Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams. He had been listed as doubtful entering the weekend, so this update is not much of a surprise. The 27-year-old will miss his second consecutive game after starting the season with 25 catches, 273 yards, and one touchdown over the first five weeks. With Meyers sidelined and Davante Adams traded to the New York Jets, Tre Tucker and DJ Turner should handle additional opportunities in the passing game.
Oct 20, 2024 2:56 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is officially listed as doubtful to play in Week 7 on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Antonio Pierce was hopeful that Meyers would play this weekend after he missed practice on Wednesday, but the 27-year-old pass-catcher wasn't able to get back on the practice field on Thursday and is now likely to miss his second straight game. After the Raiders traded away All-Pro receiver Davante Adams to the Jets this week, their receiving corps is brutally thin with Meyers also hurt. They will move forward with Tre Tucker, DJ Turner and rookie tight end Brock Bowers as their primary targets for quarterback Aidan O'Connell through the air. Tyreik McAllister and Kristian Wilkerson could also get more involved for the Raiders at wideout. At best, Tucker should be considered more of a WR5/flex in fantasy with Meyers likely out again.
Oct 18, 2024 3:27 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) sat out of practice for a second straight day this week on Thursday. Head coach Antonio Pierce said on Wednesday that he was hopeful that Meyers would play this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams despite missing Wednesday's practice, but two straight missed practices isn't a good sign. The 27-year-old will need to at least be limited in practice on Friday to have a shot to suit up in Week 7. It's especially concerning after Meyers missed the Week 6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Raiders are a mess right now after trading All-Pro wideout Davante Adams to the Jets this week. If Meyers misses a second straight game, look for Tre Tucker, DJ Turner and rookie tight end Brock Bowers to lead the team in aerial targets.
Oct 17, 2024 8:04 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. However, head coach Antonio Pierce said that he's hopeful Meyers will be able to suit up against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7. It's interesting to see Pierce's optimism given that Meyers missed his first practice of the week, but that certainly doesn't preclude him from progressing and playing on Sunday. There's suddenly extra attention on Meyers, who is the Raiders' No. 1 wide receiver now that Davante Adams has been traded to the New York Jets. Meyers should be evaluated as a mid-to-low WR3/FLEX in most fantasy leagues.
Oct 17, 2024 12:42 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) has officially been named inactive for the team's Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Davante Adams (hamstring) has also been ruled out so the team will roll with a very thin receiver group. Tre Tucker and DJ Turner will likely be the top two receivers while Brock Bowers is going to get all the snaps he can handle. This also comes at the time of Aidan O'Connell's first start of the year.
Oct 13, 2024 2:57 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is bad news for the Raiders offense with Davante Adams (hamstring) already being ruled out. It could be an extremely busy day for tight end Brock Bowers. The absence of both Adams and Meyers would turn Tre Tucker into the WR1 on this roster. He figures to see heavy usage as well, so he should be a solid streaming choice. DJ Turner and Tyreik McAllister would be behind Tucker and Bowers on the pecking order.
Oct 12, 2024 6:17 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Week 6 game this Sunday at Allegiant Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Davante Adams (hamstring) has been ruled out for the third straight game, so if Meyers is also unable to gain clearance to play, the Raiders would be down to Tre Tucker, DJ Turner and Tyreik McAllister in three-receiver sets. Rookie first-round Brock Bowers should have a high target floor yet again with Adams out. Meyers missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before putting in a limited session on Friday. If he's able to play, the 27-year-old will serve as the team's WR1 for the third straight week. In the last two games with Adams out, Meyers has caught 11 of 19 targets for 121 yards and no touchdowns. Right now, he's shaping up as a shaky WR3/flex for fantasy managers because of his questionable status, especially with Vegas' game coming in the later window on Sunday.
Oct 11, 2024 6:07 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) received a DNP tag for his first practice opportunity of the week, but "seems fine," per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. It's a new injury for Meyers, but evidently, fantasy managers have nothing to worry about for now. Star wideout Davante Adams (hamstring) also remained a non-participant, and DJ Turner (hamstring) and Tyreik McAllister (shoulder) were both limited. Tre Tucker is currently the only Las Vegas wideout without a designation. If Meyers can play, he'll resume his role as the de facto WR1 for the team in stead of Adams. If he can't, Tucker will be an upside mid-to-low-end WR3, with he and rookie tight end sensation Brock Bowers in line for elevated usage. The Raiders will get a difficult matchup when they host the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6.
Oct 9, 2024 10:12 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers had a solid game against a tough Denver Broncos defense in Sunday's 34-18 loss. Meyers was targeted nine times, hauling in six of them for 72 yards. The sixth-year pro finished second on the team to emerging star tight end Brock Bowers. While lead quarterback Gardner Minshew II was benched for Aidan O'Connell in the third quarter, both quarterbacks targeted Meyers multiple times. Meyers did well, considering Denver boasts the third-least PPR fantasy points allowed to wide receivers this season. He's the clear top receiver for his team as long as lead wideout Davante Adams (hamstring) doesn't return to play, which is possible, considering Adams is involved in trade talks. Meyers deserves WR3/FLEX consideration in Week 6 when the Raiders face the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers have held opposing wide receivers to bottom-ten fantasy points scored this season, but Meyers' target volume feels safe for now.
Oct 7, 2024 7:23 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught seven passes for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He hauled in his first touchdown of the season on a short route, catching the pass and breaking two tackles to make it into the end zone. Meyers was targeted nine times, tying fellow Raiders WRs Tre Tucker and Davante Adams for the team lead. The former New England Patriot is shaping up to be an inconsistent option based on game script and the whims of QB Gardner Minshew II, though it's encouraging that his targets have increased every game, from three in Week 1 to five in Week 2. Meyers' touchdown was nice for fantasy managers, but it didn't come until the Raiders were down by 26 in the fourth quarter. He also caught a two-point conversion. The 27-year-old then had five targets late in the fourth from Aidan O'Connell. Meyers is a boom-or-bust WR3/FLEX option in deep leagues against the Cleveland Browns in Week 4.
Sep 23, 2024 10:02 AM EST
Despite fewer opportunities, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers made the most of them in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Meyers caught all three of his targets for 61 yards to lead the Raiders in receiving, averaging a whopping 20.3 yards per target. His efficiency was notable, but the volume was not. Meyers' fantasy value is in limbo; he's capable of big plays but needs more targets. He's a speculative add or a bench stash, potentially useful if injuries hit or his target share increases in upcoming games. Meyers will be tough to trust and is flex play at best in deep-league formats in a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2.
Sep 9, 2024 10:58 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has "really, really, really stepped up his game" in Year 2 with the team, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. "Since the offseason, he's been lights-out," Pierce said. Things couldn't have gone much better for Meyers in his first season with the Raiders in 2023, especially considering the quarterback situation, as he finished with 71 receptions (106 targets) for 807 receiving yards and a career-high eight touchdowns in 16 starts. He also rushed for two scores. The 27-year-old pass-catcher is almost certainly going to face touchdown regression in 2024, especially since he'll be working with either O'Connell again or newcomer Gardner Minshew. Meyers' numbers in the other receiving categories could also take a step back after the addition of rookie pass-catching tight end Brock Bowers.
Aug 9, 2024 1:27 PM EST
The Las Vegas Raiders restructured wide receiver Jakobi Meyers' contract on Friday to create $4.125 million in salary cap space for 2024. Meyers joined the Raiders in free agency last offseason and signed a three-year, $33 million deal. He immediately paid off for the Raiders as the No. 2 behind All-Pro Davante Adams, as Meyers finished his first year in Sin City with 71 receptions on 106 targets for 807 yards and a career-high eight touchdowns in 16 starts. The 27-year-old pass-catcher has now gone over 800 receiving yards in each of the last three seasons, although keeping that trend alive could be more difficult in 2024 with the Raiders potentially using a rookie signal-caller under center for much of the year. Still, he should at least be in play as a WR3/flex option on a weekly basis with a solid target floor.
Mar 15, 2024 6:01 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was second on the team in receiving yards in the win against the Denver Broncos. Meyers brought in three catches for 61 yards and a touchdown on five targets in the team's season finale. Meyers also found the endzone on the ground, rushing for five yards on his score. Meyers was not the most reliable fantasy option since the Raiders made front-office and quarterback changes, but he salvaged his day with touchdowns again. It is tough to predict Meyers' fantasy value heading into next season. Still, if Aidan O'Connell remains the team's starting quarterback, hopefully, the duo can build their chemistry from their time together this season.
Jan 7, 2024 7:40 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers put together a decent performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. Meyers caught six passes for 56 yards on 10 targets last week. The Raiders take on the Denver Broncos this week for the final game of the regular season. The Broncos defense is much improved from the unit that started the season, and the team has allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers per game. Despite the tough matchup, Meyers may see increased usage due to Pro Bowl corner Patrick Surtain II. Surtain will likely cover Davante Adams for most of the game, which could free up targets for Meyers in the middle of the field. Fantasy managers in the championship probably did it without Meyers, but he could be a sneaky start if you're desperate.
Jan 7, 2024 2:58 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was second on the team in receptions and receiving yards in the loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Meyers brought in six catches on 10 targets for 56 yards. Meyers once again played second fiddle to fellow wide receiver Davante Adams but still managed to put up a decent stat line in the loss. The Raiders take on the Denver Broncos in Week 18. With Adams likely to draw the coverage of Broncos corner Patrick Surtain II, Meyers may find himself more open next week. Despite the neutral matchup, Meyers' fantasy production has been inconsistent since Aidan O'Connell took the starting quarterback job. Fantasy managers should continue to look elsewhere for starting options at the wide receiver position.
Dec 31, 2023 4:14 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught three of his five targets for 42 yards in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meyers had another unexciting stat line, which has been the story of his season since the Raiders made front-office and quarterback changes. The fantasy value of Meyers is coming almost exclusively from touchdowns, but his reliability as a touchdown scorer is not trustworthy. The Raiders take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. The Colts are tougher against the pass than the run, so teams typically utilize their run game against the Indianapolis defense. Fantasy managers should not put their faith in Meyers for championship week.
Dec 30, 2023 2:45 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers led the team in receptions and receiving yards in the win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meyers reeled in three of his five targets for 42 yards. The Raiders offense generated almost nothing through the air, and Meyers accounted for 68% of the team's passing yardage in this contest. The game's real story was the contribution of the Las Vegas defense, which scored two touchdowns in about seven seconds of game time. The run game headed by Zamir White was also dominant. White generated 145 yards on the ground, all on his own. The Raiders take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. The Colts are tougher against the pass than the rush, so it could be another pedestrian afternoon for Meyers next week. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for pass-catchers because the Raiders offense is too inconsistent to trust in the fantasy playoffs.
Dec 26, 2023 3:54 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught two of his four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Meyers also threw a touchdown pass to fellow receiver Davante Adams in the contest. Despite the Raiders historic offensive performance, Meyers was held under 50 receiving yards for the sixth time in the last seven games. Meyers has been a touchdown-dependent flex since the Raiders moved on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The Raiders take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. The Chiefs defense is better against the pass than the run, so Meyers could continue to struggle in this matchup. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for fantasy production.
Dec 24, 2023 12:15 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught two of his four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in a blowout win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Meyers also completed two pass attempts for 12 yards and a passing touchdown to Davante Adams. The Raiders were able to impose their will on offense against the Chargers, scoring 63 points against the Los Angeles team. Although his target total was not eye-popping, Meyers continued to be involved in the Raiders passing attack. The Raiders take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. With fellow receiver Adams likely drawing the coverage of L'Jarius Sneed, Meyers could have a decent performance playing from the slot. Despite the excellent performance on Thursday night, fantasy managers may need to look elsewhere for wide receiver production because Meyer's fantasy outputs have been inconsistent with Aidan O'Connell behind center this season.
Dec 15, 2023 6:20 AM EST
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