| | Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (back) and tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Carr is dealing with what sounds to be a minor back injury, so as long as he doesn't suffer a setback later this week, he should be good to play in Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints and their beat up secondary. Carr threw only one TD pass in Week 7 while running back Josh Jacobs ran for three scores, but he'll be on the QB1/2 borderline this week, especially if he gets Waller back. Waller has missed the last two games but could be on track to play this Sunday. The 30-year-old has disappointed in four games so far as a high-end TE1, though, catching 16 of 24 targets for 175 yards and one touchdown. |
| | Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (foot) is on the Week 8 injury report and was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Jacobs should be good to go for Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints, so fantasy managers need to leave him locked into their starting lineups as a surefire RB1. The 24-year-old had his third straight 100-yard rushing game in the Week 7 win over the Houston Texans and currently ranks fourth in total fantasy points at the position in half-point PPR setups. Jacobs didn't find the end zone in the first three weeks, but in the last three games, he's found the end zone six times on the ground while rushing for 441 yards on 69 carries (6.39 yards per tote). He's carrying fantasy teams right now. |
| | Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers Hunter Renfrow (hip) and Mack Hollins (heel) were both listed as limited participants in Wednesday's practice. It doesn't seem like either Renfrow or Hollins are in serious danger of missing Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints, but we'll keep an eye on their status the rest of the week. Renfrow returned from the bye last week with three catches for 55 yards, while Hollins caught two passes for 44 yards and his second TD of the year. Renfrow has yet to find the end zone in 2022 and has really been hurt by the presence of All-Pro Davante Adams in the fantasy realm. With tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) potentially returning this Sunday, Renfrow and Hollins will be WR4/flex options this weekend. |
| | Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (illness) is expected to suit up for the Week 8 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The 29-year-old is reportedly dealing with a bad flu, but it doesn't sound like something that is going to hold him out of this game. Adams has missed the last two practices, but he still has plenty of time to get healthy before game time. Fantasy managers should check back again, but it sounds like Adams should play as long as he doesn't have COVID. |
| | Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (back) was able to get through a full practice session on Thursday. The 31-year-old is dealing with a minor back issue, which limited him on Wednesday. Now, it sounds like Carr is feeling better, which means he should be fine for the Week 8 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Carr should be considered a low-end QB1 for this upcoming matchup, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback. |
| | Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) remained limited for Thursday's practice session. This is now back-to-back days that Waller has been limited in practice. The good news is, Waller is getting on the field, which means he might actually be able to play for the first time since Week 5. This won't be a great matchup for Waller against a New Orleans Saints defense that defends well against the tight end. He should be considered a low-end TE1, assuming he's able to play. Fantasy managers should check back and see how Friday's practice goes for Waller. |
| | Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (hip) returned to a full practice on Thursday after showing up as a limited participant on Wednesday. Meanwhile, receiver Mack Hollins (heel) was limited for the second straight day on Thursday. Barring setbacks in the next two days, both Renfrow and Hollins should be good for Sunday's clash with the New Orleans Saints. Renfrow's fantasy value has taken a big hit in 2022 with the presence of Davante Adams (illness). The potential return of tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) this week also wouldn't be good news for fantasy managers considering using either Renfrow or Hollins in their flex spot against New Orleans. Renfrow is still looking for his first touchdown of the season through four games played. |
| | Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (foot) put in another limited practice on Thursday. There's nothing to suggest that Jacobs is in danger of missing or being limited for the Week 8 contest against the New Orleans Saints. The 24-year-old has been carrying fantasy teams of late with a whopping 441 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 69 carries in the last three games after not finding the end zone in the first three games of the season. Jacobs is an absolute must-start RB1 for fantasy managers in Week 8 against a Saints defense that has allowed the ninth-most half-points PPR points to RBs in the last three weeks of action. |