JOSH JACOBS NEWS

Limited again Friday Jacobs (toe) practiced in a limited capacity Friday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After the session, Jacobs relayed to Gutierrez, "I feel good. I did everything today. I feel good to go." Jacobs missed practice earlier this week due to a toe issue, but since the Raiders have been required to post injury reports he's been an active participant in drills, albeit with a cap on his reps. He noted Friday that he may see maintenance days moving forward, but the current concern doesn't appear as if it'll impact his availability for game action.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 1 player predictions: A professional gambler offers prop bet advice on Josh Jacobs, Sony Michel and more Professional gambler Brad Feinberg offer advice on six props for Week 1, including Josh Jacobs and Ben Roethlisberger.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Limited by toe injury Jacobs was limited at practice Thursday due to a toe issue.

Impact Jacobs' presence on the field Thursday after previously missing practice bodes well for his chances of suiting up Monday night against the Ravens. He'll have two more chances to elevate his participation level in advance of the contest. Assuming he's cleared to play Week 1, Jacobs is poised to head the Raiders backfield, with Kenyan Drake on hand to work in a complementary role and Peyton Barber available in a reserve capacity.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

The start-or-sit dilemma is part of managing a fantasy football team

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 win

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing Week 1 practice time Jacobs was absent from his second straight practice Tuesday for an unspecified reason and isn't expected to return to the field until Thursday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas...

Impact The Raiders haven't revealed whether Jacobs' absence is related to an injury, an illness or a personal matter, and an explanation likely won't be provided until Thursday, when the team will release its first Week 1 practice report. Regardless, assuming Jacobs makes it back to practice Thursday as expected, he would be in position to lead the Las Vegas backfield in Monday's season opener versus the Ravens. Jacobs' absence from workouts to begin the week will at least have the side benefit of allowing the Raiders to feed more reps to newly signed back Peyton Barber, who is projected to serve as the No. 3 option behind Jacobs and big free-agent signee Kenyan Drake.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 K

SEPTEMBER 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 defense

SEPTEMBER 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

Fantasy football draft prep: The Top 20 running backs From Christian McCaffrey to Josh Jacobs, Gene Clemons explores the values of the Top 20 running backs taken in drafts.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

Lots of familiar faces are playing new places around the NFL this season

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vic Tafur: Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson said... - The Athletic Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson said Josh Jacobs worked out away from the team this offseason, and “he looks faster, thicker and li...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't take field Saturday Jacobs will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jacobs is established in the Raiders' offense so the team won't take any chances of him suffering in an injury. Joining him on the sidelines from the backfield is Kenyan Drake and Jalen Richard (foot). That will leave a heavy workload for BJ Emmons and Trey Ragas.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to lead backfield The Raiders might view Jacobs and Kenyan Drake similarly to coach Jon Gruden's Tyrone Wheatley and Charlie Garner backfields, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com.

Impact While Jacobs might match the Wheatley aesthetic more than the speedy, pass-catching skill set of Garner, Jacobs is still the heavy favorite to remain the clear leader between himself and Drake. Drake, meanwhile, is expected to play an off-the-bench role with a pass-catching emphasis. Particularly if the Raiders cut or bench Jalen Richard, there could be room for Jacobs and Drake to coexist.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders, Rams end joint practice early after prolonged fight

The Los Angeles Rams’ second joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders ended early when the teams had a prolonged brawl

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Jacobs Fantasy Outlook Paints Him as a Risky RB Option in 2021 Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs commanded the offense during the 2020 season while on his way to earning his second straight 1K-y...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

'Top 100 Players of 2021': Josh Jacobs ' No. 68 Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been voted as the No. 68 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • NFL.COM

Josh Jacobs named to the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021 list After his second consecutive 1,000-plus rushing yards season, Jacobs is again regarded as one of the best players in the league.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM

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 practice

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders' Jacobs set for next step as lead back in 3rd season

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is ready for the next step in his lead role after being among the NFL's busiest backs in his second season

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders training camp: Josh Jacobs says Jon Gruden, Raiders have an 'all or nothing' mentality this summer Jacobs: “It’s definitely a different type of feeling … I just like the way that the guys are working right now.”

JULY 31, 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 2018

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 be

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2021 Position Battle: Josh Jacobs, Kenyan Drake could become the most lethal running back duo in NFL The Crimson Tide alums are poised to do big things in the desert this season running behind versatile fullback Alec Ingold.

JULY 6, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM

Facing competition from Drake The Raiders' offseason addition of Kenyan Drake could impact Jacobs' playing time, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jacobs will still be the starter and lead ballcarrier, but Drake's two-year, $11 million contract hints at a larger role than what Devontae Booker handled last season as the No. 2 option out of the backfield. Booker, now with the Giants, averaged 5.1 carries and 1.3 targets in the 15 games both he and Jacobs played. Drake could get more work without negatively impacting Jacobs, but only if the Raiders improve their overall efficiency on offense, particularly in the running game. Jacobs averaged 3.9 yards per carry last season, ranking third in the league in carries (273) but only eighth in rushing yards (1,065). He was one of four players -- along with Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook and Joe Mixon -- to average more than 18 carries per game.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE