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Daniel Carlson - Misses 49-yard attempt in loss Carlson made one of two field-goal attempts and converted his only extra-point try in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Carlson opened his 2024 campaign on the wrong foot with a wide-right miss from 49 yards out late in the third quarter, but he quickly rebounded with a 32-yard make on the Raiders' very next drive to salvage a four-point day. An even more difficult matchup awaits in Baltimore outdoors against the Ravens in Week 2, and the Raiders' offensive concerns further limit Carlson's ceiling as a heavy underdog in that contest.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mayer - Targeted three times in loss Mayer caught two of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Mayer averaged just one yard per target in the Raiders' season opener, while rookie tight end Brock Bowers paced the team in receptions with six grabs for 58 yards on eight looks from quarterback Gardner Minshew. Despite being the No. 2 TE option in Las Vegas, Mayer played only seven fewer snaps than Bowers' 41, but the former's fantasy output could remain touchdown dependent, whereas Bowers can clearly get there on volume if he's already earning eight targets in his NFL debut.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Turner - Makes nine-yard reception in loss Turner caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Turner logged only five offensive snaps in the season opener, but he caught a nine-yard pass from Gardner Minshew on third down to set up a 32-yard field goal on the Raiders' first drive of the fourth quarter. Turner remains the No. 4 option at wide receiver behind Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker ahead of a Week 2 matchup against the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tre Tucker - Two receptions in season opener Tucker caught two passes for 22 yards on three targets in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers. He also returned two punts for 28 yards.

Impact Playing 47 of a possible 60 offensive snaps, Tucker was the clear No. 3 option at wide receiver behind Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers as the Raiders trailed for a majority of the second half. A similar game script could follow against the Ravens in Week 2, once again making Tucker a boom-or-bust candidate with his speed and big-play ability, though pedestrian quarterbacking holds back this offense.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ameer Abdullah - Special teams role in season opener Abdullah played 14 snaps on special teams in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers, returning one kickoff for 28 yards.

Impact Abdullah was not involved in the Raiders' offensive game plan during the season opener, while fellow running backs Zamir White and Alexander Mattison combined for 108 total yards and a receiving score on 24 touches. Mattison alone was targeted six times by quarterback Gardner Minshew, and Abdullah figures to cede passing down work to Mattison again Week 2 versus the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Mattison - Makes touchdown grab in Week 1 loss Mattison rushed five times for 19 yards and caught four of six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Mattison not only scored the Raiders' only touchdown of the contest on a 31-yard reception in the first quarter, but he also out-snapped starting running back Zamir White by a count of 36 to 23. Opening as big underdogs against the Ravens in Week 2, Mattison once again could see a healthy share of the backfield split if a similar second-half script requires the 26-year-old to be involved on more passing downs than the aforementioned White, who figures to handle the bulk of the early-down rushing work after taking 13 carries for 44 yards in Sunday's loss at SoFi Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Maxx Crosby - Records sack versus Chargers Crosby registered five tackles (two solo), including a sack, Sunday during the Raiders' 22-10 loss versus the Chargers.

Impact Crosby was productive in the season opener as he managed to bring down Justin Herbert for the team's only sack. The 2019 fourth-round pick is coming off the best year of his career and will look to keep producing as the season goes on.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Spillane - Leads team in tackles Spillane recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) during Las Vegas' 22-10 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Spillane was one of the Raiders' few bright spots in Sunday's losing effort with his double-digit tackle tally. He will look to put up similar numbers in Week 2 when Las Vegas faces off with the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers show finishing mentality in first game of the Jim Harbaugh era

The fourth quarter for the Los Angeles Chargers had been one of angst during the tenures of Mike McCoy, Anthony Lynn and Brandon Staley, but Jim Harbaugh has made it a priority to...

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pierce's decision-making shows his faith in Raiders' run game was lacking on Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce twice opted to pass up going for it on fourth-and-1 in the fourth quarter Sunday

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyree Wilson - Injury gets update Wilson suffered a sprained knee in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Wilson's injury is not expected to keep him out for an extended period according to Rapoport, although it's not clear how likely he may be to suit up in Week 2 against the Ravens. More clarity about his availability should come when the team releases its first injury report later in the week.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tyree Wilson - Injury gets update Wilson suffered a sprained knee in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Wilson's injury is not expected to keep him out long-term, according to Rapoport, although it's not clear how likely he may be to suit up in Week 2 against the Ravens. More clarity about his availability should come when the team releases its first injury report later in the week.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold's revival season starts strong, while other QBs struggle to find footing

While Sam Darnold had a big debut for the Vikings, these four other QBs in need of a career resurgence struggled in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9

Zamir White - Leads rushing attack as expected White gained 44 yards on 13 carries in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers. He added two receptions for two yards and also lost a fumble.

Impact White out-carried Alexander Mattison by a 13-4 margin, though he found running room hard to come by as he picked up only six yards on his first six carries. While his results improved mildly from there, he also lost a fumble early in the second half. White will likely continue to lead the Raiders in carries on early downs, though Mattison was targeted six times and caught a touchdown for the team's only trip to the end zone for the day.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Zamir White - Leads rushing attack as expected White gained 44 yards on 13 carries in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers. He added two receptions for two yards and also lost a fumble.

Impact White out-carried Alexander Mattison by a 13-4 margin, though he found running room hard to come by as he picked up only six yards on his first six carries. While his results improved mildly from there, he also lost a fumble early in the second half. White will likely continue to lead the Raiders in carries on early downs, though Mattison was targeted six times and caught a touchdown for the team's only trip to the end zone on the day.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gardner Minshew II - Key fumble in loss Minshew completed 25 of 33 passes for 257 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Minshew had a decent statistical performance and effectively spread the ball between several pass catchers. His touchdown came late in the first quarter on a dumpoff to Alexander Mattison, though he managed only 100 yards on 18 attempts in the second half to stall the Raiders' offense. Minshew also had a key mistake late in the second quarter when he fumbled on an attempted pass that led directly to three points for the Chargers. Overall, Minshew has shown the ability to help skill-position players in his offense produce, though his own numbers are more likely to remain pedestrian.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 1 highlights: Lions beat Rams in overtime; Bears, Bucs secure wins

SEPTEMBER 9

NFL Week 1: What we learned from all 13 games on Sunday

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SEPTEMBER 9

Brock Bowers - Bright spot in loss Bowers recorded six receptions on eight targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Despite recently overcoming a foot injury, Bowers led the Raiders in both targets and receptions in his pro debut. His longest catch of the day came in the middle of the second quarter as he worked over the middle of the field on a play-action pass. He was otherwise targeted primarily underneath by Gardner Minshew, but it's clear that Bowers will play a key role in the Raiders' offense in his rookie campaign.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Bowers - Bright spot in loss Bowers recorded six receptions on eight targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Despite recently overcoming a foot injury, Bowers led the Raiders in both targets and receptions in his pro debut. His longest catch of the day came in the middle of the second quarter as he worked over the middle of the field on a play-action pass. He was otherwise targeted primarily underneath by Gardner Minshew, but it's clear that Bowers will play a key role in the Raiders' offense in his rookie campaign.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Davante Adams - Modest Week 1 showing Adams recorded five receptions on six targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Adams is likely to struggle to maintain elite efficiency this season given the quarterback situation in Las Vegas, though his target location and volume were both notable in Sunday's loss. Brock Bowers led the Raiders in targets in his first pro game with eight, and Gardner Minshew appeared unwilling to push the ball downfield when targeting Adams as the star wideout was forced to do the majority of his damage after the catch. If these trends persist, Adams will still be a useful fantasy option, though his opportunity for big performances may be limited.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Pierce defends his decision after Raiders punt in Chargers territory late in their opener

The Las Vegas Raiders trailed by six points with just over seven minutes to play when their offense faced a fourth and 1 at the Los Angeles Chargers 43

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS