Raiders DST Proves Stingy In Week 1

The Las Vegas Raiders defense had a promising start to the season, tallying two sacks in a 17-16 win against the Denver Broncos. The Silver and Black held Denver to two touchdowns and 260 offensive yards despite the absence of star pass rusher Chandler Jones. DE Maxx Crosby picked up where he left off last... Read More

Daniel Carlson Connects on Three Total Kicks

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hit on all three of his kicks in a 17-16 win against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, including a 24-yard field goal and two extra points. The Raiders could not move the ball overly well on offense, only mustering 261 total offensive yards. Carlson is a top-tier NFL kicker,... Read More

Jakobi Meyers Scores Two Touchdowns Against Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers had a stellar debut for his new team, catching nine of 10 targets for 81 receiving yards and two touchdowns during the team's 17-16 win against the Broncos on Sunday. It was the first two-touchdown game of Meyers' career, who showed instant rapport with new QB Jimmy Garoppolo.... Read More

Davante Adams Has Uninspiring Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams caught six of nine targets for 66 receiving yards during the team's 17-16 win against the Broncos on Sunday. This was the 30-year-old's first game with new Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo and while the output was lower than what fantasy managers have come to expect from Adams, his... Read More

Josh Jacobs Quiet In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a relatively quiet day for fantasy managers against the Broncos on Sunday, carrying the ball 19 times for 48 yards to go along with two catches for 23 yards. The 2022 NFL rushing champion couldn't get much going on the ground against a strong Broncos defensive front... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo Passes For Two Touchdowns In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo did just enough on Sunday against the Broncos, completing 20-of-26 passes for 200 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception during the team's 17-16 win. The 31-year-old was sharp in his Raiders debut, completing 77% of his passes including nine-of-10 to WR Jakobi Meyers for 81 yards and two touchdowns.... Read More

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 1: Tyreek Hill, Calvin Ridley, Mike Evans, Drake London, Marvin Mims Jr.

Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, and with it, a fresh start to your fantasy leagues and DFS bankroll. With the amount of data out there today, finding an edge in weekly and season-long contests is becoming incredibly difficult. One of the best ways to gain an edge in fantasy and DFS... Read More

Raiders DST A Sit To Start The Season

The Las Vegas Raiders defense will start the season on the road against the Denver Broncos. The Raiders finished 2022 as the fifth-worst defense in the NFL by yards allowed and will have to start the season without Pro Bowl DE Chandler Jones, who is out for Week 1 with an NIR-Personal designation. The Broncos... Read More

Daniel Carlson A Strong Start In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson has built quite a resume in his first five seasons in the NFL after being drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 draft. Carlson has scored 23 more fantasy points than any other kicker over the last three seasons, including leading the league over that span in field... Read More

Davante Adams A Low-End WR1 In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams will look to build on an impressive first season last year after pacing all receivers in target share (32%) and air yards (2,137) in 2022. The 30-year-old will be playing with his third different opening-week quarterback in three years on Sunday with new Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo under... Read More

Josh Jacobs A Top-10 Option In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will take the field in Week 1 looking to pick up where he left off last season after signing a one-year extension with the team in late August. Fantasy managers will hope the offseason holdout will help Jacobs avoid the curse of 370 this year after tallying 393... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo A Low-End Play In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo makes his debut for the Silver and Black on Sunday against the Denver Broncos after spending the last six seasons with the 49ers. He joins a Raiders offense that finished 12th in points per game a season ago, propelled by Pro Bowlers WR Davante Adams and RB Josh Jacobs.... Read More

Daniel Carlson Finishes Perfect Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson completed a perfect preseason on Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys, connecting on three field goals and one extra point, including a 62-yarder. Carlson struts into Week 1 having finished the preseason 7-for-7 on field goals and 9-for-9 on PATs. If the Raiders offense can move the ball down... Read More

Michael Mayer Collects Two Catches In Preseason Finale

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer had two first-quarter catches in Saturday's preseason matchup with the Cowboys, finishing with 20 receiving yards. Mayer has reportedly had a promising training camp and will look to contribute alongside fellow newcomer TE Austin Hooper for the Raiders this season. Temper expectations for Mayer to start the season,... Read More

Kristian Wilkerson Goes For 122 Yards Against Cowboys

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson caught 10-of-13 targets for 122 receiving yards during the team's 31-16 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Saturday. Wilkerson finishes the preseason with 17 receptions, enough to lead the NFL. Despite the strong performance, the third-year receiver will be on the roster bubble for the Raiders in a... Read More

Zamir White Gets Three Yards On Three Carries

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White started and played the full first quarter in the Raiders' 31-16 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night. White didn't do much, taking four touches seven total yards. With RB Josh Jacobs signing a one-year extension with the Raiders, White's usage on Saturday indicates he is second... Read More

Aidan O’Connell Plays Late Into Fourth Quarter

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell played the majority of Saturday's meaningless preseason matchup against the Dallas Cowboys as fellow QBs Jimmy Garoppolo and Brian Hoyer had the night off. The rookie completed 17-of-26 for 178 passing yards, with no touchdowns, interceptions, or sacks taken. O'Connell had an impressive first preseason with the Raiders, completing... Read More

Daniel Carlson Continues Perfect Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson had a second successful showing on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams, connecting on two field goals to go along with a perfect four-of-four on PATs. If the Raiders offense can move the ball down the field this year as they have been so far this preseason, Carlson... Read More

Raiders Defense Continues Strong Preseason Against Rams

The Las Vegas Raiders defense continued a promising start to the 2023 NFL preseason in their 34-17 preseason win over the Rams on Saturday night, tallying a pick-six, two tackles for loss and one sack. The Raiders DST could be intriguing as a low-end option in leagues that reward sacks and tackles for loss.

Michael Mayer Makes One Catch In Preseason Debut

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer made his NFL preseason debut on Saturday night against the Rams, securing one catch on two targets for three yards. Mayer was overthrown by QB Brian Hoyer in the second quarter, leading to a pick-six for the Rams in an otherwise impressive showing for Las Vegas. Mayer has... Read More

Phillip Dorsett Goes For 76 Yards Against Rams

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught four-of-five targets for 76 receiving yards during the team's 34-17 preseason win over the Rams on Saturday. Dorsett led his team through the air in the game, highlighted by a 43-yard catch and run in the second quarter. The journeyman will play a complementary role this season... Read More

Zamir White Leads Raiders In Rushing On Saturday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White rushed for 40 yards on 10 carries, adding one catch for nine yards in the Raiders' 34-17 preseason win over the Rams on Saturday night. White started the game for Las Vegas and seems in line to do the same in Week 1 against Denver if RB Josh... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo Looks Sharp In Preseason Debut

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo took the field in silver and black for the first time on Saturday in a preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The 31-year-old completed four-of-four passes for 39 yards while leading his team down the field for an opening drive touchdown. This was Garoppolo's first game action since... Read More

Raiders Defense Performs Against 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders defense started the Preseason on a high note against the 49ers on Sunday, allowing only seven points while tallying four sacks and an interception. Even without stars DE Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones, the Raiders' front seven looked strong against the 49ers on Sunday, giving up a stingy 3.0 yards/carry on... Read More

Daniel Carlson Perfect To Begin Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson showed he has not missed a beat this offseason, connecting on two field goals including a 53-yarder in the fourth quarter to go along with a perfect four-of-four on PATs. Carlson led the NFL in 50+ yard kicks a year ago and looks poised to do it again this... Read More

Cole Fotheringham Leads Raiders In Receiving On Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham caught five of five targets for 71 receiving yards during the team's 34-7 win to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The rookie showed a clear rapport with fellow first-year QB Aiden O'Connell. Despite TE Darren Waller leaving for New York this past offseason, Fotheringham has a crowded... Read More

Keelan Cole Sr. Finds The End Zone In Preseason Opener

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. caught six of six targets for 29 receiving yards and a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Cole Sr is battling for the fourth WR spot in the Raider's offense this Preseason. If he does enough to win that job over the likes of Phillip... Read More

Sincere McCormick Scores Twice Vs. 49ers

Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick turned heads on Sunday, carrying the ball nine times for 27 yards and one rushing touchdown to go along with a red zone receiving touchdown in Week 1 of the Preseason. The second-year back looked nimble and comfortable catching passes out of the backfield on Sunday. If RB... Read More

Zamir White Starts And Scores Against 49ers

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White led his team in carries while starting the game and scoring a goal-line touchdown in the first quarter. The second-year back ran for 43 yards on 13 attempts, for a 3.3 yards/attempt average in his first action of the 2023 Preseason. While that average is a far cry... Read More

Aidan O'Connell Impresses In NFL Debut

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell turned heads in his first NFL action since being drafted in the fourth round this past April. The rookie finished 15-of-18 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown, adding 7 yards on the ground to finish with a 117.8 quarterback rating during the team's 34-7 win against San Francisco.... Read More