OCTOBER 17, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
DARREN WALLER
Carr throws a moon ball to Waller for 33 yards vs. Denver Quarterback Derek Carr throws a dime to tight end Darren Waller for 33 yards late in the second quarter against the Broncos.
Can't-Miss Play: Darren Waller wows broadcasters with toe-tapping grab Tight end Darren Waller wows the broadcasters with his toe-tapping reception on the sideline for a gain of 33 yards against the Broncos.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Carr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive plays
With Jon Gruden tendering his resignation Monday amid reports of emails he sent before being hired in 2018 that contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments, longtime spe...OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back to full practice Waller (rest/knee) practiced in full Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After getting Wednesday off to rest up his knee, Waller was back in his usual capacity one day later as the Raiders' top tight end and No. 1 pass catcher. Even though he's fallen well shy of the whopping 19 targets he saw in the season opener, he's still garnered seven or eight in each of the ensuing four games for a combined 18-214-1 line on 29 targets. Waller can expect a similar workload Sunday against the Broncos' sixth-ranked pass defense (207 yards per game allowed).
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6
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Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia ready to guide Raiders
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Darren Waller on offensive coordinator Greg Olson and Week 6 vs. Broncos Tight end Darren Waller addresses the media from Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
DNP due to rest, knee Waller didn't practice Wednesday due to rest and a knee issue, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The "rest" listing next to Waller's absence is key, making it less of a concern than if the knee issue along was attributed to his lack of participation Wednesday. Still, his activity level will continue to be monitored to ensure there's no worry about his availability for Sunday's divisional matchup at Denver.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not at practice Waller isn't at practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact Waller wasn't visibly injured during Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Bears, but it's nonetheless possible he came out of the game with an issue. He did play 96 percent of available offensive snaps in the contest, catching four of eight targets for 45 yards.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Four grabs in Week 5 loss Waller secured four of eight targets for 45 yards in the Raiders' 20-9 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Impact Waller was tied for second in receptions and co-led the team in targets on the afternoon in a second straight pedestrian effort for the Raiders' passing attack. The veteran tight end had a very similar Week 4 line -- four receptions for 50 yards -- against the Chargers, but the difference between that performance and Sunday's was he was able to salvage his fantasy day with a touchdown in the former. Waller has now seen his receiving yardage tally drop in four straight contests, an unfavorable trend he'll look to reverse in a Week 6 road matchup against the Broncos.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darren Waller talks music, his NFL journey and more ' The Morning Commute Raiders.com's Eddie Paskal is joined by Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller to discuss his music career, his foundation and more.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
After 1st loss, Raiders host former star Khalil Mack, Bears
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FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5
The Carolina Panthers’ defense started the season hot, but were a little less scary last week against Dak Prescott and the Dallas CowboysOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darren Waller talks TD vs. Chargers, slow starts on offense Tight end Darren Waller addresses the media following the Week 4 loss to the Chargers.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Jon Gruden reacts to taunting penalty called on Darren Waller Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts to his team's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 4.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Scores in defeat Waller caught four of seven targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 28-14 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Waller's first target didn't come until the second quarter, setting the stage for a relatively quiet night by the Pro-Bowler's standards. Fortunately, though, Waller still made a significant contribution in the form of a towering, three-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter, pulling the Raiders to within one score at the time. Despite not topping five catches or 65 yards since Week 1, Waller remains Las Vegas' most important target in the passing game, and he'll strive to help the team get back to winning ways Sunday versus the Bears.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Herbert, Ekeler propel Chargers to 28-14 win over Raiders
Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns, Austin Ekeler rushed for 117 yards and scored twice and the Los Angeles Chargers knocked the Las Vegas Raiders from the unbeaten ranks wi...OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday Night Football top plays: Chargers, Herbert hand Raiders first loss
Justin Herbert and the Chargers ended the Raiders' undefeated run, topping Las Vegas 28-14. Check out the highlights!OCTOBER 5, 2021
Derwin James blankets Darren Waller for clutch INT Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James intercepts a pass from Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Carr throws a DART to Waller for 18 yards Quarterback Derek Carr throws a perfect football to tight end Darren Waller for an 18-yard gain against the Chargers.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Darren Waller gets WAY UP over Nasir Adderley for aerial TD grab Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws a touchdown pass to tight end Darren Waller.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Darren Waller moves the sticks with 21-yard catch vs. Bolts Tight end Darren Waller makes a big play for 21 yards and a first down during the second quarter against the Chargers.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Darren Waller and Rod Woodson ' Next Generations The NFL Network series "NFL Generations" bridges the game's past and present by pairing NFL legends with current NFL starts who grew up watc...
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • NFL.COM
West Division showdowns, East Coast return of a hero
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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
