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Check out the NFL odds on Raiders vs. Bengals, from the point spread to the over/under.JANUARY 15, 2022
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Darren Waller surprises couple with tickets to Super Bowl LVI It may be January, but the season of giving continues for the Raiders' Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
TE Darren Waller returns to provide boost for Raiders Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Darren Waller went through five tough weeks when he was absent from the team because of injuries and then a...
JANUARY 13, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
TE Darren Waller returns to provide boost for Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Darren Waller went through five tough weeks when he was absent from the team because of injuries and then a positive COVID-19 testJANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for playoff opener Waller (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's playoff game against the Bengals after being listed as a limited practice participant this week, Rachel Gossen of t...
Impact In his first game action since Week 12, Waller logged 62 of a possible 80 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's 35-32 overtime win over the Chargers en route to recording two receptions on nine targets for 22 yards. Now that he's further removed from his extended layoff, look for the star tight end to continue to see his share of targets this weekend, with improved efficiency a reasonable expectation for Waller, who finished the regular season with a 55-665-2 line on 93 targets in 11 contests.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How Raiders' Darren Waller recent injuries impacted his battle for sobriety: 'Still trying to shed my old thinking patterns' Darren Waller has battled substance abuse during his life and detailed how his recent injury and absence from the Raiders' lineup impacted h...
JANUARY 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Raiders' Darren Waller: Not playing 'can have me thinking ... crazy things' while trying to stay sober Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller said missing five games due to injuries and a positive COVID test was made harder by\u00a0his efforts to...
JANUARY 13, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Raiders QB Derek Carr set for long-awaited playoff debut
For Derek Carr, the journey to the NFL playoffs has been a long and often frustrating one over his eight seasons as starting quarterback for the RaidersJANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darren Waller: 'Felt good to be back on the field' Tight end Darren Waller discusses his return to the field against the Chargers, preparing for the Bengals and more.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
Listed as limited again Waller (knee) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report, with the Raiders holding a walk-through session for the second straight day as they prepare for Sat...
Impact Waller returned from a five-game absence for the Raiders' overtime win over the Chargers in Week 18, catching two of nine targets for 22 yards in the 35-32 victory. He wasn't at his best in his first game back, but he played close to his normal allotment of snaps (78 percent). Though he and the Raiders will face a quicker turnaround than usual for Saturday's postseason opener, Waller had a big game earlier this season against the Bengals back in Week 11, when he produced a 7-116-0 receiving line in a 31-13 loss.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at walkthrough Waller (knee) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Impact Waller made his long-awaited return from a five-game absence this past Sunday against the Chargers, and while he approached his typical offensive snap share (78 percent) he hauled in just two of nine targets for 22 yards. The tight end may need more on-field reps to put his IT band strain further in the rearview mirror, but he'll kick off prep for Saturday's wild-card game in Cincinnati with a cap on his reps, as he did all of last week. Thursday's injury report may clear up Waller's status entirely for the Las Vegas' postseason opener.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders' Carr after clinching playoffs: 'Job is not done'
After their fourth straight nail-biting win was put in the books, the Las Vegas Raiders let out a season’s worth of emotion out with a boisterous locker room celebrationJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fails to produce on nine targets Waller (knee) had two receptions (nine targets) for 22 yards in Sunday's 35-32 win over the Chargers.
Impact Waller was able to return from a five-game layoff and help the Raiders clinch an unlikely playoff berth. The athletic tight end was understandably rusty and likely did not play at full strength. It was a disappointing season for Waller overall, as injuries and some poor outings resulted in 55 receptions, 665 yards and just two touchdowns over 11 contests. There were no reports of the 28-year-old suffering any setbacks to his balky knee, but we will have to wait for practice reports to confirm his availability for next week's wild-card round against the Bengals. Cincinnati did allow the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends, so Waller could make for a sneaky DFS option if his price is suppressed by Week 18's fizzling performance.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carr's laser hits Waller on back hip for 18-yard pickup Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's laser hits Raiders tight end Darren Waller on his back hip for an 18-yard pickup.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • NFL.COM
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Back in action Sunday Waller (knee) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Chargers.
Impact Following league-wide developments earlier in the day, both Las Vegas and Los Angeles are fighting for a playoff spot in the final game of the NFL's regular-season slate. In that context, Waller will give it a go for the first time since Week 12, and even if he's somewhat limited following a long layoff, his return no doubt is a welcome development for the Raiders' Week 18 passing attack. The talented tight end checks back into the team's lineup with averages of 5.3 catches (on 8.4 targets) for 64.3 yards per game while scoring two touchdowns in 10 appearances on the campaign.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders Get Amazing Darren Waller Injury Update Before Week 18 Game The Las Vegas Raiders have remained in playoff contention despite losing star tight end Darren Waller to injury on Thanksgiving. Now Las Veg...
JANUARY 9, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Likely to suit up Sunday night Waller (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, is expected to play, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.
Impact Las Vegas will need a win over the Chargers, a tie with the Chargers plus a Colts loss, or losses by the Colts and Steelers to secure a playoff berth, so the team will likely to everything it can to field its best lineup for Week 18. With that in mind, Waller looks like he'll at least try to give it a go after he was sidelined for each of the Raiders' last five games with the knee injury. Following his reinstatement Wednesday from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Waller was listed as a limited participant in three consecutive practices. While that signals that he's likely still less than 100 percent healthy, Waller's presence in the lineup Sunday in any capacity would be a welcome development for the Derek Carr-led passing attack. Those planning on deploying Waller in DFS lineups or in season-long leagues that are still active for Week 18 won't get official word on his availability until the Raiders release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Status up in air for Week 18 Waller (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Impact Waller seemed to be closing in on a Week 17 return following his bout with a strained IT band, but he landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list instead due to a positive test for the virus last Wednesday. He cleared league protocols this Wednesday and logged three limited sessions after that, but his status remains up in the air this weekend. Interim coach Rich Basaccia said a decision on Waller will depend on "where his cardio is" and "the reps that he gets" in practice, seemingly giving him a chance to play for the first time since Thanksgiving Day at Dallas. When it comes to considering the tight end in lineups, though, the Raiders are playing in the last game in the Week 18 slate, with a kickoff of 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, making it difficult to pivot to another option if Waller misses a sixth consecutive outing.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders TE Darren Waller questionable for Chargers game
The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping to get star tight end Darren Waller back for their crucial season finale against the Los Angeles ChargersJANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still listed as limited Waller (knee) was listed as limited again on Thursday's practice estimate, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Impact Waller, who last suited up Week 12, now has been listed as limited in the Raiders' two walkthroughs this week due to a knee issue, so what he's able to do Friday should add a degree of clarity with regard to the tight end's chances of suiting up for Sunday night's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff versus the Chargers.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Playoff spot on the line when Chargers visit Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders needed to win three straight weeks in order to keep any realistic playoff hopes aliveJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Career start No. 127 the biggest of them all for Derek Carr
Derek Carr has played in 126 career games during his eight-year NFL careerJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list
Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve listJANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Off COVID list, limited practice Waller (knee) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Impact Per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com, the tight end -- who last suited up in Week 12 -- logged a limited practice Wednesday. With that, Waller is trending in the right direction as Sunday's regular season finale against the Chargers approaches, but he'd presumably need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid a Week 18 injury designation.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
