Marcel Reece
RB FA
Sun 11/8/15 5:34 PM6 Comments

Reece rushed thrice for 21 yards and was not targeted in the passing game Sunday in Pittsburgh, but he could get more action in the coming weeks if starter Latavius Murray (concussion) can't play.
EDGE Analysis
Reece is nominally a fullback, but he has served as a very competent fill-in at the running back position before. The 30-year-old would be especially useful in PPR formats if given an expanded role, as he has demonstrated sure hands out of the backfield throughout his career.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Mon 10/26/15 8:09 PM

Reece caught all three of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's win over the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Reece continues to see a handful of targets from week-to-week, but he doesn't play enough snaps to make him a realistic fantasy option. The pass-catching fullback should continue to be a factor in the Raiders' passing game, but would only provide worthy production in the deepest of PPR leagues.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Tue 10/13/15 4:35 PM

Reece rushed for six yards on one carry and hauled in seven of his eight targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Denver.
EDGE Analysis
Reece has seen just two carries on the ground in five games, but the Raiders really seem to enjoy his skills in the passing game. He plays a ton of snaps on third-downs and in obvious passing situations, and he led the team in catches on Sunday with seven. His eight targets were second only to Michael Crabtree's nine, and he should continue to see increased snaps in passing situations moving forward. Through five games, Reece has 14 catches, including three touchdowns through the air.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Tue 10/6/15 8:47 AM

Reece caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Reece was actually the Raiders third leading receiver in this game, but he's been very quiet over the last three games after catching two touchdowns in Week 1. He's a good pass-catcher out of the backfield but now that Roy Helu is healthy and in the mix, Reece will continue to see limited action.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Mon 9/21/15 9:43 PM

Reece caught one pass on two targets for 16 yards in Sunday's Week 2 win over the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
After catching two touchdowns during garbage time of the Week 1 opener, Reece was very quiet in the second game. He played just 10 of the 74 offensive snaps and only got two looks all day. Reece won't hold much fantasy value moving forward unless the Raiders were to sustain some injuries to the backfield.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Sun 9/13/15 9:07 PM

Reece caught three passes for 26 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Reece caught two touchdowns from back-up quarterback Matt McGloin during garbage time of the 33-13 loss on Sunday. The sixth-year fullback has always been known as a solid receiver out of the backfield and he's considered a "do-it-all" type of player. Reece will likely see a few targets per game moving forward, but you certainly shouldn't expect touchdowns from him with any regularity.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Sun 12/7/14 7:51 PM

Reece caught 7-of-7 targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's upset win over the 49ers. He didn't make much of an impact as a rusher, carrying just two times for two yards. Reece gave the Raiders the lead for good at 17-13, with a nice nine-yard touchdown grab late in the fourth quarter. He's been seeing more work as a receiver lately, setting a season high in receptions in back-to-back games. It would be surprising if he got a lot of work as a ball carrier, however, now that Latavius Murray (concussion), who had 23 rushes for 76 yards Sunday, is healthy.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Sun 11/30/14 8:25 PM

Reece had four carries for 12 rushing yards and a season-high six catches on eight targets for a team-high 48 receiving yards Sunday against the Rams. With Latavius Murray out with a concussion, the Raiders were expected to split the backfield work between Reece, Maurice Jones-Drew and Darren McFadden, though the latter finished with 11 carries versus nine for the other two backs. However, Reece made a difference in the passing game, though it still wasn't a huge impact in non-PPR leagues. Whether Murray comes back in Week 14 or not, the Raiders have a very tough matchup against a 49ers defense that is allowing the seventh-fewest rushing yards and third-fewest passing yards per game this season.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Sat 11/29/14 12:41 PM

Reece, Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew are all expected to see work Sunday against St. Louis with Latavius Murray (concussion) ruled out, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Murray failed to pass the final stage of the league-mandated concussion protocol, potentially opening the door for Reece to see a significant workload against the Rams. Reece has fared well in the primary role when given the opportunity and helped lead the Raiders to their first win of the season in Week 12, totaling 45 yards on nine touches on the team's game-winning drive against Kansas City. Meanwhile, McFadden and Jones-Drew have 3.4 and 1.9 YPC this season, respectively, so while interim coach Tony Sparano said the carries will be doled out based on "flow" of the game and the situation, it seems likely Reece will see the lion's share of the touches.

Marcel Reece
RB FA
Sat 11/22/14 4:37 PM4 Comments

Reece has likely earned more carries after his performance in Thursday's 24-20 win over the Chiefs, CSNBayArea.com reports. Reece rushed for 37 yards on eight totes and added eight yards on one reception in the fourth quarter Thursday, exceeding his carry total from his first nine games of the season on one drive. It was key to the Raiders securing their first win of the season, and interim coach Tony Sparano said he was glad to see the tough running pay off and that he "can envision" going back to Reece in the future. Latavius Murray broke out in the first half before being forced from the game with a concussion, but it would make sense if the Raiders used a 1-2 punch of Murray and Reece moving forward and reduced the roles of Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew.