Jared Cook Ready To Build On Season Opener

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook is coming off a monster game Monday night, where he posted nine receptions for 180 yards but didn't have a touchdown. That is massive production from a tight end, who could be seeing similar results this week since he is up against the Broncos, who come in with the... Read More

Jordy Nelson Has Little Value In Tough Matchup

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson has little to no fantasy value in a very tough matchup versus the Broncos. Nelson had only three catches for 23 yards in Monday's loss to the Rams, which is the level of production he could be in for this week. With the addition of Martavis Bryant to the... Read More

Amari Cooper Faces Tough Test Sunday

Oakland Raiders top receiver Amari Cooper didn't look like their top option last week and likely won't be this week either. Last week versus the Rams, Cooper only had one catch for nine yards and will now find himself up and the Broncos, who come in with the 7th DVOA overall and face two tough... Read More

Jalen Richard Has Upside Despite Tough Matchup

Oakland Raiders third-string running back Jalen Richard is in a sneaky good spot this week versus the Broncos. Richard is coming off a nine reception game against the Rams, which could be his level of production again. The Broncos are elite vs the run but come in with the 22nd DVOA vs running backs in... Read More

Doug Martin Has Several Factors Against Him This Week

Oakland Raiders backup running back Doug Martin may see a very limited role in Sunday's game against the Broncos. Martin is the clear number two running back, who had a productive Week 1 versus the Rams, where he averaged five yards per carry. This week, he faces the Broncos who have the 1st DVOA against... Read More

Marshawn Lynch Set To Face Tough Run Defense

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will be facing off against the Broncos on Sunday, who only allowed a total of 64 rushing yards last week. Lynch had one touchdown to open the season last week versus the Rams, but likely won't be able to repeat that this week. The Raiders also come in six-point... Read More

Derek Carr In Tough Spot Versus Broncos

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is in a very tough spot, coming off a bad performance on Monday night. Carr and the Raiders are traveling to Denver, who come in with the 7th DVOA overall and the 15th DVOA against the pass. Carr put up over 300 yards on Monday night but finished with no... Read More

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 2): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 2 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 2 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/13/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a two-game early slate which starts at 3 pm est and then a six-game slate which starts at 7 pm est. There are plenty of good options across the board, we have high priced pitchers to look at, along with Coors Field in play. In this article, I will be providing you with... Read More

Jared Cook Explodes In Season Opener

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook finished with a monster stat line in Monday night's loss versus the Rams. Cook ended the day with nine receptions for 180 yards on 12 targets. The nine receptions and 12 targets were both team high's in their season opener. Cook's season-high in receptions last season was eight, which... Read More

Jordy Nelson Quiet In Raiders Debut

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson was quiet in his first start with his new team. Nelson ended with only three catches for 23 yards in Monday's loss against the Rams. Nelson is the clear number two receiver for the Raiders, who put up over 300 yards in the passing game, but a very limited... Read More

Amari Cooper Goes Missing Versus Rams

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper was essentially a ghost in Monday night's loss versus the Rams. Cooper ended with only one catch for nine yards on three targets, which is very disappointing for fantasy owners. It was reported in the offseason that Cooper would be a central point in the offense, so this was... Read More

Jalen Richard Does A Bit Of Everything In Loss

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard had a strong impact on the offense, despite losing to the Rams on Monday night. Richard ended with a very full stat line in both the running and receiving game. He had five carries for 24 yards and nine receptions for 55 yards versus the Rams. He is the... Read More

Doug Martin Efficient In Limited Playing Time

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin had a limited, but productive time in Monday night's loss to the Rams. Martin ended with four carries for 20 yards, which is an average of five yards per attempt. This is a big change from last season where he averaged only 2.9 yards per carry with the Buccaneers.... Read More

Marshawn Lynch Scores Raiders Only Touchdown

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch put in the Raiders only touchdown Monday night versus the Rams. That touchdown came on the very first drive of the game, which was his only impactful drive of the night. He ended with 41 yards on 11 carries, with a long run of 10 yards. The game script... Read More

Derek Carr Struggles In Season Opener

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr struggled in Monday night's season opener versus the Rams. Carr started the game strong with 199 yards on 20 completions in the first half but took a turn for the worst in the second half. He ended the game with 303 yards, three interceptions, and no touchdowns. His 72% completion... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/11/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 13-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you... Read More

FanDuel Lineup Picks (Week 1) - NFL DFS Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 1 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 1 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on various factors including the opponent, the player's opportunity, analysis of the game's... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/8/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a six-game early slate which starts at 4 pm est and then an eight-game slate which starts at 7 pm est. There are plenty of good options across the board, we have high priced pitchers to look at, along with Coors Field in play. In this article, I will be providing you with... Read More

Jared Cook Looking To Have Another Consistent Season

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook is coming off a consistent year, which he will look to build on this season. Last year, Cook averaged over three receptions per game last year, with over 12 yards per catch. He ended with only two touchdowns for the entire season, which held him back in terms of... Read More

Doug Martin The Clear No. 2 Running Back This Season

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has his role set coming into Week 1 versus the Rams. Martin was brought in during the offseason to back up Marshawn Lynch, but we don't know what role he will play in the offense. Martin saw limited action in the preseason with only seven carries over two games,... Read More

Marshawn Lynch Set For Solid Workload Versus Rams

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will be in line for consistent carries Monday night versus the Rams. Last season, Lynch had double-digit carries in 11 of his 15 games, while averaging over four yards per carry. The passing matchup for the Raiders is tough this week, so Lynch should see good volume, as the... Read More

Jordy Nelson Ready For Bounce-Back Season

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson is ready for a rebound after what was a disappointing season in his final year in Green Bay. Last season, Nelson had under 500 yards last season with only six touchdowns. Nelson is the clear number two receiver for the Raiders, so he should see a good share of... Read More

Amari Cooper Has Tough Matchup On Monday Night

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper is set for a tough matchup on Monday night versus the Rams. Cooper is the clear number one receiver for the Raiders, which means he will be drawing the opposing teams top cornerbacks each week. That means he will see either Aqib Talib or Marcus Peters on the outside,... Read More

Derek Carr Looking To Start The Season Strong

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has a tough matchup versus the Rams but is looking to put up a strong performance. The Rams finished last season with the 3rd DVOA against the pass and have only added more defensive playmakers in the offseason. Carr is coming off a slow season in terms of production and... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/6/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a VERY small four-game slate tonight, which starts early, at 6:40 pm est. That is due to the fact the NFL is kicking off tonight, so we have a very limited slate and the options are a bit thin today. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/4/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you... Read More

Raiders Sign Wide Receiver Brandon LaFell

The Oakland Raiders have signed wide receiver Brandon LaFell to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. LaFell was cut in early August by the Bengals, after two seasons with the team, where he played every game. The Raiders had a need at wide receiver after they cut Martavis Bryant on... Read More

Eddy Pineiro Headed To Injured Reserve

Oakland Raiders kicker Eddy Pineiro is headed to the Injured Reserve. The rookie kicker was competing with long-time veteran Mike Nugent for the job. Pineiro played in only one preseason game this year, where he went a perfect three for three on field goals, but then missed time due to a groin injury. The job... Read More

Chris Warren III Lands On IR With Knee Injury

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren III is headed to Injured Reserve and will have knee surgery. Warren III played exceptionally well all preseason and was competing for a roster spot with Deandre Washington. Warren III will be able to rejoin the team after Week 6, per the NFL injured reserve rules.