FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1
The start-or-sit dilemma is part of managing a fantasy football teamSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEREK CARR #4 - QUARTERBACK - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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4 INT
1742 YDS
13 TD
4 INT
Ravens seek another season-opening blowout win vs Raiders
The Baltimore Ravens will open the season at the Las Vegas Raiders in search of their sixth straight season-opening winSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swan song or another extension? Derek Carr's 2021 season could determine the Raiders' outlook A playoff appearance would likely secure another Raiders contract for Derek Carr. Otherwise, could Las Vegas move on from the longtime QB?
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
AP source: Raiders agree to 1-year deal with LB K.J. Wright
A person familiar with the deal says the Las Vegas Raiders have added another proven veteran to bolster their banged-up linebacker group by agreeing to a one-year contract with KSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders seek to make strides on defense in Gruden's 4th year
The improvement the Las Vegas Raiders showed offensively in year three under Jon Gruden was negated by the lack of progress on defenseSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers use QB platoon to beat Raiders 34-10
The San Francisco 49ers showed off their two-quarterback system by getting rushing touchdowns from both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance in a 34-10 exhibition victory over the Las Ve...AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giving way to Peterman on Sunday Carr's teammate, Nathan Peterman, is slated to start Sunday's preseason finale against the 49ers, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The report notes that with Marcus Mariota managing a quad issue and the team preferring not to expose him to game contact due to his playing style, coach Jon Gruden says that Peterman "will start and Peterman will finish, until I get better information." Based on that comment, the Raiders have no plans to put Carr in harm's way this weekend, with his next game appearance destined to occur Sept. 13, when Las Vegas hosts Baltimore in a Monday Night Football matchup.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2021 quarterback strength of schedule: Jimmy Garoppolo is undervalued, and Derek Carr is a risky QB2 option KC Joyner analyzes the 2021 matchup difficulty for the quarterbacks of all 32 NFL teams, concluding that Jimmy Garoppolo is undervalued.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sitting against Rams Carr is not starting Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Carr also sat out the team's first exhibition game, with Nathan Peterman the only quarterback to play in that contest. Peterman is also starting Saturday's tilt against the Rams and could be in for a heavy workload once again.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gruden doesn't want anyone forgetting about WR Zay Jones
Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has been singing the praises of wide receiver Zay Jones, saying nobody works harder than the fifth-year proAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Third-string QB Peterman leads Vegas 20-7 over Seattle
Third-string quarterback Nathan Peterman completed 29 of 38 pass attempts for 246 yards and the Las Vegas Raiders opened the preseason with a 20-7 victory over the Seattle SeahawksAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders' rebuilt offensive line coming together in camp
Las Vegas Raiders assistant coach Tom Cable says the team's overhauled offensive line has exceeded his expectations for the early part of camp, in part because the bulk of the line...AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gruden all smiles with fans inside stadium for practice
Standing near midfield of Allegiant Stadium, coach Jon Gruden couldn’t help but smile after giving backup quarterback Marcus Mariota a play to run during Sunday’s practiceAUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Training Camp Notebook 8/8: Derek Carr, Raiders offense looks fired up in Allegiant Stadium Raiders.com's Levi Edwards gives a few of his top takeaways from Training Camp practice in Allegiant Stadium with nearly 20,000 fans in atte...
AUGUST 9, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
After coming out as gay in June, Carl Nassib is adjusting to his new reality
After coming out as gay in June, Carl Nassib spoke about the support he has received from teammates since the watershed moment.AUGUST 6, 2021
Nassib says he's gotten only 'love and support' from Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib says he has received “nothing but love and support” from his teammates after he came out as gayAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders' receivers ready to produce in high-flying offense
Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr says this year’s Raiders have a do-it-all group of receivers that he believes are the best he’s had in eight seasonsAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Letters from Raiders training camp, Week 1: Derek Carr's balance, Henry Ruggs III's added bulk and more Carr was among the NFL's best deep-ball passers last season, but he has to work on holding on to the football when he experiences pressure.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Raiders place emphasis on fixing dismal red zone offense
The Las Vegas Raiders continued a dismal pattern since Jon Gruden returned to coach them in 2018JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Derek Carr awards brother David 'Best Hair on NFL Network' trophy Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr awards his brother David a "Best Hair on NFL Network" trophy.
JULY 31, 2021 • NFL.COM
Raiders excited for chance to finally play for home crowd
The Las Vegas Raiders have attended many Vegas Golden Knights games and know how vibrant the local fan base can beJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Sando: Derek Carr finished a little lower than I... - The Athletic Derek Carr finished a little lower than I expected in the 2021 QB Tiers survey of 50 NFL coaches and evaluators. He was the first QB in Tier...
JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Offseason bonding helps Derek Carr with Raiders teammates
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr likes to do most of his bonding and chemistry building with teammates prior to the start of each seasonJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Built to last': In 10th year, Cousins relishes durability
Kirk Cousins found himself facing a likely end date for his time with the Minnesota Vikings when his assumed replacement Kellen Mond was drafted this springJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
