Nearly a month ago, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to sign restricted free agent running back, Kenyan Drake to a two-year deal worth up to $14M. The move was puzzling then, and it is still today. Just two years ago, the Raiders used their first-round draft pick to select Josh Jacobs 24th overall. His first two seasons have been more than what the Raiders could’ve asked for, and yet, they signed Drake to become his backup? The Raiders certainly have other areas they need to improve on, including the offensive line. Nonetheless, a running back duo of Jacobs and Drake could be lethal to opposing defenses this season. The big question is: “What can we expect from each running back this year in fantasy?” Below, I will dig deeper into each running back’s role with the team, their fantasy value, and what we can expect from each this season. Kenyan Drake Year Team Games Played Carries Yards Yards/Carry Receptions Yards Yards/Catch Total TDs 2016 MIA 16 33 179 5.4 9 46 5.1 2 2017 MIA 16 133 644 4.8 32 239 7.5 4 2018 MIA 16 120 535 4.5 53 477 9.0 9 2019 MIA/ARI 14 170 817 4.8 50 345 6.9 8 2020 ARI 15 239 955 4.0 25 137 5.5 10 Despite beginning his first three seasons in the league as a backup, Drake spent the last two seasons as his teams’ starting back. He is a legitimate threat both as a runner and as a receiver out of the backfield. Although he has never surpassed 1,000 yards […]
Fantasy Outlook: Raiders Running Backs
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