OCTOBER 12, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
HENRY RUGGS III
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OCTOBER 13, 2020 • YOUTUBE
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Stars in return to action Ruggs (knee) secured two of three targets for 118 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 40-32 win over the Chiefs on Sunday. He also returned one kickoff for nine yards.
Impact Making his first appearance since Week 2, Ruggs put his stamp on the game with a 72-yard touchdown grab with 2:39 remaining in the first half. The rookie speedster also recorded a 46-yard grab on the afternoon and provided the Raiders with a downfield dimension they'd been missing in his absence. While he only saw three targets, Ruggs' final line is a testament to what he can do with even minimal opportunity. Ruggs now will utilize the bye week to get even healthier ahead of a Week 7 home matchup against the Buccaneers.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Henry Ruggs III scores first career NFL TD Former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is having quite the game after missing the past two weeks due to an injured hamstring. His spee...
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
WATCH: Henry Ruggs III reaches over defender to make catch Former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III missed two weeks of his rookie seaosn due to a hamstring injury. However, he returns for Week 5...
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Henry Ruggs made a ridiculous helmet catch against the Chiefs Henry Ruggs had his first highlight-reel play as a Raider. Seeing the likes of Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb emerge as stars this early w...
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Henry Ruggs III MOSSES DB for 46-yard grab Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr completes 46-yard pass to wide receiver Henry Ruggs III.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • NFL.COM
Henry Ruggs Climbs the Ladder for 46-Yd Reception
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • YOUTUBE
To return Week 5 Ruggs (knee) is active Week 5 against the Chiefs.
Impact Ruggs was able to practice in full both Thursday and Friday, but his status Sunday was still expected to come down to pregame warmups after entering the week with a questionable tag. It seems his activity in warmups was enough to get clearance, and Ruggs will return to action after back-to-back weeks on the sidelines. Opportunity does await with Bryan Edwards (ankle/foot) ruled out this week, though Ruggs will still be going up against a Kansas City that has been effective against opposing wide receivers this season. The Chiefs are giving up the least fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers in standard formats, allowing just 42 total receptions and two touchdowns to the position through four games.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hopes to play Sunday Ruggs (knee/hamstring) is "hoping to play" Sunday against the Chiefs, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Per the report, a final call on that front hasn't been made, but fortunately for those considering Ruggs in Week 5 fantasy lineups, the Raiders kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday. The rookie wideout, who is officially listed as questionable for the contest, practiced in full both Thursday and Friday.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Practices fully, still questionable Ruggs (knee/hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact That said, the rookie practiced in full both Thursday and Friday, which appears to set the stage for him to be active for Sunday's contest. If he does return to action after missing two games, Ruggs will add a play-making element to a wide-receiver corps that also includes Hunter Renfrow, Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones. The Raiders have already ruled Bryan Edwards (foot/ankle) out for Week 5.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to full practice Ruggs (knee/hamstring) practiced fully Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ruggs logged a limited session Wednesday, but his return to a full practice Thursday puts him in a position to return to action Sunday against the Chiefs following a two-game absence. He'll join a wide receiver corps in Week 5 that will also include Hunter Renfrow, Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones, with Bryan Edwards (foot/ankle) seemingly unlikely to play this weekend. In that context, the speedy rookie's volume may be an issue, but his playmaking ability does give him a degree of fantasy upside any time that he suits up.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Carr prepares to enter Raiders house of horrors at Arrowhead
Arrowhead Stadium has been a house of horrors for Derek Carr and the RaidersOCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to limited practice Ruggs (hamstring/knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Impact Meanwhile, fellow rookie wideout Bryan Edwards (foot/ankle) wasn't able to return to practice. Ruggs' presence on the field Wednesday -- albeit as a limited participant -- has him trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Chiefs approaches.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders Trent Brown, Henry Ruggs back on field with Chiefs up next Raiders’ tackle Trent Brown and wide receiver Henry Ruggs III took the first step toward returning to action by practicing Wednesday.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Back at practice Ruggs (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact The Raiders' first official injury report of the week will be released Wednesday afternoon, at which point the extent of Ruggs' practice activity will be revealed. The rookie first-round pick was a non-participant all last week, so even a limited session would represent a significant step in the right direction.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Ruggs (knee/hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Impact With Bryan Edwards (foot/ankle) already ruled out and Ruggs now deemed inactive, Hunter Renfrow, Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones are slated to head the Raiders' Week 4 wide receiving corps.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Doubtful for Sunday Ruggs (knee/hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bills, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact With Bryan Edwards (foot/ankle) already ruled out and Ruggs' unlikely to play, Hunter Renfrow, Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones are in line to head the Raiders' Week 4 wide receiving corps.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from Wednesday's practice Ruggs (hamstring) is not practicing Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ruggs is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Bills, as is fellow rookie wideout Bryan Edwards (ankle), who likewise isn't practicing Wednesday. Barring a quick turnaround for either Ruggs or Edwards, it looks like Hunter Renfrow, Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones will start in three-wide sets versus Buffalo.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out Week 4 Ruggs (hamstring/knee) is considered a "long shot" to play in Sunday's game against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The Raiders will likely be without the services of two of their starting receivers Week 4, as rookie third-round pick Bryan Edwards (ankle) is also expected to be sidelined. Las Vegas will monitor Ruggs' activity in practices this week before deciding on his status for Sunday, but if both he and Edwards are out, the team would likely lean on Hunter Renfrow, Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones as its main options in three-receiver sets.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Concern for Week 4 status Coach Jon Gruden noted Monday that the Raiders are "concerned about both" Ruggs (hamstring) and Bryan Edwards (ankle)," Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gruden added that he has to check with the Raiders' trainers before providing a full update, but for now we'll consider both rookie pass catchers iffy for Sunday's game against the Bills. If the duo ends up missing the contest, added snaps would be available for Hunter Renfrow, Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No. 2 Alabama's electric WR Waddle taking on bigger role
Jaylen Waddle can expect more of a starring role in Alabama's offense, and he appears ready for itSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders will be without speedy receiver Ruggs vs Patriots
The Las Vegas Raiders will be without speedy rookie receiver Henry Ruggs III because of injuries to his knee and hamstringSEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Ruggs (knee/hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Impact After being added to the Raiders' Week 3 injury report Thursday following a limited showing at practice, Ruggs wasn't able to take the field Friday and won't be available this weekend. With Ruggs out, Zay Jones and Nelson Agholor are candidates for added snaps Sunday behind Bryan Edwards and Hunter Renfrow.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
