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Tagged: Josh Jacobs (96 Results)

Ask the Experts: Who are you most thankful for this season?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which player are you most thankful for?  more »

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Factoid: Josh Jacobs

Josh Jacobs is putting together a real nice contract drive. He’s also running his way to heights reached by only a few backs.   more »

Oct
24

Raiders RB Jacobs scores 3 touchdowns vs. Texans

Las Vegas running back JOSH JACOBS led the Raiders and his fantasy owners with another dominating performance in Sunday’s win over the Houston Texans. Jacobs had his third consecutive game overMore 100 rushing yards and the second 3 rushing touchdown game of his career. Jacobs is averaging over 174 total scrimmage yards over his past three games and is currently second in the league in rushing yards and touchdowns. Less

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Factoid: Derek Carr

The Raiders on Sunday are hosting Houston. At first glance, that seems like a good situation for Derek Carr. The Texans have won only one game all year. But I’m not sure that he’ll get enough opportunities to air it out.   more »

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Around the NFL: Josh Jacobs

It looks like I'm going to have Josh Jacobs on a lot of teams this year. Every story that comes out about him is negative, with a new one every day. What's interesting is that none of them actually have anything to do with him, but with people's expectations about the Raiders backfield.   more »

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Aug
8

Raiders RB Jacobs not on the trade block

Trade rumors began circulating when the Las Vegas Raiders started running back JOSH JACOBS in last week’s Hall of Fame Game to begin the preseason. The starting status, unusually heavy usage,More and the new regime turning down Jacobs’ fifth-year option all raised questions about his future with the team. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels explained after the game, however, that he wants his players – especially running backs – to take live hits that cannot be replicated in practice. Less

Source: NFL.com

Around the NFL: Las Vegas Raiders

Football is back, like it was never away. Jacksonville didn't use any starters, but the Raiders did, which caused much discussion and debate over how the backfield might be utilized in the new, Josh McDaniels era. Most notably, we need to wonder how much we can trust in Josh Jacobs.   more »

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Factoid: Josh Jacobs

The Raiders are hosting the Chargers on Sunday with a playoff berth hanging in the balance, and Josh Jacobs looms as a key guy. Los Angeles ranks 30th in run defense. Can Jacobs be the guy who lifts them into the postseason?   more »

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Dec
3

Raiders RB Jacobs added to injury report

Las Vegas Raiders running back JOSH JACOBS made an unexpected appearance once again on the team’s injury report. After there were no reported issues on Wednesday, Jacobs was limited in Thursday’sMore session due to an apparent ankle injury. Jacobs has had moderate fantasy success this season, but he has also missed three games due to injury thus far. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
21

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. RaidersMore 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

Sep
16

Raiders RB Jacobs misses Wednesday practice

Las Vegas Raiders running back JOSH JACOBS entered Monday night’s game a little banged up, and he left the contest in much the same condition. Jacobs was limited by a toeMore injury last week and also dealt with an illness over the weekend. Jacobs sat out Wednesday’s practice as a result of toe and ankle injuries. Fantasy owners will want to monitor his progress in the days ahead. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
10

Raiders RB Jacobs returns to practice, limited by apparent toe issue

Las Vegas running back JOSH JACOBS missed practice earlier this week but was able to return on Thursday. Although he practiced with the team, Jacobs was listed on the first practiceMore report of the season as being limited due to a toe injury. Fantasy owners will want to monitor his status in the days ahead, with the Raiders scheduled to play the Baltimore Ravens in the season opener for both teams on Monday night. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Podcast: September 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff close out their preseason tour with AFC West and NFC North previews. They like to hang out together in that way. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

Mailbag: August 26, 2021

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Does the reward outweigh the risk with seemingly elite running backs? Holding off the flaming pitchforks who say that Tyler Lockett, Josh Jacobs and Ezekiel Elliott are too high on the Fantasy Index draft board. Power-nerd supply-demand questions for auctions and overall lists. And much, much more. more »

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Jul
12

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 forMore 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

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