Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (elbow) and wide receiver J.J. Nelson (knee) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Jacobs should play in London in Week 5 against the Bears, but Chicago's defensive front is tough on opposing runners, making the rookie a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 in this matchup. Nelson was inactive in Week 4 but could make his return this weekend. He could have an expanded role with Tyrell Williams (foot) banged up, but even if Williams were to miss the ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs picked up 79 yards on 17 carries and added two catches for 29 yards in Sunday's win over the Colts. In a plus matchup, the rookie didn't quite live up to expectations as he ceded 13 carries to the rest of the Raiders backfield. It was the most touches Jacobs has relinquished to his backups all season, but it's clear the rookie is still the clear-cut number one runner in this offense. Jacobs is yet to find the end zone since Week 1, but his high-volume ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will look to rebound this week after a difficult matchup in Week 3. The rookie came into Sunday's game versus the Vikings battling an illness as well as a minor hip issue during the week, but he appears fully healthy going into Week 4 versus the Colts. The Indianapolis defense has given up the fifth-most fantasy points to running backs in standard formats (21.5 PPG), and rank in the bottom four in rushing yards per attempt (5.3). Jacobs will maintain ...

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said on Monday that he wants to get running back Josh Jacobs "more involved" in the team's passing attack. The first-round rookie has dominated the backfield in carries, getting nearly 75% of the workload, but has just one catch on three targets through three games. Jacobs sits on the lower end of the RB2 spectrum, so more receptions would obviously boost his fantasy stock with the Raiders likely playing from behind more often than not this season. Whether ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs struggled to get anything going in the team's Week 3 loss to the Vikings. He picked up 44 yards on 10 carries while failing to haul in either of his two targets in the passing game. With the team playing from behind for the entirety of the game, Jacobs wasn't relied upon as often with the offense in pass-mode. Jacobs remains the bell cow back, but his ceiling is capped on a team that likely won't need to run the ball more than 25 times in a game very ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs and wide receiver Tyrell Williams will both be active for Sundays tilt versus the Vikings. Jacobs was dealing with an illness and a hip issue earlier this week, but will once again lead the backfield in touches after getting in a full practice Friday. Hell be on the lower end of RB2 status in Week 3 against a tough defense. Williams was dealing with a hip pointer early in the week, but will be all systems go as the teams WR1 Sunday. Hell draw coverage ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (groin, illness), on top of the groin injury he's dealing with, said he's been sick and has lost 10 pounds. Jacobs could still play in Week 3 against the Vikings in a tough matchup, but he may not be close to 100 percent and could lose valuable touches to both Jalen Richard and Deandre Washington. It makes the rookie more of a low-end RB2 target in fantasy in Week 3 on the road in Minnesota.

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs got in a limited practice Wednesday after dealing with a groin issue following Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. The fact that the rookie participated early in the week is a good sign, and owners should be confident that he suits up for Week 3 barring any setbacks. Jacobs has dominated the Raiders backfield in carries through two weeks making him a solid RB2 for fantasy, but he's only seen one pass target which caps his upside. In a game where the team will ...

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that wide receiver Tyrell Williams (hip) is dealing with a hip pointer and rookie running back Josh Jacobs (groin) has a groin issue. It remains to be seen if either player is in danger of missing Week 3 at the Vikings, but their practices statuses this week will give us a better indication. Williams has been the team's top receiver through two games, has 14 targets and has scored in both weeks, although he could struggle against Minnesota cornerback ...

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had another terrific outing in the teams 28-10 loss to Kansas City Sunday. He gained 99 yards on only 12 carries aided by an outstanding 51-yard run. Game script hurt the rookie's ability to get more touches, but he certainly fared well with the opportunities he did get with the football. Jacobs failed to get involved in the passing game which caps his ceiling as an RB2, but he remains to get the lions share of carries over Deandre Washington and Jalen...