Team Profile
Las Vegas Raiders
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-17.8% 29thOff DVOA
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-7.3% 30thPassing DVOA
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-21.8% 31stRushing DVOA
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1.7% 17thDef DVOA
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8.3% 19thDef Passing DVOA
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-7.4% 18thDef Rushing DVOA
2024 Team Stats
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Points For18.4 27th
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Points Against26.9 29th
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Yards Per Game304.0 26th
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Yards Allowed Per Game333.0 14th
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Week 6 game this Sunday at Allegiant Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Davante Adams (hamstring) has been ruled out for the third straight game, so if Meyers is also unable to gain clearance to play, the Raiders would be down to Tre Tucker, DJ Turner and Tyreik McAllister in three-receiver sets. Rookie first-round Brock Bowers should have a high target floor yet again with Adams out. Meyers missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before putting in a limited session on Friday. If he's able to play, the 27-year-old will serve as the team's WR1 for the third straight week. In the last two games with Adams out, Meyers has caught 11 of 19 targets for 121 yards and no touchdowns. Right now, he's shaping up as a shaky WR3/flex for fantasy managers because of his questionable status, especially with Vegas' game coming in the later window on Sunday.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) was placed on the reserve/Non-Football Injury and Illness list, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Mayer has not suited up since Week 3 due to a personal matter and is now expected to miss more time. The Notre Dame product enjoyed a productive rookie campaign, as he caught 27 passes for 304 yards and two scores. While Mayer remains away from the team, fantasy managers should expect rookie Brock Bowers to continue to see the vast majority of snaps at the position, and remains a high-end option for the foreseeable future.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (groin) did not participate in practice on Thursday, his fourth DNP in a row since last week. He wasn't able to suit up for their last game against the Denver Broncos after picking up a groin injury during practice last week. Now, it seems he's on his way to miss another game. White hasn't been able to find a rhythm as the lead back this season, and Alexander Mattison earned more carries even when White was playing. Since the Raiders haven't played with a lead very often, the backfield has suffered on top of that. If White still can't get on the field this week, Ameer Abdullah will slot in as the backup to Mattison again.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers Davante Adams (hamstring) and Jakobi Meyers (ankle) both registered DNPs for Thursday's injury report. Reports last week suggested that Adams would be healthy by this week, but as the week has progressed, he's increasingly been unlikely to play in Week 6's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is all while the team is looking for trade partners for the superstar receiver even though the trade market looks like it's going cold due to their asking price. Meyers, on the other hand, reportedly "seemed fine" and missing practice was more to make sure he's healthy by game time. Fantasy managers should still monitor his status leading up to the mid-afternoon kickoff on Sunday.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (groin) was again a non-participant at practice on Wednesday. White has yet to log even a limited session after picking up a groin injury in practice a week ago. Las Vegas was down a few notable offensive players today, with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) popping up as a DNP, too. The 25-year-old has begun the year on the wrong foot despite being given the opportunity to lead this backfield on the ground. Head coach Antonio Pierce had already been on record last week stating that Alexander Mattison had earned more work, and he will likely garner most of the backfield touches for the second week in a row if White can't play. Running back Ameer Abdullah mixed in for five carries and 42 yards -- including a score and a long gain of 40 yards -- while adding nine yards and three catches on three targets and projects to mix in behind Mattison yet again. The team will face off against a stout Pittsburgh Steelers defense in Week 6.