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Factoid: Derek Carr
Derek Carr has ascended to something more than just a serviceable quarterback. I think he’s one of the 10 best players at the position nowadays. more »
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Raiders offense questionable vs. Dolphins
The Las Vegas Raiders are off to a fast start this season, but the team could be without their starting quarterback and running back this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Raiders… More head coach Jon Gruden said on Monday that quarterback DEREK CARR had an MRI on his ankle and that he is “questionable” for Sunday. Gruden added that running back JOSH JACOBS is “very questionable” after he suffered ankle and toe injuries in Week #1 and did not play Sunday against Pittsburgh. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Fantasy News: Draft Sharks Invitational
Over the last two weeks, I competed in a 72-team tournament hosted by DraftSharks.com. Teams are operated by a mixture of analysts in the industry and people who’ve won high stakes leagues – a quality field. In this group, I was surprised by some of the quarterback rankings. more »
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RB Drake sees big role in Raiders offense
Las Vegas running back KENYAN DRAKE said recently that he feels like he will have a big role this season in the Raiders offense. Drake also has a great appreciation for… More fellow running back JOSH JACOBS and quarterback DEREK CARR, saying that the “sky is the limit” for the offense. Drake added that he’s ready to see the offense “take it to the next level” in 2021. Less
Source: NFL.com
Factoid: Passer rating
Russell Wilson and Derek Carr are good quarterbacks, but they need to get back on track after sputtering late last year. more »
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Teams interested in Raiders backup QB Mariota
Los Angeles Raiders backup quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA is reportedly drawing interest from various quarterback-needy teams. While trade rumors previously centered around Raiders starting quarterback DEREK CARR, it appears as though Mariota… More is the one drawing more interest. The 27-year-old Mariota played in only one game for the Raiders in 2020, but he looked excellent in relief of an injured Carr. Mariota, of course, was the second overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Less
Source: NFL.com
Raiders QB Carr hopeful to play vs. Dolphins
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback DEREK CARR is hoping to play in Saturday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Carr practiced on a limited basis on Tuesday as he works his way… More back from a groin injury suffered in last Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Carr and backup quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA rotated practice reps on Tuesday. Less
Source: Team Blog
Raiders QB Carr leaves TNF with groin injury
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback DEREK CARR suffered a groin injury late in the first quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers and was unable to return. Backup quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA replaced Carr and finished the game, an overtime loss to the Chargers.
Source: ESPN.com
Jets fire defensive coordinator after latest loss
The New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams on Monday after he made the controversial call for an all-out blitz that cost his team Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas… More Raiders. Everyone has likely seen the 46-yard touchdown pass from DEREK CARR to HENRY RUGGS that gave the Raiders an improbable win and sent the Jets to 0-12. There appears to be nowhere to go but up for a Jets defense that ranks 29th in total defense and 30th in scoring defense this season. Less
Source: New York Post
Carr, Waller lead Raiders to shocking comeback against still-winless Jets
Veteran quarterback DEREK CARR totaled 4 touchdowns to lead the Las Vegas Raiders to a shocking comeback win against the winless New York Jets on Sunday. Carr rushed for a touchdown… More and threw for 3 more, including the game winning 46-yarder to rookie wideout HENRY RUGGS with five seconds remaining in the game. While he didn’t score the game-winner, tight end DARREN WALLER did finish with a game-high 17 targets, 13 catches, and a season-high 200 yards to go along with 2 touchdowns. Less
Source: Las Vegas Sun
Podcast: November 13 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 10 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports. more »
Factoid: Derek Carr
Las Vegas plays at Kansas City this week, and you can hear Raiders fans starting to groan. Derek Carr has long struggled against this opponent. more »
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Raiders QB Carr has high praise for rookie wideout
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback DEREK CARR said earlier this week that third-round rookie wide receiver BRYAN EDWARDS reminds him of Green Bay Packers star DAVANTE ADAMS. Carr and Adams played together… More for two years in college at Fresno State, so he is certainly familiar with Adams’ playing style. While all eyes are on rookie first-round wide receiver HENRY RUGGS III, it sounds like Edwards could also be one to watch. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Marcus Mariota
Oakland signed Marcus Mariota yesterday, to a two-year deal worth over $17 million, with $7.5 million guaranteed in 2020. Make no mistake: this is backup quarterback money. The only starting quarterbacks who will make less than him this season are on their rookie deals. But it does present competition for Derek Carr. more »
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Raiders close to deal with Mariota
The Raiders are reportedly closing in on a deal with quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA. After losing his job in Tennessee to veteran RYAN TANNEHILL, Mariota’s tenure with the Titans appears to finally be over. The Raiders were looking to upgrade behind starter DEREK CARR, with Mariota apparently providing that upgrade.
Source: NBC Sports