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
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Titans finally unveil offense with Julio Jones vs. Cardinals
The Tennessee Titans finally get to show off what adding a seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver can do for their already high-powered offenseSEPTEMBER 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 winSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kenyan Drake Fantasy Outlook on the Rise After Jalen Richard Injury Kenyan Drake's fantasy outlook is on the rise after Jalen Richard's injury update.
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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
Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL
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Headed for prominent role The Raiders might view Drake and Josh Jacobs similarly to coach Jon Gruden's Charlie Garner and Tyrone Wheatley backfields, according to ESPN.com.
Impact The Raiders have invested a lot in Jacobs and paid up for Drake in free agency, so they likely intend to make both players productive in 2021. With Jacobs as the starter and bruising power runner between the two, Las Vegas will look to Drake to change up the pace and offer a leaner, more speedy look in the backfield when Jacobs needs a breather. Garner was a much better pass catcher and much better player generally than Drake is, but Drake could still hold a sizeable presence as the lightning element to Jacobs' thunder in 2021.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders get familiar with fan-filled Allegiant Stadium, imagine home edge Free-agent pickups Willie Snead and Kenyan Drake carved out time before Sunday afternoon’s practice at Allegiant Stadium to walk the field o...
AUGUST 9, 2021 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Raiders' Jacobs set for next step as lead back in 3rd season
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Back at practice Drake (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Drake landed on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday with an undisclosed issue, though the Raiders didn't appear to be particularly concerned. He was considered day-to-day with a chance of returning to practice Friday, and he has indeed done so.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Offseason bonding helps Derek Carr with Raiders teammates
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May return to practice soon Drake (undisclosed) is considered "day-to-day," with the aim of returning to practice Friday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Drake worked on the side at Wednesday's practice, and the Raiders eventually placed him on the non-football injury list. The nature of his injury is unknown, but considering he may practice by week's end, it clearly isn't severe. With Jalen Richard (undisclosed) and Theo Riddick (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the number of running backs currently available at Las Vegas' training camp has been cut in half.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on NFI list Raiders placed Drake (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.
Impact Las Vegas has yet to announce an injury for Drake, but Tashan Reed of The Athletic noted that the running back was off to the side working with the Raiders' training staff during practice Wednesday. With Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick both having landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team's backfield depth is being taxed early on in training camp.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
May be nursing minor injury Drake was working off to the side with the training staff while his teammates practiced Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact While Drake isn't known to be dealing with an injury, Reed notes that pass-catching backs Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick also were held out for the first practice of training camp. Drake's presence on a side field suggests he's merely dealing with a minor injury, but it'll be something to keep an eye on if he doesn't return to practice within the first couple weeks of camp. He signed a two-year, $11 million contract with Las Vegas this offseason, joining Josh Jacobs to form an impressive backfield duo.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
PPR sleepers: Jamaal Williams, Kenyan Drake and four more bargain-bin running backs to target Brandon Funston looks at six bargain-bin running backs who could emerge as Top 25 PPR contributors at the position in fantasy football 2021.
JULY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jamaal Williams, Kenyan Drake and four more bargain-bin running backs to target in PPR leagues Brandon Funston looks at six bargain-bin running backs who could emerge as Top 25 PPR contributors at the position in fantasy football 2021.
JULY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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
Raiders RB preview: Signing Kenyan Drake was strange, but he creates a loaded backfield with Josh Jacobs The Raiders guaranteed Drake $11 million over two years to complement Jacobs. Now, it's time for the running game to take a step forward.
JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Raiders' Kenyan Drake envisions a 'pick-your-poison' offense next to Darren Waller, Josh Jacobs and others Drake had career highs of 955 yards and 10 touchdowns last season and will pair with starter Josh Jacobs in the Raiders' backfield.
JUNE 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kenyan Drake could be the ultimate chess piece in the Raiders offense The running back brings rare speed and versatility to an already stacked Silver and Black backfield.
JUNE 9, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders News: Kenyan Drake Raves About Derek Carr New Las Vegas Raiders arrival Kenyan Drake had glowing things to say about his new quarterback Derek Carr.
JUNE 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Arizona flush with vets, now eyes youthful help in secondary
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Arizona Cardinals sign RB Conner to one-year deal
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Las Vegas Raiders: Kenyan Drake addition helps Josh Jacobs The Las Vegas Raiders added Kenyan Drake this offseason, and that should be seen as a good thing for starter Josh Jacobs at running back. He...
MARCH 31, 2021 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM
