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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had 16 rushes for 62 yards and a touchdown with four receptions for 17 yards in his win against the Indianapolis Colts. Almost every single week of this season, Jacobs has put up a stat line very similar to this one, but the touchdown and reception output fluctuates. This week, the 23-year-old managed to score a touchdown and catch four balls, so it was a good fantasy week. In Dynasty leagues, Jacobs remains a decent RB2, and considering that he has an...

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Colts activated star linebacker Darius Leonard off of the COVID-IR. On Wednesday, they activated cornerback Rock-Ya Sin and multiple other starters, which ensures the Colts will be healthy on the defensive side of the ball for Sunday's game. While we're not yet sure what the cardio level is for these players, this is a downgrade to all Raiders offensive options, including Josh Jacobs, who should now face a healthy Colts front that has been good against the run this...

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had 27 carries for 129 yards and one fumble in Sunday's 17-13 come-from-behind win over the Denver Broncos. Despite being responsible for bumbling the ball in the second quarter and opening the door for Denver to get a field goal, Jacobs was also pivotal in carrying the ball downfield in small spurts on Vegas' scoring drives. The Alabama product has split a bit more time with Peyton Barber over the last few games with Kenyan Drake out for the rest of...

As fantasy managers try to secure their spot in championships, can they rely on Josh Jacobs and Peyton Barber this week against Denver?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is looking to get off to a better start on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. After missing practice earlier this week with the illness, Jacobs has been a full participant as he aims to outdo his performance from last week. The Alabama product was slow to get going on Monday against the Browns, eventually logging 15 carries for 52 yards as well as three receptions for 42 receiving yards in the 16-14 win over Cleveland. Jacobs has he has logged 339 ...

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (illness) practiced in full on Thursday and will be active in his Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Jacobs has been unspectacular this season, but he remains a serviceable RB2 for most fantasy teams. However, fantasy managers shouldn't feel obligated to start Jacobs over an interesting waiver wire option even though it's the fantasy playoffs. The former first round pick's best performance this season was 20 points, so although he'll be solid,...

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (illness) missed practice on Wednesday due to an illness. Jacobs isn't on the COVID-19, but his status bears watching as the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos approaches on Sunday. As long as Jacobs gets on the practice field later this week, he should be considered likely to play this weekend. Jacobs played 65% of the offensive snaps in Week 15 and had 18 total touches for 94 scrimmage yards. He's the Raiders clear lead back with Peyton Barber...

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had 15 carries for 52 yards as well as three receptions for 42 receiving yards as his team held on for a 16-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday. It took the Alabama product a long time to log any yards on the ground, to the point that coach Rich Bisaccia relied more on Peyton Barber at the end of the second quarter and into the third. Jacobs has the opportunity to bounce back next week against the Broncos, especially since he has logged 339 ...

As fantasy managers begin their dive into the fantasy playoffs, can they rely on Josh Jacobs or even Peyton Barber against Cleveland?