucker, Tyler Lockett, Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton. Bachman's next opportunity to play is Sunday against Cleveland. |
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Zamir White Zamir White Won't play Week 11
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 6:04 PM
White (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against Dallas.
Analysis: White will be a healthy scratch for a fifth consecutive game as the Raiders roll with a three-man backfield of Ashton Jeanty, Raheem Mostert and Dylan Laube for Week 11. White's next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Browns, though he's unlikely to be active for that contest unless Jeanty, Mostert or Laube were to miss time. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Not ready to return
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 6:19 PM
O'Connell (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Dallas, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Analysis: Despite being a full participant in practice all week, the Raiders will leave O'Connell on injured reserve for Week 11. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Oct. 29, and if he's not activated from IR before the window closes, he would be required to sit out for the entire 2025 season. Kenny Pickett will serve as Geno Smith's backup quarterback for Monday's home contest. |
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Tyler Lockett Tyler Lockett Logs full practice Friday
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:31 PM
Lockett (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Analysis: A knee injury limited Lockett's practice participation Thursday, but his ability to practice fully Friday indicates that he's on track to play against the Cowboys on Monday. The veteran wideout is coming off his best outing of the season, when he caught five passes (on six targets) for 44 yards against the Broncos in Week 10. Seeing as that was Lockett's second game as a Raider, his acclimation in the offense should get stronger as the season progresses, especially while catching passes from former Seahawks teammate Geno Smith. |
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Tyler Lockett Tyler Lockett Limited practice session Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 5:33 PM
Lockett (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: In last Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos, Lockett recorded a 57 percent snap share en route to catching five of his six targets for a team-high 44 yards. Following a limited listing in the Raiders' first practice ahead of Monday night's game against the Cowboys, the wideout's status is worth monitoring, with Lockett now having two more chances to upgrade to full practice participation ahead of Week 11 action. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Not on injury report
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 5:24 PM
Smith (quadriceps) isn't listed on the Raiders' Week 11 injury report.
Analysis: Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Smith suffered a thigh bruise last Thursday against the Broncos, but the issue was downplayed afterward by coach Pete Carroll. With Smith not listed on this Thursday's injury report, the QB will be good to go Monday night against the 3-5-1 Cowboys, who have dropped two straight contests, most recently a 27-17 loss to the Cardinals in Week 9 in which Jacoby Brissett completed 21 of 31 pass attempts for 261 yards and two touchdowns, while logging five carries for four yards and a rushing score. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Practicing Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 4:26 PM
Smith (quadriceps) is participating in practice Thursday, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith is dealing with a quad contusion sustained during Las Vegas' loss to the Broncos on Thursday Night Football in Week 10, so for him to be handling even limited practice reps is a positive sign. Thursday's official practice report will disclose Geno's activity level as he prepares to ramp up for a home matchup against the Cowboys on Monday night. At this stage, there doesn't appear to be serious reason for concern about Smith's availability. |
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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Makes 11-yard reception in loss
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 8:49 AM
Mostert rushed once for four yards and caught his lone target for 11 yards in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Mostert has been the target of two or less offensive touches in three consecutive games, while rookie Ashton Jeanty took 19 carries for 60 yards and a score to go along with three receptions Thursday. Jeanty figures to retain the workhorse role ahead of a Week 11 matchup against the Cowboys, as Mostert remains the distant RB2 in this Raiders offense. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Serves as WR4 in Week 10
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 8:39 AM
Bech was held without a catch on one target in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Bech was a prime candidate to benefit from Jakobi Meyers' trade deadline departure to Jacksonville, but the rookie remained well behind Tre Tucker, Dont'e Thornton and Tyler Lockett in the pecking order at wide receiver, with Bech ultimately playing just 14 offensive snaps. A much friendlier matchup against the Cowboys looms on Monday Night Football in Week 11, but Bech's opportunities to make an impact may remain limited. |
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Dont'e Thornton Dont'e Thornton Manages one reception on TNF
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 8:27 AM
Thornton caught one of two targets for four yards in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Thornton, who was deemed a healthy scratch in Week 9, returned to the lineup Thursday after fellow receiver Jakobi Meyers was shipped to Jacksonville ahead of the trade deadline. However, Thornton made several key mistakes in the prime time contest, including an offensive pass interference penalty on a would-be Tre Tucker touchdown, followed by a drop on an accurate deep ball down the right sideline. Nonetheless, Thornton logged 37 offensive snaps to Jack Bech's 14, and a much more promising matchup against the Cowboys awaits on Monday Night Football in Week 11. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Three catches in Week 10
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 10:38 AM
Mayer caught three of four targets for 22 yards in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Mayer had more targets and catches than Brock Bowers, who caught one of three targets for 31 yards. Bowers had an 83 percent snap share compared to Mayer's mark of 62 percent. Given the underwhelming state of Vegas' wide receiver room, the Raiders likely will continue to keep both tight ends involved in the passing game. The team's next game is Monday, Nov. 17 at home against the Cowboys. |
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