Las Vegas Raiders DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (hip) was listed as limited in the team's first practice of Week 14 preparation on Wednesday. Mostert's hip injury dates back to the Nov. 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders, but it's a minor injury that he has played through. Therefore, barring a setback later this week, the 32-year-old veteran should be available to play in Week 14 against the division-rival New York Jets on Sunday. Mostert surprisingly led the Dolphins in rushing in last Thursday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers, when he had just 19 yards on five rushing attempts. It was the second straight week Mostert saw over 30% of the offensive snaps, but it hasn't led to much production. As long as starter De'Von Achane remains healthy, Mostert has no standalone fantasy appeal on game days. He's averaging a career-low 3.6 yards per carry and has 10 carries for 22 yards in the last four contests.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick has been signed off the practice squad on Tuesday. The undrafted back couldn't be sent back to the practice squad after being elevated three times. The Raiders are banged up with Alexander Mattison (quad) and Zamir White (quad) missing each of the last two games. That being said, the Raiders decided to sign McCormick to the 53-man roster. He has been operating as the No. 2 back over the last two games. He rushed 12 times for 64 yards during last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He figures to get a decent look down the stretch of the season with the Raiders not playing for much right now.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw for 206 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 13 win over the New York Jets. The Jets put Smith on the run all day and he was sacked three times. Despite the pressure, Smith did not turn the ball over or have any blatant turnover-worthy plays throughout the game. Smith did not use his legs much in this game either, which limited his fantasy production. With the Seahawks playing a solid passing defense in the Jets, Smith had a solid game all things considered. He was not considered a good streaming option coming into this week, but his positive outing was encouraging. Smith has a chance to ascend in a big way in Week 14 against the Cardinals. The Cardinals have improved defensively this season, but they are not on New York's level in that department. Smith is playing with confidence and a full complement of wide receivers. If he can get back on the same page with wide receiver DK Metcalf, Smith should continue his solid season down the stretch run of the fantasy football playoffs.

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson nailed two extra points and a field goal of 27 yards, but missed on tries of 55, 56, and 58 yards in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Black Friday. The normally sure-footed kicker stumbled on what turned out to be three separate occasions to add to what would have been an eventual lead, as the Raiders lost 17-19. Ultimately, he didn't have a chance at redemption, as Las Vegas turned the ball over to the Chiefs on a bizarre early snap that turned into a fumble that Kansas City recovered. Still, Carlson will remain the starter, and if he can get back on track, his outlook against a weak Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense could be better in Week 14. The Raiders offense looks much better with O'Connell leading the show, and that could lead to more consistent field goal opportunities for the veteran placekicker.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker caught just one pass in his team's Week 13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but he made the most of it. On his big play, he streaked across the middle of the field before turning vertical and sped up the sideline, tracking down a moon ball from quarterback Aidan O'Connell and outracing the defender before being tackled and getting the ball into the end zone. He also had one rush for 11 yards. It's not encouraging to see Tucker only targeted one time, though. For fantasy purposes, it would be better to see him more involved, but he's usually the third and sometimes just the fourth option in the passing game. It seems like WR Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brock Bowers are the only two reliable pass-catchers on this team. Tucker will face a porous Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary in Week 14, though. That could afford him more opportunities for big plays, but it's still too risky to start him in all but the deepest of fantasy football leagues.