Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is in a smash spot for this week's matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs. When these two teams met in Week 2, the rookie compiled 99 yards on 12 carries (8.25 YPC) in a game that Oakland fell from behind early and was forced to throw the ball more. Expect the Raiders to run the ball aggressively in this contest versus a defense that has allowed the third-most rushing yards against (143.1 YPG), and the most fantasy points given up to the RB spot. In their...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs failed to do much in the team's 34-3 blowout loss to the Jets in Week 12. He tied a season-low with 10 carries as he ran for 34 yards against a New York team that is excellent at stopping the run. The rookie added one catch for a measly two yards in the quietest game of his young career. Game script got away from the team early and with the game out of reach late in the third quarter, Jacobs didn't see the field with the team down by 30 points. The ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) was listed as limited for Wednesday's practice, but is in no danger of missing Sunday's game versus the Jets. It's nothing new for the rookie's designation as the team is merely managing his workload after a heavy usage so far this season. Jacobs will be a fringe RB1 versus a Jets team that ranks first in the league in rush yards per game (79.1), but they've still been beaten with 10 touchdowns on the ground. Owners shouldn't hesitate putting ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a fine day on the ground Sunday as he picked up 112 yards on 23 carries, but was unable to find the end zone in the 17-10 win. He added another 12 yards on three catches, but lost his first career fumble inside the 10-yard line on the opening drive of the game. Jacobs received several goal-line carries later in the contest, but was unable to break through for a score leaving fantasy owners in a state of disappointment. The rookie still dominated ...

Thursday Night Football came down to the wire in Week 10, with Melvin Gordon looking like his old self while rumbling for 108 rushing yards and a score on 22 carries. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Chargers, poor clock management from Philip Rivers stymied any hope of surmounting a late Oakland Raiders 18-yard rushing touchdown from Josh Jacobs.The divisional matchups keep on coming for Thursday Night Football, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns going head to head in an AFC ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is primed for a massive game in Week 11 when the winless Bengals come to town. With an extra few days of rest, Jacobs should have no problem maintaining his high-volume workload versus a defense that's allowing the most yards per game on the ground this season (173.0). Cincinnati is also giving up the fourth-most fantasy points to the position, including 12 TD runs through nine games. With the Raiders favored by 10.5 points, Jacobs will undoubtedly see ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs couldn't get much going versus the Chargers through the first three quarters, but his 18-yard TD with a minute left salvaged his performance. His game-winning score helped him total 71 yards on 16 carries in the team's 26-24 win as he added another 30 yards through the air with three catches. Jacobs continues to rack up nearly all of the rush attempts in the backfield, although he ceded passing-catching opportunities to Jalen Richard late in the game ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs appears to have put his minor shoulder injury behind him and will be a fringe RB1 for his matchup on Thursday versus the Chargers. After recording his third multi-touchdown game of the season in Week 9, the rookie will look to pick up where he left off against a rush defense that's given up 114.1 yards per game on the season. The Raiders will once again lean on Jacobs to handle the bulk of the carries, making him a must-start in his high-volume role. This...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was listed as limited on the team's estimated injury report on Monday, but should be all systems go for Thursday's matchup versus the Chargers. The team didn't suit up for practice but are required to give an injury report regardless. It's purely due diligence on behalf of the Raiders to insure themselves with the rookie's banged-up shoulder, so owners shouldn't be worried about the 21-year-old's availability. Jacobs is coming off a fantastic performance...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs picked up his third 100-yard rushing game on Sunday as he rumbled for 120 yards on 28 carries versus the Lions on Sunday. The rookie added a pair of short-yardage TDs for his third multi-score game of his career as he continued his dominant usage in the backfield. Jacobs' only drawback was the fact that he couldn't haul in either of his two targets in the passing game, but owners should still feel satisfied with his production. The 21-year-old's ...