Is the 'Patriot Way' a myth? Josh McDaniels' firing by Raiders doesn't help
The Raiders fired Josh McDaniels just 25 games into his tenure. Is this further evidence that the "Patriot Way" is a myth?NOVEMBER 2, 2023
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Raiders vs. Giants Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 5
Preview the week 9 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and m...NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Daniel Carlson - Limited by groin issue Carlson was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to a groin injury.
Impact Carlson was only able to log one limited practice session in the week leading up to Monday's game against the Lions. It led to the Raiders adding James McCourt to their practice squad and elevating him to the active roster ahead of Monday's contest, but Carlson was ultimately able to play and converted both of his extra-point attempts. His practice participation will be something to monitor ahead of the Raiders' Week 9 matchup against the Giants.
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Daniel Carlson - Limited by groin issue Carlson (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Impact Carlson was listed as questionable after logging one limited practice session ahead of Monday's game against the Lions. Concern about Carlson's status prompted Las Vegas to add James McCourt to their practice squad and elevate him to the active roster Monday, but he was ultimately inactive after Carlson got the green light to play. He converted both of his extra-point attempts in the Raiders' 26-14 loss, showing no visible signs of a setback. That said, until Carlson practices fully, his status will be worth tracking ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Raiders vs. Giants Injury Report – Week 9, 2023
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Is Jim Harbaugh the answer at head coach for the Raiders?
Colin Cowherd says there's only one person who can fix the Raiders' woes: Michigan (and former 49ers) coach Jim Harbaugh.NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Jimmy Garoppolo - Loses hold of starting gig Garoppolo has been demoted from the starting quarterback role, with Las Vegas interim head coach Antonio Pierce announcing Wednesday that Aidan O'Connell will serve as the team's n...
Impact After being appointed as the interim coach following the firing of Josh McDaniels earlier in the day, Pierce didn't wait long to make his first major personnel change. Pierce didn't clarify whether Garoppolo or Brian Hoyer will serve as the No. 2 quarterback Week 9, but the 3-5 Raiders appear set to give the rookie O'Connell an extended evaluation in what's shaping up to be a non-contending season. Garoppolo's move down the depth chart comes after he turned in a dismal performance in his return from a one-game absence due to a back injury in a 26-14 loss to the Lions on Monday, when he completed just 10 of 21 pass attempts for 126 yards and an interception while also taking six sacks. Despite missing two of the Raiders' eight games -- he also sat out Week 4 due to a concussion -- Garoppolo leads the NFL with nine interceptions at the halfway point of the season and has regressed mightily from an efficiency standpoint over his past three starts, completing just 62.2 percent of his passes for 6.7 yards per attempt. Garoppolo signed a three-year deal with the Raiders in the offseason that contains $33.75 million guaranteed, but Las Vegas could look to move on from him by next March, when he'll be due a $11.25 million bonus if he's still on the roster on the fifth day of the new league year, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
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Aidan O'Connell - Officially named starter Interim head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed Wednesday that O'Connell has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback going forward, Rachel Gossen of the team's official site repor...
Impact The rookie's promotion to the top of the depth chart sends struggling veteran Jimmy Garoppolo into a backup role. In two appearances (one start) this season, O'Connell has accounted from three yards and a touchdown on the ground and has completed 34 of his 52 passing attempts for 313 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Now that he's been installed as Las Vegas' starter, the 2023 fourth-round picks profiles as a lineup option in deeper leagues or in formats that start two quarterbacks or have a QB flex spot. A classic pocket passer who didn't show much scrambling ability during his collegiate career at Purdue, O'Connell appears to have a limited fantasy ceiling, though he'll at least have some capable pass-catching weapons to work with in wideouts Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers and running back Josh Jacobs.
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Raiders fire head coach Josh McDaniels, GM Dave Ziegler
The Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler midway through their second season, owner Mark Davis announced Tuesday.NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Raiders bench Garoppolo, try to move forward under interim coach Antonio Pierce
The Las Vegas Raiders fired offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi on WednesdayNOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders reportedly make Aidan O'Connell starting QB after firing Josh McDaniels
Rookie Aidan O'Connell is expected to start over Jimmy Garoppolo, another big move after the Raiders fired their head coach and GM Tuesday.NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Austin Hooper - Two grabs in loss Hooper caught both of his targets for 19 yards in Monday's 26-14 loss to the Lions
Impact Hooper played just 10 of the Raiders' 46 offensive snaps Monday, his lowest snap share of the season. With rookie tight end Michael Mayer continuing to emerge as the team's top option at the position, the veteran has become an afterthought in the team's offensive scheme. Hooper will likely continue in a backup role going forward, barring an injury to Mayer.
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Aidan O'Connell - In line to become starter The Raiders plan to move forward with O'Connell as their starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Las Vegas appears set to make a change at quarterback after the team announced major staff changes earlier Wednesday, when head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler were fired from their positions. With the 3-5 Raiders sitting on the periphery of the AFC playoff picture, O'Connell, a rookie fourth-round pick out of Purdue, looks as though he'll get an extended evaluation in place of Jimmy Garoppolo, who struggled in Las Vegas' Week 8 loss to the Lions and has thrown a league-high nine interceptions despite playing in only six of Las Vegas' first eight games. O'Connell represents a fantasy option for managers who had rostered Garoppolo or who are otherwise in need of quarterback depth heading into the Week 9 slate.
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Jimmy Garoppolo - Could be bound for bench Garoppolo appears to be headed for a bench role, as the Raiders are "leaning toward" having rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell start Sunday's game against the Giants, a source tell...
Impact Bonsignore issued his report just over an hour after the Raiders announced the firings of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler. The coaching and front-office shakeup looks as though it may extend to the team's personnel, as the 3-5 Raiders could be motivated to give O'Connell a longer look in the midst of a losing season, especially with Garoppolo having underwhelmed through his first six starts with Las Vegas. Despite missing games due to a concussion and back injury, Garoppolo has thrown a league-high nine interceptions on the season. He had completed 68.1 percent of his throws and averaged a respectable 7.5 yards per attempt through his first three starts, but since returning from the concussion that kept him out Week 4, Garoppolo has seen his efficiency dip substantially over his subsequent three starts (62.2 percent completion rate, 6.7 YPA). Garoppolo is in the first season of a three-year, $72.75 million contract, but only $33.75 million of the deal is fully guaranteed. The Raiders can save $11 million by trading him prior to June 1 or $13 million by designating him as a post-June 1 cut.
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Jimmy Garoppolo - Could be bound for bench Garoppolo appears to be headed for a bench role, as the Raiders are "leaning toward" having rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell start Sunday's game against the Giants, a source tell...
Impact Bonsignore issued his report just over an hour after the Raiders announced the firings of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler. The coaching and front-office shakeup looks as though it may extend to the team's personnel, as the 3-5 Raiders could be motivated to give O'Connell a longer look in the midst of a losing season, especially with Garoppolo having underwhelmed through his first six starts with Las Vegas. Despite missing one game apiece due to a concussion and back injury, Garoppolo has thrown a league-high nine interceptions on the season. He had completed 68.1 percent of his throws and averaged a respectable 7.5 yards per attempt through his first three starts, but since returning from the concussion that kept him out Week 4, Garoppolo has seen his efficiency dip substantially over his subsequent three starts (62.2 percent completion rate, 6.7 YPA). Garoppolo is in the first season of a three-year, $72.75 million contract, but only $33.75 million of the deal is fully guaranteed. The Raiders would still take a $28.3 million dead-cap hit for 2024 if they release Garoppolo next year, but they could lower his cap hit to $15.5 million for 2024 and $12.8 million for 2025 if they designate him as a post-June 1 cut.
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Aidan O'Connell - Trending toward Week 9 start The Raiders are "leaning toward" having O'Connell start Sunday's game against the Giants, a source tells Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Impact Bonsignore's report was published just over an hour after the Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler earlier Wednesday. Interim head coach Antonio Pierce will likely meet with the media later Wednesday to clarify the Raiders' plans at quarterback moving forward, but with Las Vegas sitting on a 3-5 record and not shaping up as a playoff contender, the team may be inclined to evaluate the rookie O'Connell rather than sticking with struggling veteran Jimmy Garoppolo as the team's starter. O'Connell previously drew a start in place of a concussed Garoppolo in Week 4 against the Chargers and also relieved Brian Hoyer for the second half of a Week 7 loss to the Bears. Between those two contests, O'Connell completed 34 of 52 pass attempts (65.4 percent) for 313 yards (6.0 yards per attempt), one touchdown and two interceptions. He also added a score on the ground.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aidan O'Connell - Trending toward Week 9 start The Raiders are "leaning toward" having O'Connell start Sunday's game against the Giants, a source tells Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Impact Bonsignore's report was published just over an hour after the Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler earlier Wednesday. Interim head coach Antonio Pierce will likely meet with the media later Wednesday to clarify the Raiders' plans at quarterback moving forward, but with Las Vegas sitting on a 3-5 record and not shaping up as a playoff contender, the team may be inclined to evaluate the rookie O'Connell rather than sticking with struggling veteran Jimmy Garoppolo as the team's starter. O'Connell previously drew a start Week 4 while Garoppolo was out with a concussion and also relieved Brian Hoyer for the second half of a Week 7 loss to the Bears. Between those two contests, O'Connell completed 34 of 52 pass attempts (65.4 percent) for 313 yards (6.0 yards per attempt), one touchdown and two interceptions. He also added a score on the ground.
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Ameer Abdullah - Minimal involvement in loss Abdullah rushed once for seven yards and caught his only target for 12 yards in Monday's 26-14 loss to the Lions.
Impact After failing to earn a single touch over the past two contests, Abdullah handled two touches during Monday's contest. Through eight weeks of season, the veteran running back has seen no more than two touches in a contest and has been held without a touch in three games. Barring an injury to starter Josh Jacobs, Abdullah should remain far off the fantasy radar going forward. Nonetheless, the 30-year-old will continue to operate as the Raiders' top backup option when the Raiders host the Giants in Week 9.
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Tre Tucker - Not targeted in loss Tucker failed to record a single target in Monday's 26-14 loss to the Lions.
Impact After playing 48 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps in Week 7, Tucker's playing time took a major hit in Week 8 as he played just 13 percent of snaps Monday. The rookie wideout was not a part of the game plan, with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo failing to connect with the speedster on any of his six snaps. With limited usage on a struggling offense, Tucker should remain far off the fantasy radar when the Raiders host the Giants in Week 9.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tre Tucker - Not targeted in loss Tucker failed to record a single target in Monday's 26-14 loss to the Lions.
Impact After playing 48 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps in Week 7, Tucker's playing time took a major hit in Week 8 as he played just 13 percent of snaps Monday. The rookie wideout was not a part of the game plan, with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo failing to connect with the speedster on any of his six snaps. With limited usage on a struggling offense, Tucker should remain far off the fantasy radar when the Raiders host the Giants in Week 9.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders fire coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler
The Las Vegas Raiders have fired coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave ZieglerNOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
