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Geno Smith Geno Smith Historically bad against Chiefs
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 9:45 PM
Smith completed 10 of 16 passes for 67 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Chiefs. He added two rushes for one yard.
Analysis: The futility of the Raiders' offense can be stated in many different ways, and Smith was at the center of the lack of production. The unit ran only two offensive plays in Chiefs territory, totaled only three first downs, and ran only 30 offensive plays, the final of which was the second-fewest in the Super Bowl era, per Josh Dubow of The Associated Press. Needless to say, it was a disastrous fantasy performance, and Smith has now thrown for less than 200 yards in four of his seven starts and has zero scores in three contests. He was also replaced by Kenny Pickett late in the game due to the score, but there is no indication that the team is considering a change at quarterback. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Limited to one catch Sunday
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 9:34 PM
Mayer brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Raiders' 31-0 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Analysis: Mayer drew a second consecutive start in place of Brock Bowers (knee), but his numbers paled in comparison to the 5-50-1 line on seven targets he'd generated against the Titans in his initial turn with the first unit. Mayer's run as the top tight end may have come to an end Sunday, considering Bowers is expected to be healthy enough to play in a Week 9 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 2 following a Week 8 bye. |
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Ashton Jeanty Ashton Jeanty Non-factor against Chiefs
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 4:26 PM
Jeanty rushed the ball six times for 21 yards in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Chiefs. He added one reception on one target for 13 yards.
Analysis: The Raiders had arguably the worst offensive showing by a team this season, running only 30 offensive plays for 95 net yards. That didn't offer Jeanty any opportunity to get going, though he did still account for one of the team's more explosive plays with a 13-yard catch and run late in the third quarter. It was a disappointing time for Jeanty to turn in the lowest yardage total of his career, as he had topped 100 yards from scrimmage in two of his last three contests. |
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Tre Tucker Tre Tucker Could benefit sans Meyers, Bowers
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 11:08 AM
Tucker is expected to be a focal point in the Las Vegas passing attack Sunday against the Chiefs due to top wideout Jakobi Meyers (knee/toe) and top tight end Brock Bowers (knee) being inactive for the contest, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bowers had already missed the Raiders' previous two games, and while Michael Mayer will once again step in as the team's No. 1 tight end and benefit the most from a playing time standpoint, Bowers' absence along with Meyers' will free up more targets for all of Las Vegas' pass catchers. Along with Mayer, Tucker looks to be one of the primary beneficiaries from the vacated target volume, and rookie receivers Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton are also candidates to move into elevated roles. Through the Raiders' first six games, Tucker has produced a 24-356-4 receiving line on 33 targets while adding 29 yards on five carries. According to McFadden, quarterbacks have a 134.6 passer rating when targeting Tucker, good for the fifth-highest mark among all wideouts in the NFL. |
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Alex Bachman Alex Bachman Good to go Week 7
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 10:58 AM
Bachman (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Bachman was limited in the last two practices of the week due to an ankle injury but he has been given the green light to play Week 7 after going through pregame warmups. He has mostly served on special teams this season but could get a bump in snaps on offense due to the absences of Jakobi Meyers (knee) and Brock Bowers (knee). |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Headed for another start sans Bowers
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 10:54 AM
Mayer is expected to remain a focal point of the Las Vegas passing attack Sunday against the Chiefs with top tight end Brock Bowers (knee) and top receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee/toe) inactive for the contest, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Bowers is missing his third straight game, but Mayer will be stepping in as the No. 1 tight end for just the second consecutive contest, after the Notre Dame product had previously sat out losses to the Bears in Week 4 and the Colts in Week 5 due to a concussion. In his return to action for this past Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans, Mayer played 56 of 61 snaps on offense on his way to amassing a 5-50-1 receiving line on seven targets. The Raiders had Meyers available for that contest, but his absence for Week 7 along with Bowers' could free up even more volume for Mayer. The 24-year-old thus projects as a solid lineup option this week for fantasy managers looking for a Bowers replacement or otherwise in need of an alternative at the position. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Inactive for first time this season
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 10:40 AM
Meyers (knee/toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Though Meyers was able to take a questionable tag into the weekend after he followed up a pair of missed practices Wednesday and Thursday with a limited session Friday, the wideout ultimately didn't display enough progress in his recovery from the knee and toe injuries during a pregame workout to get the green light to play in Kansas City. With top tight end Brock Bowers (knee) also set to miss a third straight game, quarterback Geno Smith will be without his top two pass catchers in Week 7. The absences of Meyers and Bowers on Sunday should free up more opportunities in the passing game for tight end Michael Mayer, running back Ashton Jeanty and wideouts Tre Tucker, Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton. With the Raiders on bye for Week 8, Meyers will set his sights on a return to action Nov. 2 versus the Jaguars. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Missing third straight game
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 10:34 AM
Bowers (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: After going down as a non-participant on seven consecutive Raiders practice reports, Bowers returned to the field Friday as a limited participant. The increase in activity prompted the Raiders to list Bowers as doubtful rather than ruling him out heading into the Week 7 game in Kansas City, but he'll still wind up missing a third consecutive game. With a bye on tap for Week 8, the Raiders have early optimism that Bowers will have made enough progress in his recovery from a lingering PCL injury and bone bruise in his knee to return to action Week 9 versus the Jaguars on Nov. 2. Michael Mayer is expected to serve as the Raiders' top tight end Sunday while Bowers sits out another game. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers To test health in pre-game workout
Sat, Oct 18, 2025, 8:37 PM
Meyers (knee/toe), who is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, will have his status determined by a pre-game workout, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Meyers resumed practicing in a limited capacity Friday after having been a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday, and he now looks like a true game-time decision for Week 7. Fantasy managers will want to prepare a pivot option, as confirmation on Meyers' status may not arrive until 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. With tight end Brock Bowers (knee) expected to sit out versus Kansas City, an absence on Meyers' part would position Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, Dont'e Thornton and TE Michael Mayer as the Raiders' top receiving options. After facing the Chiefs, Las Vegas will go on bye Week 8. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Expected to return after bye
Sat, Oct 18, 2025, 8:30 PM
Bowers (knee), who is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, is not expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Bowers returned to practice as a limited participant Friday after having sat out Wednesday and Thursday, but the second-year tight end is expect to miss a third straight contest due to his lingering PCL injury. The Raiders will then benefit from a Week 8 bye, which Bowers will use to rest up and target a return to action Week 9 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 2. Michael Mayer will operate as Las Vegas' top tight end if Bowers is indeed inactive, confirmation of which will arrive no later than 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Meanwhile, top wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee/toe) appears a true game-time decision. |
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Alex Bachman Alex Bachman Gets questionable tag
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 6:43 PM
Bachman (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Kansas City.
Analysis: Bachman popped up on the Raiders' injury report Thursday with an ankle issue, and now his status for Week 7 is up in the air. If he's not able to suit up Sunday, it could open the door a bit wider for 2023 fifth-rounder Justin Shorter to mix in for a few snaps at receiver. |
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Dylan Laube Dylan Laube Good to go for Sunday
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 6:38 PM
Laube (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Kansas City.
Analysis: Laube hurt his hamstring in Week 6 versus the Titans and started the Raiders' new week of practice on the sideline, but he'll ultimately be healthy enough to suit up in Week 7. He has not played any offensive snaps over his last three games, so he figures to factor in mostly on special teams. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Questionable after limited practice
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 4:36 PM
Meyers (knee/toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after returning to a limited practice Friday.
Analysis: Meyers didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but his return to a limited session Friday is a positive indicator heading into the weekend. Fortunately for those considering Meyers in Week 7 fantasy lineups, the Raiders kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Meyers ends up being limited or ruled out this weekend, Jack Bech, Dont'e Thornton and Alex Bachman (ankle) -- if he's available -- could see added opportunities versus Kansas City alongside fellow WR Tre Tucker. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Doubtful after limited practice
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 4:33 PM
Bowers (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET game against the Chiefs after logging a limited practice Friday.
Analysis: Following consecutive DNPs Wednesday and Thursday, Bowers' return to a limited session Friday provides a glimmer of hope that he could suit up Sunday, though his official doubtful designation suggests that the Raiders may be more likely to err on the side of caution with their star tight end this weekend with the team on bye Week 8. If Bowers ends up sidelined for the third straight game, fellow TE Michael Mayer -- who logged five catches (on seven targets) for 50 yards and a TD in the Raiders' Week 6 win over the Titans -- once again would be in line for added opportunities versus Kansas City. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers At practice Friday
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 3:07 PM
Bowers (knee) was present for practice Friday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bowers didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but the tight end's presence at Friday's session offers hope that he could play Sunday against the Chiefs after having missed two straight games. The Raiders' upcoming injury report will reveal both Bowers' official participation level, as well as his Week 7 game status. Las Vegas has a Week 8 bye, so if there's any concern of a possible setback with Bowers' knee, the team could elect to err on the side of caution this week. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Spotted at practice Friday
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 3:04 PM
Meyers (knee/toe) is participating in practice Friday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: This is welcome news after Meyers didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, though it remains to be seen whether Meyers goes down as a full or limited participant Friday. Las Vegas' injury report will come out later Friday ahead of Sunday's visit to Kansas City. If he's healthy enough to play, Meyers will try to snap out of a slump that has seen him fall short of 40 receiving yards in each of the past three games. |
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Alex Bachman Alex Bachman Added to injury report
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 6:11 PM
Bachman (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bachman popped up on the injury report with an apparent ankle injury Thursday after opening the week as a full participant at practice Wednesday. It's unclear when the wide receiver suffered the injury, but he'll look to log a full practice Friday before the team heads to Kansas City on Sunday. |
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Dylan Laube Dylan Laube Returns to practice
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 6:08 PM
Laube (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Laube was unable to practice to open the week Wednesday due to a hamstring injury he suffered Week 6, but his ability to return to the field Thursday is a step in the right direction. The running back will look to log a full session Friday ahead of the team's matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Remains sidelined Thursday
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 4:37 PM
Bowers (knee) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Bowers also missed Wednesday's session, and another DNP a day later has the tight end trending toward missing a third straight game Sunday against the Chiefs. If Bowers remains sidelined this weekend, fellow TE Michael Mayer, who had five catches (on seven targets) for 50 yards and a TD in a Week 6 win over the Titans, once again would be in store for added opportunities in the Raiders offense. |
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Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers Remains sidelined Thursday
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 4:08 PM
Meyers (knee/toe) isn't practicing Thursday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly previously noted that he expected Meyers to return to work Thursday, but the wideout now is on track to log his second straight DNP. Friday's session thus looms large in terms of the availability of Meyers for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. If Meyers is limited or out this weekend, Jack Bech, Dont'e Thornton and Alex Bachman could see added Week 7 opportunities alongside fellow WR Tre Tucker. |
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