Turnaround teams: Record 3 teams hit 5-1 after opening loss
Perhaps, never before has Week 1 of an NFL season been as big of an aberration as it was this seasonOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRYAN EDWARDS
Raiders' offense thrives in 1st game without Gruden
The offense for the Las Vegas Raiders had a different look in the first game without Jon Gruden and the changes paid off for at least the first weekOCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes highlight reel in Denver Edwards secured two of four targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Broncos.
Impact Edwards was held in check until he made a dazzling one-handed catch down the sideline on a key third down early in the fourth quarter, that not only moved the chains but advanced the Raiders a momentous 51 yards and into enemy territory. The big play set up an eventual 30-yard field goal, which essentially put the contest out of reach. Edwards ultimately played 43 of 56 offensive snaps, but an Eagles secondary that just held Tampa Bay's Mike Evans to two catches for 27 yards awaits in Week 7.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Bryan Edwards' one-handed grab yields 51-yard gain Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards makes a one-handed catch for 51 yards.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM
Raiders reeling after 2nd straight loss, Gruden resignation
The glow from the 3-0 start for the Las Vegas Raiders has been extinguished in rapid fashion following a rough seven-day stretchOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two receptions against Bears Edwards caught two of five targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Bears.
Impact Edwards has caught just three passes for 26 yards on nine targets over the Raiders' past two games despite playing at least 50 offensive snaps in each contest. He's yet to find the end zone or draw more than five targets in a given week this season, but Edwards' ample playing time should continue in a Week 6 matchup against the Broncos.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Offensive line woes doom Raiders in 1st loss of season
The offensive line problems that have plagued the Las Vegas Raiders early this season finally led to a lossOCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Four targets in loss Edwards caught one of four targets for four yards in Monday's 28-14 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Edwards once again led all Raiders wide receivers in offensive snaps with 51, but he averaged just one yard per target after hauling in five total passes of 20-plus yards in Weeks 1-3. The Chargers defense also managed to funnel 13 targets in the directions of Hunter Renfrow and Josh Jacobs, who combined for just 62 receiving yards on 11 catches. Edwards will look to bounce back against the Bears in Week 5.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Coach Olson talks Chargers defense, WR Bryan Edwards Offensive coordinator Greg Olson discusses quarterback Derek Carr's experience in the offense, facing the Chargers defense and more.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
West Division showdowns, East Coast return of a hero
In this week spotlighting returns by Tom Brady to New England, Andy Reid to Philadelphia and Kevin Stefanski to Minnesota, don't lose sight of the best matchup on the scheduleOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryan Edwards on Week 4 matchup in LA: 'I'm expecting a Raider party' Wide receiver Bryan Edwards discusses his clutch catches late in games, the upcoming Week 4 matchup against the Chargers and more.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Carr, Herbert likely to factor in late stages Monday night
Derek Carr and Justin Herbert have shown a flare for late comebacks during the first three weeks of the seasonSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryan Edwards makes three Dolphins' defenders miss on 23-yard gain Wide receiver Bryan Edwards makes three Dolphins' defenders miss as he gains 23 yards and a first down midway through the first quarter.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Henry Ruggs III and Bryan Edwards are sparking a historic start for Raiders receivers The Raiders are the first team in NFL history to have four players with 200 or more receiving yards through their first three games.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Raiders grind their way to 3-0 start for coach Jon Gruden
No team has faced an early season gauntlet quite like the one Las Vegas has gone up against and come out unscathed like the Raiders didSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Henry Ruggs III, Bryan Edwards are becoming the dynamic duo the Raiders drafted them to be The two 2020 NFL draft picks combined for 167 receiving yards in the OT victory over the Miami Dolphins.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Carlson's field goal gives Raiders 31-28 OT win over Miami
Reigning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week Daniel Carlson’s 22-yard field goal as time expired in overtime lifted the Las Vegas Raiders to a 31-28 victory over the Miami Dolphin...SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carr masterfully navigates pocket for perfect touch pass to Edwards Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr masterfully navigates pocket for perfect touch pass to wide receiver Bryan Edwards.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
The Latest: 49ers aim to join 5 other teams at 3-0
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to join five other teams at 3-0 as Week 3 of the NFL season winds downSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Derek Carr's aggressive play a boost for unbeaten Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are unbeaten after two games, in part because of an improved defense that is making timely plays and putting the football back in the hands of quarterback Der...SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays 74 percent of offensive snaps Edwards caught three passes on as many targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 26-17 win over the Steelers.
Impact Edwards, who fell less than a yard shy of scoring in overtime during the Raiders' season opener, also had a touchdown grab negated by a holding penalty in Pittsburgh. The second-year wide receiver led his position group in snaps (74 percent), but he ultimately finished just fifth on the team in receiving with four other pass catchers recording five receptions apiece, as quarterback Derek Carr took advantage of an injury-riddled Steelers defense. A tougher test likely awaits in Week 3 as Miami's secondary features cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Byron Jones.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Denied walkoff TD reception Edwards caught four of five targets for 81 yards Monday in Las Vegas' 33-27 overtime win over Baltimore.
Impact Though Edwards met expectations and perhaps even exceeded them for fantasy managers in deeper leagues that deployed him in Week 1 lineups, the second-year wideout narrowly missed out on producing an even bigger stat line. On Las Vegas' first possession of overtime, Edwards appeared to win the game for the Raiders when he hauled in a 33-yard pass from Derek Carr and stretched the ball across the goal line, but a replay review determined the ball only reached the half-yard line while his knee was on the ground. Regardless, Edwards looks like he'll be in store for an expanded role in his second season after he tallied only 11 receptions in 12 games as a rookie. He led all Las Vegas wideouts in snap share Monday, playing 57 of 86 offensive snaps in the win, according to Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Bryan Edwards' adjustment nets epic 32-yard gain Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards' adjustment nets an epic 32-yard gain and gets the Raiders to the one yard line.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
Raiders excited for 1st opener in Las Vegas with fans
The opening season for the Raiders in Las Vegas proved to be a bit of a dudSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Securing No. 2 role Edwards is positioned to secure a starting role opposite fellow receiver Henry Ruggs after the Raiders granted John Brown's request to be released Tuesday, as NFL Network's Tom Pel...
Impact Edwards appears to have won the starting spot without much legitimate competition from the aforementioned Brown, as the former was never asked to play a preseason snap while Raiders coach Jon Gruden kept much of the first-team offense sidelined. Edwards profiles as the team's primary "X" receiver across from Ruggs, which should allow the South Carolina product to compete with tight end Darren Waller for red-zone targets as well.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
