Las Vegas Raiders DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is officially deemed questionable for Sunday's home matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. If he suits up, it will be his first in-game action since Week 5, when he ripped off 72 yards on 6-of-9 receiving in the 34-18 loss to the Denver Broncos. Tashan Reed of The Athletic reported earlier in the day that Meyers is expected to play, though the questionable designation contradicts that slightly. Still, a full practice session on Friday is undoubtedly a boon to his outlook. The 27-year-old will line up against one of the more staunch units in the league this weekend but projects to get a ton of work if he is healthy enough to play. He'll be a WR2/3 for the outing.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has been a solid quarterback streaming option in 2024. He should deliver solid value again in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills, but you should temper expectations with DK Metcalf (knee) unlikely to play in this game. The Bills are also an absolute run-funnel. Teams have been able to run on them with ease which suggests this could be a big Kenneth Walker III (illness) day. Even so, they are relatively unproven as a pass defense. They have not faced a passing attack as voluminous and high-powered as the Seahawks in 2024. Still, any quarterback without a stud such as Metcalf in the lineup would experience a downgrade against most opponents. Smith is still a quality option this week but consider making other arrangements if your roster can handle it.

Per head coach Antonio Pierce, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is expected to suit up for the team's Week 8 matchup. Tashan Reed of The Athletic reported the news. Meyers returned to practice on Wednesday after logging three DNPs the week prior but was listed as a non-participant on the Raiders' Thursday report. However, it was evidently just a day of rest for the 27-year-old. Las Vegas will undoubtedly benefit from his presence after he missed the last two contests with his ankle ailment. The former New England Patriot will slide back into his WR1 role for the team, pushing fellow wideouts DJ Turner and Tre Tucker back down the ranks. Meyers will return for a tough outing Sunday against the Raiders' division-rival Kansas City Chiefs.

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson showed he was still one of the NFL's best by converting all five of his attempts in Week 7, but he faces the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, who allow the tenth-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers in the NFL. In addition, Las Vegas' offense will be without its former top receiver, Davante Adams, for the season, and could be missing Jakobi Meyers (ankle), who didn't practice Thursday. QB Gardner Minshew II will start in place of Aidan O'Connell (thumb), who is now on injured reserve. It's a nightmare matchup for a struggling and depleted offense, so we may not see much of Carlson's leg on Sunday. He's not an appealing starting option in any fantasy leagues.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker could be the team's top option again at WR in their Week 8 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The team's current WR1, Jakobi Meyers (ankle) missed practice on Thursday, meaning he may not be available for the contest. If he isn't, Tucker will once again be the team's lead healthy receiver. It's a terrible matchup -- the Chiefs have allowed the fourth-least PPR fantasy points to opposing receivers. They'll be able to focus on the second-year pro and limit him if Meyers can't play. Even if both WRs take the field, it will be difficult for the former Cincinnati Bearcat to succeed. He's not worthy of start consideration in Week 8.