Oakland Raiders

Fantasy Outlook: Raiders Running Backs

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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 […]

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IDP Draft Preview: Kwity Paye

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Kwity Paye came out of Bishop Hendricken high school as a three-star defensive lineman with plenty of accolades to his name. Coming out of Rhode Island, Paye was at a camp where he clocked a spectacular 4.5 40-yard dash, vaulting him to the top-ranked player in his state for the 2017 recruiting class. A high 3-star recruit, Paye was a First-Team All-State pick. Off the field, Paye won the Rhode Island State Championship in Long Jump with a mark of 21 feet and 5 inches. The stud defender had his choice of multiple offers but ultimately decided that Ann Arbor was the right place for him. While at Michigan, Paye carved out a solid career for the Wolverines.

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NFL Player Props: Week 3

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In this article, I look at three player props that I feel have a strong chance of paying out. This article will run the gamut and will include bets such as ‘passing yard totals’, ‘first player to score’, and even ‘total tackles’ for those who love defense. In addition, I will also make one “Longshot Pick of the Week”. This pick will always feature a more difficult bet that has a greater than 2:1 payout. The odds may be tougher, but if you’re into some fun player props take a peek!

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DFF Rookie Round Table Part 2: Henry Ruggs

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After recently releasing my rookie rankings, I wanted to open up the floor to constructive criticism.  I also wanted to see where I was not aligned with other DFF analysts. So, we conducted a round table discussion. This discussion is now a 10-part series of informal articles. In these articles, analysts debate why some of their favorite rookie(s) should be moved up. And in one case, moved down!

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Redraft Team Focus: Raiders

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Carr wasn’t as bad as some might think in 2019, as he finished as the QB14, ahead of players like Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, and Philip Rivers. However, because he played all 16 games while some other quarterbacks missed games, he only finished 22nd with 15.3 fantasy PPG, which is not impressive. The Raiders also signed Marcus Mariota to a significant contract to back up Carr, which demonstrates that they don’t completely trust him. Carr is only a streamer with no upside, and he’s my QB26. 

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Player Profile: RB DeAndre Washington

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The 2016 rookie running back class was chock full of surprises. One of the biggest stories in the Oakland camp was that former Texas Tech back, DeAndre Washington is getting some first team reps. Some fantasy pundits may discount him due to his size, but this is a talented back who might be poised to make an impact in year one. After reviewing his games against TCU, Oklahoma State (2014), UTEP (2014), and the Senior Bowl game and practices, here are my thoughts him. RB – DeAndre Washington, Oakland former Texas Tech 5′ 8″ 204 lbs. Cons: The first thing that jumps out is his size. Washington is not a large man at 5′ 8″ 204 lbs. and he is physically maxed out of his frame. Will he have enough quicks at the NFL level to make up for his size? He has some ball security issues as well, fumbling five times his senior year. Although, that wasn’t an issue until this past season (one fumble per season before this one), but it is still a concern and something to monitor as he makes his transition. How much of his production is a result of the Texas Tech offensive scheme versus the back’s natural talents? The major thing that concerns me is Washington goes down quickly once a defender makes contact. At the NFL level, rushers need to always keep their legs churning. Pros: Washington has amazing balance with great body bend that makes it easy for him to squirt out of small openings at the line of scrimmage and

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