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Josh Jacobs Injury Update Provides Major Boost to Kenyan Drake Fantasy Outlook Josh Jacobs' latest injury update provides a major boost to Kenyan Drake's fantasy outlook in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Josh Jacobs out of Raiders' game at Steelers; Yannick Ngakoue to play Raiders Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs missed practice all week, and now will not play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Coach J...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Vic Tafur: Interesting from Gruden, when asked about the... - The Athletic Interesting from Gruden, when asked about the opportunity for Kenyan Drake with Josh Jacobs out: "We're excited about the opportunity for Pe...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sitting against Steelers Jacobs (toe/ankle) won't play in Week 2 against the Steelers, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jacobs looked noticeably hobbled at times in Monday's win over the Ravens but still managed to rumble for two touchdowns. Rather than continue to gut it out, Jacobs will get a week off to heal in hopes of returning closer to full health before the Raiders host the Dolphins in Week 3. Kenyan Drake could be in line for a three-down role Sunday, with Peyton Barber spelling him on early downs and the possibility of a Trey Ragas sighting or two.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted at start of practice Jacobs (toe/ankle) wasn't spotted at the start of Friday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact We'll circle back on Jacobs' status once his official Week 2 injury designation is revealed, but if he's out or limited Sunday against the Steelers, Kenyan Drake would be in line to see added opportunities in the Raiders' backfield, with Peyton Barber (and perhaps Trey Ragas) also in the mix.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Latest news on Josh Jacobs, D'Andre Swift affecting Week 2 start-sit decisions Josh Jacobs and D'Andre Swift are popping up on practice injury reports yet again. Get the latest updates on their situations ahead of your...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

Despite Aaron Rodgers’ poor game in Week 1, the simulations are high on him to post a top-12 week against the Detroit Lions, who allowed Jimmy Garoppolo to throw for 314 yards on j...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent for another practice Jacobs (toe/ankle) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Jacobs' absence from the Raiders' first Week 2 practice Wednesday wasn't a major surprise after he played 45 snaps two days earlier in the team's overtime win over the Ravens, but a second straight day of no practice participation suddenly raises more concern about his availability for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. The Raiders will see what Jacobs is able to do at Friday's practice before determining whether he'll carry a designation into the weekend. Kenyan Drake would be the next man up as the Raiders' top option on the ground if Jacobs ends up sitting Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers, Raiders hoping to prove Week 1 wins were no fluke

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will face one of his mentors when his team hosts Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers, Raiders going for a 2-0 start after Week 1 rallies

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are both going for a 2-0 start when they meet at Heinz Field

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses Wednesday practice Jacobs didn't practice Wednesday due to toe and ankle injuries, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jacobs' exclusion from practice isn't too surprising, with the Raiders having played Monday and the running back having previously suggested that he may have some maintenance days on certain Wednesdays. Still, Tafur notes that Jacobs is banged up at this stage of the week, making his status worth monitoring as Sunday's game against the Steelers approaches. Wednesday's session was a walk-through, so what Jacobs is able to do Thursday should provide better hint about his Week 2 status.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL top moments: Raiders survive Ravens in wild OT finish on Monday Night

The Raiders survived the Ravens 33-27 in OT in a wild comeback on Monday Night Football. Here are the top moments.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Scores twice in thriller Jacobs rushed 10 times for 34 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 33-27 overtime win against the Ravens. He also caught one of two targets for six yards.

Impact Jacobs suited up after dealing with a toe injury and illness prior to Week 1. Although he looked a little banged up early, the tailback showed great perseverance to ultimately score twice. His first touchdown came on a two-yard plunge in the first half, then Jacobs tied the game with an impressive 15-yard end-zone trip in the fourth quarter. Despite teammate Kenyan Drake outgaining Jacobs with 70 yards on his 11 touches, neither runner could get much going on the ground against a swarming Ravens defense. Nonetheless, Jacobs provided the necessary scoring punch when required, starting his season on a strong note.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quick Snap: Josh Jacobs, the Raiders defense holds it down for the victory The Raiders clinch a Week 1 overtime win 33-27 against the Baltimore Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM

Josh Jacobs dekes and dodges Ravens en route to second TD run Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs dekes and dodges Baltimore Ravens defenders en route to his second touchdown run of the game.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Josh Jacobs hammers through contact for physical TD Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs hammers through the Baltimore Ravens' contact for a physical touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Prop Bets: Josh Jacobs O/U 46.5 Rushing Yards Kenny White and Danny Kanell pick if Josh Jacobs will rush for over or under 46.5 rushing yards

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ravens keep Bell, Freeman on practice squad for opener

The Baltimore Ravens kept running backs LeVeon Bell and DeVonta Freeman on the practice squad for the opener against the Las Vegas Raiders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up Monday Jacobs (illness) is active for Monday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Jacobs tended to a toe injury during Week 1 prep, but despite logging limited sessions he was cleared on the Raiders' last practice report Saturday. He proceeded to come down with an illness Sunday, spurring the team to place a questionable tag on the running back. Fortunately for fantasy managers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Monday that Jacobs was in line to suit up in the opener, and he'll do just that. With Kenyan Drake on the roster, however, it remains to be seen how much work Jacobs can expect due to his recent health concerns.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Jacobs (illness) is trending toward playing Monday against the Ravens, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Confirmation likely won't surface until shortly before kickoff, but Jacobs is more likely to suit up than not. How much he'll contribute, if healthy, is another story, making Kenyan Drake an arguably safer fantasy play given the newcomer's health and expected pass-catching contributions.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jacobs Illness Update Boosts Kenyan Drake Fantasy Outlook for Monday Night Football Game When the Las Vegas Raiders brought in Kenyan Drake this offseason, it created headaches for fantasy football managers. Jacobs was RB8 in PPR...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Is Josh Jacobs playing on Monday night? Fantasy injury update for Ravens-Raiders Is Josh Jacobs playing on Monday night for the Raiders against the Ravens? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Monday Night Footb...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Josh Jacobs questionable for Monday night game with illness The Raiders announced late Sunday that running back Josh Jacobs, who has been nursing a toe injury, is questionable for Monday’s game agains...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Downgraded to questionable Jacobs (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Ravens, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jacobs was cleared of a toe injury Saturday, but his status has been thrown back in doubt due to an illness. If the Raiders' early down workhorse is unable to suit up Monday, offseason additions Kenyan Drake and Peyton Barber would split carries in Vegas' backfield, with Drake likely taking on the lead role. A final verdict on Jacobs' status likely won't come down until shortly prior to kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Monday Jacobs (toe) wasn't listed on the team's final injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Despite logging his third straight limited practice, Jacobs will nevertheless enter Week 1 deemed completely healthy. It wouldn't be surprising if the 2019 first-round pick routinely has a similar sort of practice cadence in ensuing weeks to maintain health for the balky toe injury, which he suffered toward the end of August.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE