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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Healthy scratch again
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 7:49 PM
Mostert (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: The veteran running back will be in street clothes for a second-straight week. It seems that Mostert is unlikely to suit up on game day unless Ashton Jeanty, Zamir White or Dylan Laube were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension. Mostert's next chance to play is Week 3 against the Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 21. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Suiting up Monday, as expected
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 7:43 PM
Bowers (knee) is listed as active Monday against the Chargers.
Analysis: After making an early exit from the Raiders' season-opening win at New England due to a knee injury, Bowers was held out of practice Thursday and Friday before returning to the field Saturday as a limited participant. Coach Pete Carroll told Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee after the latter session that he expected Bowers to suit up Week 2, which now has been confirmed, but it appears he'll be wearing a brace on his left knee, per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com. Even if he operates with some limitations Monday, Bowers should be a regular target for QB Geno Smith, which resulted in five catches (on eight targets) for 103 yards for him on a 51 percent snap share Week 1. |
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Alex Bachman Alex Bachman Elevated for MNF
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 5:46 PM
The Raiders elevated Bachman from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: It's the second elevated to the active roster for Bachman, who played two offensive snaps and failed to haul in his lone target during the Raiders' Week 1 win over the Patriots. The 29-year-old wideout will get another shot at playing time Monday and will likely see most of his snaps on special teams. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Officially questionable for Monday
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 3:41 PM
Bowers (knee) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Chargers, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: According to Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee, head coach Pete Carroll said after practice that he expects Bowers to play Monday, but the questionable tag was expected after the second-year tight end missed the first two practices of the week before practicing in a limited fashion and with a knee brace Saturday. Per Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site, Bowers said he "felt fine" during practice Saturday. All indications so far have been positive, although Carroll has often been optimistic with his injury assessments throughout his career. It's a tricky setup with the Raiders poised to kick off the last game of the week at 10:00 p.m. ET on Monday, so fantasy managers with Bowers would be wise to pick up Raiders' No. 2 tight end Michael Mayer as a contingency. Chargers tight ends Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin also are options if Mayer is already rostered. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Expected to play Monday
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 3:16 PM
Head coach Pete Carroll expects Bowers (knee) to play in Monday's game versus the Chargers, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Analysis: Carroll added that Bowers "looked terrific" at Saturday's practice, which was his first practice of the week after being a non-participant Thursday and Friday. Bowers was exceptional in the season opener despite playing just 50 percent of the snaps, as he caught five of eight targets for 103 yards. The Raiders will reveal his official status at some point Saturday, but he's certainly trending in a positive direction. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Spotted at practice Saturday
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 1:35 PM
Bowers (knee) is practicing with the team Saturday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bowers didn't practice Thursday or Friday, so his presence at Saturday's practice was critical to his chances of playing Monday versus the Chargers. The Raiders will reveal later in the afternoon whether Bowers practiced with limitations or if he'll carry a questionable tag into Monday's game. Fantasy managers may need to plan ahead at tight end if Bowers is tagged as questionable because the Raiders have the final game of the week, kicking off at 10:00 p.m. ET on Monday. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Not practicing Friday
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 4:00 PM
Bowers (knee) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com report.
Analysis: Bowers didn't practice Thursday, either, so what the star tight end is able to do Saturday (if anything) will be notable with regard to his chances of suiting up Monday night against the Chargers. Per Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Bowers said of his Week 2 status Thursday, "We'll see how it's feeling throughout the week, but I'm hoping to play." Unless Bowers ends up without an injury designation Saturday, however, cautious fantasy managers are advised to consider a contingency plan at TE this week, considering Monday's 10:00 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Sits out Thursday's practice
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 4:18 PM
Bowers (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: According to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com, Bowers was involved in the walk-through portion of the Raiders' first Week 2 practice, but he didn't take part in any drills. The Raiders remain hopeful that the star tight end will be able to increase his activity in practices Friday and Saturday, though Bowers himself admitted that he's unsure if he'll be ready to play Monday versus the Chargers, per Bonsignore. Bowers was limited to playing just 32 of the Raiders' 63 offensive snaps in this past Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots due to the knee issue, but he delivered for fantasy managers with five catches for 103 yards on eight targets. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Confirmed as early WR4 in Las Vegas
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 8:47 AM
Bech caught his only target for 23 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Bech logged only four offensive snaps behind fellow receivers Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker and Dont'e Thornton, but the 2025 second-round TCU product did catch a 23-yard pass on the Raiders' second drive of the contest to get into the box score early. Although Bech looks to be confirmed as the team's WR4 to begin his career, additional snaps could become available against the Chargers in Week 2 if tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is unable to play. |
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Dont'e Thornton Dont'e Thornton Four targets in debut
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 8:35 AM
Thornton caught two of four targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: As expected, Thornton played ahead of fellow rookie Jack Bech in the WR3 role behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, with Thornton even producing a timely 36-yard reception when the Raiders were facing a crucial third-and-20 from their own 25-yard line late in the fourth quarter. Thornton ultimately played 38 of a possible 63 offensive snaps in his NFL debut, but his involvement could increase against the Chargers in Week 2 if All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is sidelined. |
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Tre Tucker Tre Tucker Catches TD pass in season opener
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 8:12 AM
Tucker caught two of three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots. He also returned one punt for 13 yards.
Analysis: Tucker was one of four Raiders to average more than 20.0 yards per reception during quarterback Geno Smith's first game with Las Vegas on Sunday, and Tucker's performance was highlighted by a 26-yard touchdown catch on the opening possession. Working as the WR2 behind Jakobi Meyers with Amari Cooper electing to retire just before the start of the season, Tucker ultimately played 57 of a possible 63 offensive snaps. Additional targets could be up for grabs if tight end Brock Bowers (knee) were to miss any time. |
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Zamir White Zamir White No. 2 RB behind Jeanty
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 8:01 AM
White rushed three times for eight yards and returned one kickoff for 31 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: White assumed the RB2 role behind rookie Ashton Jeanty when the Raiders surprisingly made 33-year-old veteran Raheem Mostert a healthy inactive Sunday, but the depth chart shift resulted in just nine offensive snaps and three touches for White. Meanwhile, Jeanty handled 19 carries and caught a pair of passes in his NFL debut. Until the team's plan for Mostert becomes clearer, White figures to remain Jeanty's primary backup when Las Vegas hosts the Chargers on Monday Night Football in Week 2. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Four catches in Week 1 win
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 8:20 PM
Mayer secured all four targets for 38 yards in the Raiders' 20-13 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Mayer enjoyed a slightly bigger role than expected in the second half following Brock Bowers' exit with a knee injury. Bowers ultimately downplayed the issue after the game and said he was pushing to get back into the contest, so Mayer, who entered the day as the clear-cut No. 2 pass-catching option at tight end, is expected to revert to that role in a Week 2 home matchup against the Chargers on Monday night, Sept. 15. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Just short of 100-yard mark in win
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 5:43 PM
Meyers brought in eight of 10 targets for 97 yards in the Raiders' 20-13 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Facing his old squad, Meyers finished with team-leading reception and target totals while checking in just behind Brock Bowers (knee) in receiving yards. The veteran wideout displayed an encouraging rapport with new quarterback Geno Smith, and Meyers' final line was a signature one for a receiver that's made his living in the league excelling in the short- and medium-range passing windows. Meyers should be very busy again during a Week 2 home divisional showdown with the Chargers on Monday night, Sept. 15. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Massive yardage total in team debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 5:21 PM
Smith completed 24 of 34 passes for 362 yards with a touchdown and an interception while adding two rushes for 10 yards in the Raiders' 20-13 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran signal-caller looked right at home in a Raiders uniform from the opening possession, which he capped off with perfect 26-yard scoring strike to Tre Tucker. While that would be Smith's only touchdown toss of the game, he would pile up a fantasy-friendly yardage total by connecting with seven different pass catchers, including a trio of rookies in Dont'e Thornton, Jack Bech and Ashton Jeanty. Smith also displayed excellent chemistry with star tight end Brock Bowers, but the latter notably exited the game in the second half with a knee injury. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports Bowers downplayed the injury after the contest and stated he wanted to return to the game, so Smith appears to have a good chance of having access to his top target for a Week 2 AFC West home showdown against the Chargers on Monday night, Sept. 15. |
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Ashton Jeanty Ashton Jeanty Rush TD in pro debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:21 PM
Jeanty rushed 19 times for 38 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for two yards in the Raiders' 20-13 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Jeanty was repeatedly flummoxed by a game Patriots front, although he was able to record his first regular-season touchdown on a tough three-yard run in the third quarter. He did receive ample opportunity on the ground and outpaced the only other Raiders running back to log a carry, Zamir White, by 16 rush attempts. Despite some summertime talk from head coach Pete Carroll that all of his backs would be involved to varying degrees, Jeanty unsurprisingly heads into a Week 2 Monday night home matchup against the Chargers on Sept. 15 as the clear leader of the ground attack. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Downplays knee issue
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 3:49 PM
Following Sunday's 20-10 win over the Patriots, Bowers downplayed the knee issue that caused his exit from the contest, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Pelissero, Bowers indicated afterward that he's fine, with the tight end noting that he took a little hit on his knee (which he got checked out ) and that there are no concerns moving forward. Meanwhile, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Bowers wanted to return to Sunday's game, but the Raiders' training staff elected to hold him out. In any case, added context regarding Bowers' Week 2 status will arrive no later than Thursday, when Las Vegas takes the practice field ahead of next Monday's contest against the Chargers. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Exits Sunday's game
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 2:37 PM
Bowers exited Sunday's season opener against the Patriots with a knee injury.
Analysis: Prior to that, Bowers had caught five of his eight targets for 103 yards. In his absence, Michael Mayer and Ian Thomas are available to handle the Raiders' TE duties. |
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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Not playing Week 1
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:45 AM
Mostert (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against New England.
Analysis: Mostert's inactive status comes as a surprise, as he's not known to be dealing with an injury and was listed as the Raiders' RB2 or RB3 on the team's initial Week 1 depth chart, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. With Mostert out of action, Las Vegas will go with Zamir White and Dylan Laube as the active running backs behind rookie starter Ashton Jeanty. |
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Alex Bachman Alex Bachman Added to active roster
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 8:39 PM
Bachman was elevated from the Raiders' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Bachman appeared in six games with the Raiders in 2024 but failed to make the roster at the time of final cuts. He'll provide additional depth to the wide receiver corps after the retirement of Amari Cooper. |
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