Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) has a chance to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Broncos. Jacobs left his fantasy owners out to dry in the finals in Week 16, but he could return for those that are still playing for something against Denver. The 21-year-old has been impressive with 242 carries, 1,150 rushing yards (4.8 yards per tote) and seven touchdowns. Deandre Washington has had RB2 upside when Jacobs has been inactive, but he'd go back to a ...

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington will handle the bulk of backfield touches this weekend with rookie Josh Jacobs ruled out with a shoulder injury. When Washington took over as the starter in Week 14, he went on to receive 20 touches for 96 total yards and a touchdown as the clear-cut No. 1 option in the backfield. His usage is bound to repeat itself in Week 16; the only caveat is the Chargers have defended the run much better recently. Outside of two late touchdowns by Mike Boone ...

Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl right tackle Trent Brown (pectoral) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to head coach Jon Gruden. Brown has been a huge asset for Oakland's offensive line, mainly in pass protection, in his first year with the Raiders. His loss could prove costly in the team's final two games, starting in Week 16 this Sunday against a fearsome Chargers pass rush. It's a downgrade to quarterback Derek Carr and Oakland's running game. Rookie running back Josh Jacobs ...

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) will be held out of Week 16 against the Chargers due to his lingering shoulder injury. It's a huge blow for owners that have gotten to the fantasy finals on the back of the impressive rookie, who is averaging 4.8 yards per carry with 1,150 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in his first year in the NFL. Deandre Washington needs to be picked up immediately and will have RB2 upside against the Bolts this Sunday, with Jalen Richard also ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs entered the game questionable with a fractured shoulder, but showed no ill effects by totaling 109 scrimmage yards. He picked up 89 yards on the ground and added a pair of receptions for 20 yards as the team fell 20-16 to the Jaguars in a devastating home loss. The rookie dominated backfield touches once again, handling 24 carries to Deandre Washington's six, but was unable to break out for a gain longer than nine yards. With the loss, the Raiders have ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) is good to go for Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacobs missed last week's game with his shoulder fracture but is returning at the perfect time with a good matchup on hand. Jacksonville's defense has allowed 141.1 yards per game on the ground, third-most in the league. Jacobs should be locked in lineups, despite the slight risk of re-injury. Backup Deandre Washington was a popular waiver wire pickup, though he won't see much run ...

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensusWeek 15 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: David Njoku is a surprise inactive for Week 15. Bo Scarbrough has officially been ruled out. Josh Jacobs (shoulder) is expected to suit up and should be good to go. James Conner is expected to make his return this week. Devante Parker (concussion) is good to go for Sunday's game. Noah Fant (foot) is expected...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has reportedly been progressing during practice as he attempts to make his way back onto the field for Sundays game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he has officially been listed as questionable for the contest due to a fractured shoulder. Without him in the mix last week, the duo of Deandre Washington and Jalen Richard handled ball-carrying duties, with Washington finding the end zone on the ground and thus presenting the more desirable of the two...

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) was limited for a second straight day in practice on Thursday, but offensive coordinator Greg Olson said that Jacobs "looked great." Jacobs missed several practices last week and was inactive in Week 14, but he's trending in the right direction and should be available for the final home game in Oakland in Week 15 against the Jaguars. Jacksonville allows the third most fantasy points per game (24.3) to opposing rushers in 2019, so Jacobs...

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) isn't a lock to return in Week 15 against the Jaguars despite positive results from his MRI exam. Jacobs's status is unclear for this Sunday, although he was a limited participant in the walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Jacobs must prove to Gruden and the coaching staff in the next two days that he's ready to return after missing Week 14. Deandre Washington and Jalen Richard would once again handle the ...