Raiders struggle amid emotional fallout from Ruggs crash
The Las Vegas Raiders lost another game coming out of a bye weekNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DARREN WALLER
Gets going against Giants Waller recorded seven receptions on 11 targets for 92 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Giants.
Impact Waller returned from a one-game absence and reached double-digit targets for the first time since Week 1 as the Raiders tried to claw their way back from small deficits throughout the game. He also provided a number of big plays -- highlighted by receptions of 24, 20 and 19 yards -- to top 90 yards in a game for only the second time this season. Waller remains well off his pace of production from the 2020 campaign, though he is still a focal point of the Raiders offense.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darren Waller Postgame Presser - 11.7.21 Tight end Darren Waller addresses the media following the Week 9 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
McKinney has 2 picks, Giants edge Raiders 23-16
Xavier McKinney returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown early in the second half and picked off another errant throw by Derek Carr late as the New York Giants beat the La...NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jones' wide receiver role expands to starter for Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones has been targeted seven times this season and has six receptions to his credit, including one walk-off touchdown in a season-opening win o...NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders, Giants dealing with tragedy, COVID-19 issues
The AFC West-leading Las Vegas Raiders are off to their best start since 2016 with a 5-2NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Key Matchups: A healthy Darren Waller will be pitted against a rising star cornerback in the NFL The New York Giants could primarily call on James Bradberry to shadow the Raiders' Pro Bowl tight end.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Strategy with Carl Banks: Limiting Raiders TE Darren Waller Two-time Super Bowl champion Carl Banks looks at how to limit TE Darren Waller and the Raiders offense in this edition of Strategy with Carl...
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa has earned a spot in an elite tierNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not listed on injury report Waller (ankle) is not listed on the Raiders' Week 9 injury report.
Impact Waller, who was a late addition to the team's Week 7 injury report, ended up missing Las Vegas' Oct. 24 win over Philadelphia, but it appears as though he has recovered from his ankle issue following the Raiders' Week 8 bye. With Waller on track to reclaim his starting tight end position Sunday against the Giants, Foster Moreau -- who logged a 6/60/1 stat line versus the Eagles -- figures to return to a complementary role in Week 9.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy TE Rankings Week 9: Who to start, sit at tight end in fantasy football Mark Andrews and Darren Waller are back from byes, but tight end start 'em, sit 'em decisions don't get any easier. Check out our Week 9 fan...
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Week 9 Fantasy TE Rankings Mark Andrews and Darren Waller are back from byes, but tight end start 'em, sit 'em decisions don't get any easier. Check out our Week 9 fan...
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Labeled day-to-day Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia said Waller (ankle) is day-to-day and will remain in Las Vegas during the team's Week 8 bye to receive further treatment, Adam Hill of the...
Impact Prior reports have classified the injury that kept Waller out of Sunday's 33-22 win over the Eagles as an inner ankle/heel strain, and while the team hasn't confirmed that diagnosis, Bisaccia noted that the tight end isn't believed to have suffered any structural damage. The fact that the Raiders are describing Waller as day-to-day rather than week-to-week seemingly bodes well for his chances of being ready to go following a well-timed Week 8 bye. Foster Moreau (six receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown on six targets) filled in capably as the team's starting tight end Week 7, but the Las Vegas offense would surely benefit from having its top pass catcher in Waller available for a Week 9 matchup with the Giants on Nov. 7.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders beat Philly, 33-22, in second game under Bisaccia
Derek Carr threw for 323 yards, completing 31 of 34 pass attempts with one touchdown, and the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 33-22OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive Sunday Waller (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Impact After being added to the Raiders' injury report Saturday, Waller -- who has recorded a team-leading 33 catches (on 53 targets) for 378 yards and two TDs in six games to date -- approached Sunday's contest viewed as a game-time decision. Evidently, things didn't go as hoped for the tight end in pre-game warmups, so he'll sit this one out. In his absence, Foster Moreau is in line for added opportunities in Las Vegas' Week 7 passing attack, while Waller will target a potential return to action after his team's bye week, when the Raiders face the Giants on the road on Nov. 7.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darren Waller Injury Update Clouds Week 7 Fantasy Outlook The Las Vegas Raiders made a late addition to the injury report on Saturday and it was a big one. Tight end Darren Waller is now questionabl...
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Game-time call for Week 7 Waller, who was added to the Raiders' injury report Saturday and is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, is viewed as a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the...
Impact The tight end strained his inner ankle and heel during Friday's practice, and his Week7 status now hinges on how he feels during pre-game warmups. If Waller is out or only able to play a limited amount of snaps Sunday, Foster Moreau would be the next man up to see added opportunities at tight end. Given that Las Vegas and Philadelphia kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, those considering Waller in fantasy lineups will ideally have an alternate option in place should he end up missing the contest.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders Get Surprising Update on Latest Darren Waller Injury Report The Las Vegas Raiders have had a tumultuous start to the 2021 season, and despite them sitting at 4-2 on the season, start tight end Darren...
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Downgraded to questionable Waller was downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game due to an ankle injury, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's obviously not a good sign Waller was downgraded, but the questionable designation does leave some room for optimism for fantasy managers. At this juncture it's too early to say what this means for the star tight end's availability entering Sunday's contest against the Eagles, but more information regarding the injury should be available well before the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kenyan Drake provides dual-threat opportunities for Raiders
Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni is very fond of Raiders running back Kenyan DrakeOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7
Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Veteran Casey Hayward Jr. sparks improved Raiders secondary
Veteran cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. was brought to Las Vegas to provide leadership to the Raiders’ young secondaryOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Checking in with Ice Cube, Darren Waller, Zedd and more through Week 6 ' Raiders: Talk of the Nation Raiders host Kristine Leahy takes a look back at the first four episodes of Raiders: Talk of the Nation.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
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
