As I write this on Sunday night, all but one Week 1 game is comfortably in the books, and as is always the case on opening weekend, we encountered a slew of surprises. Some promising, others concerning and many that may have affected our outlook on a player or an offense. We're all doing our best not to overreact to one Sunday (and one Wednesday and one Thursday), but some of these shifting perspectives are bound to have permanent ramifications.
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With that in mind, I've compiled the (first) full weekly fantasy football stock report. These are the most notable risers and fallers heading into Week 2.
Ankle sprain, schmankle schprain (sorry, editors). Ashton Jeanty looked incredible on Sunday and had absolutely no limitations on his workload. He handled 23 carries and had six catches, totaling 147 yards while scoring twice through the air. He totaled 74 rushing yards after contact and scored both of his receiving touchdowns from the 13-yard line. Translation? The second-year RB's upside is arguably somewhere in the Christian McCaffrey stratosphere. The one caveat to all of this, of course, is that he did it against the Miami Dolphins. We'll see whether things change in Week 2 against the Chargers. But for now, Jeanty looks fully healthy and completely dominant, and anyone who got him at the "ankle sprain discount" is doing cartwheels.
At just 61% rostered on Yahoo, Jalen ******* er was closer to being a waiver-wire player than a fantasy stud. Not anymore. The third-year wideout led the Panthers with nine targets, eight catches, 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns, finishing as the WR1 overall on Sunday (29.8 fantasy points). He ran the second-most routes on the team (32), behind Tetairoa McMillan (36), and averaged 13.8 air yards per target and 4.31 yards per route run. He made a very strong opening argument to be a 1B to McMillan's 1A this season. And while all of Carolina's numbers were inflated by this barn-burner of a game with Chicago, ******* er had flashed late last year and looks like a legitimate third-year breakout candidate. He'll be among the most-added players on waivers this week (despite starting at 61%) and should be at least a FLEX consideration until further notice.

#yards

UPDATE: 9:38 a.m. Saturday
A lot has happened since our early posting this week. The biggest injury news is the meniscus tear suffered by the No. 1 tight end, the Raiders' Brock Bowers. He will miss Week 1, and at least a couple of weeks after that.
The season-opening game proved painful for New England star receiver A.J. Brown. He's now on injured reserve.with a high-ankle sprain that will sideline him at least a month.
Several questionable players are more likely to play this week. Arizona rookie RB Jeremiyah Love and Las Vegas sophomore Ashton Jeanty are now expected to start, as is Chicago wideout Rome Odunze. And while Giants WR Malik Nabers is playing it coy, he should be on the field tomorrow night against Dallas.
Cooper Rush will now quarterback Atlanta thanks to injuries to Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa. That might turn out to be good news for top Falcons performers Drake London, Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts.

#raiders

Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. has "earned more opportunities" moving forward but still needs to mature as a player, according to head coach Klint Kubiak.
SOURCE: Paul Gutierrez - Raiders.com
Why it Matters: Washington had a strong preseason, and the rookie looks ready to contribute if the opportunity arises. While it remains to be seen if he can carve out value while playing behind Ashton Jeanty, Washington has become a must-own handcuff and a starting option if Jeanty were to miss time.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mike Washington Jr. praised by head coach

#vegas

The second injury report for the Raiders 2026 season is out. And it looks a lot like the first one. That is to say it looks exactly the same.
The same thing is actually good news for the Raiders. No new injuries or setbacks. Ashton Jeanty was once again a full participant, putting him on track to start Sunday against the Dolphins.
Of course Brock Bowers is still out, but that was expected as he had surgery to repair his meniscus this week and will miss at least the season opener, and possibly more, recovering.
For the Dolphins, LB Ronnie Harrison and TE Will Kacmarek were still limited.
One more injury report to come on Friday where we will get the final status of the players for both teams.

#raiders #injury #season #still

Raiders HC hints at good Ashton Jeanty news with one-word comment originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Heading into the 2026 NFL season, there are some real question marks surrounding the availability of running back Ashton Jeanty for the Las Vegas Raiders.
He recently suffered an ankle injury and is now questionable for Week 1. But recently, during Klint Kubiak's Wednesday press conference, the Raiders head coach revealed some good news.
ESPN's Ryan McFadden shared that, when asked about Jeanty's status for Week 1 and whether he's optimistic he'll play, the Raiders head coach teased some good news with a smile and a one-word answer.
"When Klint Kubiak was asked if he felt optimistic about #raiders RB Ashton Jeanty's availability for Week 1 vs. Miami, he smiled and simply said: 'Yes,'" McFadden shared.

#raiders #ashton #mcfadden #availability

It has been just ten days since Ashton Jeanty went down with an injury in Raiders camp and didn't return. That was Sunday, August 23, which was exactly three weeks from the start of the Raiders' 2026 season. Making today right about the halfway point. And as of today, the Raiders seem to be feeling pretty good about Jeanty's chances of playing.
Today head coach Klint Kubiak was asked for an update on Jeanty, and he said "He's continuing to improve" and as to whether he is confident Jeanty will be available for the opener, he gave a firm "Yes."
This would seem to add to what GM Johh Spytek said of Jeanty the day before.
"I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect," Spytek said of Jeanty.
Now, obviously, that's not a definitive timeline. But, then again, neither is being optimistic. However, it's probably a far cry from the fears the team initially had when Jeanty went down in practice.

#jeanty #spytek

Two key Raiders are not participating in Wednesday's practice.
According to multiple reporters on the scene, quarterback Kirk Cousins and running back Ashton Jeanty are among those sidelined in the day's session.
While Jeanty is dealing with an ankle injury, the reason for Cousins' absence is unknown. The quarterback did appear on the field before the end of the media's viewing window in a red jersey and a hat, which could be an indication that he's receiving a rest day.
Head coach Klint Kubiak is expected to address the media after practice.
With Cousins not participating, rookie Fernando Mendoza handled the QB duties for the first-team offense. Mendoza is expected to receive much fewer reps with the regular season beginning, so this could be a chance for him to further his development before the team dives deeper into preparing to play the Dolphins on Sept. 13.

#participating #team #according

Between Las Vegas Raiders fans and fantasy football players, there's no shortage of Ashton Jeanty followers collectively holding their breath regarding the running back's return timeline. After going down during training camp on August 23, there were initial concerns about the severity of Jeanty's injury, but it was later diagnosed as an ankle sprain, with his return timeline largely considered TBD.
Considering Jeanty's injury occurred weeks before the start of the 2026 NFL season, and with fantasy football drafts just ramping up, it's created a few tough decisions for fantasy owners. Thankfully, it appears that Jeanty is quickly trending in the right direction, at least considering what we've heard from head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek.
Spytek spoke with the media early this week and gave a positive overall update on Jeanty, but refused to go so far as to specifically cite when the running back could be ready for in-game action. However, he did say that he believes Jeanty could be back "maybe quicker than some people would expect."
"I think he's in a good spot. We see him every day," Spytek said. "He's working really hard. He's on the mend, as Klint said. I think that's one of the things we all like and respect about Ashton is just the maturity he has and the spirit that he has, that it's hard to knock him down. And I think he attacks everything with a great mindset. And I don't think that this will be any different for him. I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect. When that is, we'll see. But I think he's in a good spot, and I think he'll be ready to go when we get him back out there."
Spytek's comments come after former NFL head doctor David J. Chao (ProFootballDoc) posted on X discussing Jeanty's injury and the fact that he had no boot, crutches or limp late last week. He predicted that Jeanty could be back on the field for Week 1.

#jeanty #back #spytek #expect

Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon to reveal the biggest risers and fallers in his latest fantasy rankings update after three weeks of preseason action. The duo breaks down which players are climbing up draft boards, who fantasy managers should target before draft day and which players are becoming must-fades due to injuries, playing time concerns and what we've seen on the field this preseason.
(5:45) Fantasy Fallout Josh Jacobs
(14:45) Patriots RBs Rhamondre Stevenson
(18:55) Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty
(24:35) New No. 2 RBs Rising in the Ranks

#justin

Summer might be winding down, but fantasy football season is only beginning to heat up.
We have entered the busiest weeks of the year for fantasy drafts as the NFL preseason comes to a close. Millions of drafts will take place in the final two weeks before the regular season kicks off on Sept. 9, primarily because it eliminates the need to worry about in-game injuries during the preseason.
And if you didn't learn your lesson from the Andrew Luck shocking retirement in 2019, perhaps Ashton Jeanty's injury scare or Ja'Marr Chase's departure from practice was enough to do the trick in 2026.
Rosters are almost set and you'll never have more information ahead of the selection process than you do now – so pick carefully. After all, fantasy football rosters aren't too far off from a teacher receiving the class list before school begins. One way or another, this is your team until the season ends – for the most part.
Fortunately, you just have to worry about the drafting. We'll take care of the naming rights because in between the back-to-school rush and final summer vacations, it's the least we can do.

#Football #take

While this weekend's action won't count toward our fantasy results, the 2026 college football season has officially arrived! And with it, here are some last-minute draft tips to be mindful of when prepping for your final Yahoo College Fantasy Football drafts.
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Most teams playing this weekend have already submitted their initial depth charts, so we at least have a guide for what to expect in terms of personnel deployment for those programs. However, the dozens of teams that will be opening their seasons in Week 1 still have major questions around who is going to get the most run among the team's skill players. This is especially important at wide receiver, since most teams deploy 3-WR sets with at least one, and usually two, of those starting spots up for grabs thanks to graduation and portal defections. The more you get into the weeds and research as many of the 68 Power Four team depth charts as you can unearth, the less likely you will be to blow picks in your upcoming drafts.
A phrase I like to reappropriate from the political realm is "All College Football Is Local." When depth charts are not available for key teams, you will need to rely on reputable beat writers who convey actionable information. This is a slippery slope nowadays, however, as many beat writers serve to protect the programs they cover, and curry favor in the process, as opposed to unveiling potentially sensitive information that might alienate them. Oftentimes their allegiances are to the program they've poured their hearts into for most of their adult lives, as opposed to providing us with the granular insider details of what's happening within their local program. Message board rumors can be insightful at times, as people love gossiping about their favorite teams, but tread lightly when relying on unattributed anonymous reports on the ol' internet.
The NFL injury rumor mill is so suffocating that we were subjected to a full news cycle speculating about the Raiders' prayer circle after Ashton Jeanty sprained his ankle in practice. There isn't an apple-to-apples comparison for CFB because often we don't have a clear picture on injuries until the first games kick off. Compounding matters is the lack of a uniform injury report like we see in the NFL, making injury obfuscation and subterfuge a routine occurrence in college. It never hurts to toss a player's name into the Google machine to check for recent reports before taking the plunge on a player.

#depth #injury

Kirk Cousins and the Raiders' first-team offense were surprise starters in the team's final preseason game on Thursday night.
Cousins played two series against the 49ers' backups and led the Raiders to Matt Gay field goals of 37 and 53 yards on drives of 12 plays and 46 yards and 10 plays and 45 yards.
The quarterback went 8-of-11 for 51 yards. Tre Tucker caught three passes for 25 yards.
With Ashton Jeanty nursing an ankle injury, Mike Washington was the starting running back. He took advantage of his opportunity with eight carries for 49 yards.
Cousins left with 56 seconds remaining in the first quarter, but the team's other starters stayed on the field with Fernando Mendoza.

#cousins

It really seemed like Ashton Jeanty avoided a devastating injury over the weekend. The Las Vegas Raiders running back reportedly couldn't put weight on his leg on Sunday, but reports said it was a sprained ankle.
ESPN's Ian Rapoport provided more details as Mike Washington Jr. could be the RB1 for the Raiders for a bit: The ankle injury is "more low than high" (there would be bigger concern if it was a high ankle sprain) and it's not major.
On top of that, as he said on NFL Network Tuesday morning, "The reality is, there is a chance that Ashton Jeanty may not be on the field for Week 1. They are hopeful that he will be, there's a chance that he won't be."
From The Insiders on NFLNetwork: The #raiders got good news on Ashton Jeanty’s ankle, though his status for Week 1 is still up in the air. pic.twitter.com/QQfd304TNf
All in all, the worst possible outcome was avoided. At least there's that for Raiders fans and fantasy football managers to hold on to.

#jeanty #week #high

Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle, and while he will miss time, it is not considered a long-term injury, according to sources.
SOURCE: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Why It Matters: It appears Jeanty has avoided a major injury that would force him to miss extended time. It remains to be seen if he will be ready for Week 1, but all things considered, this is a good outcome. As long as he isn't expected to miss more than a game or two, Jeanty remains a RB1 option.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty suffers ankle injury

#miss #injury #ashton #time

The Las Vegas Raiders held a joint practice with the host Houston Texans on Tuesday and, as head coach Klint Kubiak suggested might happen last week, rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza did, indeed, get some work with the first-team offense.
Mendoza got extensive work with the first- team offense for the first time in training camp and it came against the Texans' stout defense. He had some nice moments, but also struggled along with the rest of the Raiders' offense. He and expected starter Kirk Cousins threw Pick 6s.
Kubiak wouldn't say if the first team would play Thursday night against the Texans, but he did say Mendoza will get a lot of reps. He played from late in the first quarter until early in the fourth quarter against Arizona last week.
In other notes from the joint practice:
While it seemed like the Texans' defense won the day, the Raiders' had some highlights. Tight end Brock Bowers had some nice plays. Running back Ashton Jeanty made some plays in their receiving game and rookie running back Mike Washington had some big runs against the Texans' second-team defense.

#kubiak

Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, the league is releasing its list of the top 100 players, which is voted on by the players themselves.
Coming in at No. 17 is Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.
"Great contact balance," said Raiders' running back Ashton Jeanty. "Able to make guys miss. He's pretty fast out there too."
Colts' tight end Mo Alie-Cox called Taylor "Electric," adding, "There's not a lot of guys that every time they get the ball I think they're going to score, but JT is definitely one of those guys. If he gets to that second level, good luck."
Taylor remains one of the most productive backs in football, while continuing to shoulder a heavy workload out of the backfield. He played in 13 games in 2024 and all 17 games last season, rushing for 1,431 yards and 1,585 yards, respectively.

#colts

It's fantasy football mock draft SZN. We completed a chaotic one on YouTube where I leaned heavily into RBs because there were two flex spots and the board just fell that way, but that was a very unique build. Today's team is far more standard for a full-PPR team. Let's dive in.
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Here's a look at the full list of picks for the first 10 rounds of the Full-PPR, 12-team mock draft.
Round 1: I picked fourth overall, which is where I want to be in general. In this dream scenario, Puka Nacua fell to me despite me considering him the 1.01 in full-PPR formats. It'd be Nacua, Ja'Marr Chase, Jahmyr Gibbs and then Bijan Robinson for me at the top before a slight tier drop to Christian McCaffrey, Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jonathan Taylor. That tier has slightly more risk or slightly less upside than the Big 4. What I wouldn't recommend is James Cook III at third overall, like my friend Aaron. In fact, Cook's lack of receiving profile keeps him out of my top-12 rankings entirely.
Round 2: After the star talents at RB get scooped up, my attention always goes to Brock Bowers in full-PPR re-draft formats. The drop-off at TE scoring after the top-eight this year is concerning, and I'm struggling to find breakout sleepers at the position. Bowers is uniquely set up for a 28% or higher target share while competing for looks with Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker. That's the difference between my Round 2 Bowers ranking and my Round 3 Trey McBride ranking. In general, I don't see any obvious fades in Round 2. I'm most skeptical of Omarion Hampton's workload and Ashton Jeanty's touchdown upside early in Round 2, but their upside is obvious. The lone true mistake in this mock draft is Kyren Williams at 2.23, given how much Blake Corum threatened him last year (I drafted Corum later in this draft).

#full #draft #nacua #corum

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders practiced at Allegiant Stadium on Tuesday Aug. 11, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's Kalin Sipes was there to capture the following TST Images.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Malik Benson (19) scans the field after catching the ball during Raiders practice at Allegiant Stadium, Tuesday Aug. 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Kalin Sipes - The Sporting Tribune
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Malik Benson (19) scans the field after catching the ball during Raiders practice at Allegiant Stadium, Tuesday Aug. 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) carries the ball down the field during Raiders practice at Allegiant Stadium, Tuesday Aug. 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.

#allegiant

The Las Vegas Raiders will play all of their starters on offense in the team's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak stated before the media on Tuesday that the coaching staff has a clear plan regarding how much the starters will play, as well as how much time rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will see behind the starting offensive line.
"Our starters are going to play," Kubiak said. "So he [Mendoza] could get some reps with a few of those guys. But I just don't want to talk about how we're going to play those guys."
The Raiders will start left tackle Kolton Miller, left guard Spencer Burford, center Tyler Linderbaum, right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson and right tackle DJ Glaze on their offensive line. Mendoza will play behind starting quarterback Kirk Cousins with Ashton Jeanty set to start at running back.
Though Mendoza will be the backup against Arizona, the Raiders' No. 1 overall pick is in line to play alongside starting wide receivers Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor and Jack Bech. Mendoza has had a productive training camp this summer and will get his fair share of playing time in his first taste of NFL action on Thursday.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders HC Klint Kubiak: 'Starters are going to play' vs. Cardinals

#starters #going

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is forecasted to have a big year in 2026 and, as such, is rated highly in Madden NFL 27. Jeanty will play in an upgraded offense in Las Vegas next season and will get the chance to pick up huge gains throughout the year.
Jeanty is a promising young running back in the league. He will be an exciting player to see make big plays, score more touchdowns and do good things on the football field.
Let's take a look at what Jeanty's overall rating is in Madden NFL 27, with the game set to release on all platforms on Aug. 13.
Ashton Jeanty has an 85 overall rating in Madden NFL 27.
Jeanty's highest-rated attributes are jumping, stamina and toughness, all of which he received a 93 overall rating for.

#vegas

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty boldly declares he will take a Year 2 jump after rookie struggles originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
All eyes have been on the quarterback battle between Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins for the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason training camps. But there is one player who could be a lethal force that most people are not paying attention to - Ashton Jeanty. The running back made a bold declaration about his Year 2 aspirations that should scare other NFL teams.
Ashton Jeanty did not have the prettiest numbers during his rookie season. He had 266 rushing attempts while only gaining 975 rushing yards and five touchdowns. When these numbers are crunched, the Raiders only got 3.7 yards per attempt out of Jeanty. The fact that he also fumbled twice and only had 1.6 yards per attempt before contact, which is the third-worst in the NFL, does not help his case.
Jeanty acknowledges all of the gaps in his game after his rookie year. He knows that the Raiders have high expectations after drafting him sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. So, the Raiders running back ******* ured the organization and their fans that he will be making a big Year 2 leap in the 2026 NFL season, via The ******* ociated Press.
"When everything is not going well, continuing to go to work and having hope and faith. I think that'll carry into this year. Just taking it one week at a time, whether you win or you lose, you've got to attack the next game and the next week with the same mindset. It's always tough being in the first year trying to figure out so much stuff. But this year, there's a lot of expectations for me, and I think I've got to make a big jump. I think that starts with helping my teammates as well and just being a better teammate," the Raiders running back declared.

#raiders #jeanty #ashton #yards

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer has a chance to be the first Sooner quarterback since Josh Heupel in 2000 to win a national championship. This comes after Mateer elected to return to Norman rather than pursue an NFL career.
Mateer had a down year in his first year in Norman. He completed 62.2% of his passes for 2,885 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while rushing for 431 yards and eight scores. This comes after leading college football in 2024 at Washington State with 44 total touchdowns.
But there is some optimism for Mateer as the Sooners revamped the playmakers around him. It's due to those new players that ESPN's Greg McElroy believes Mateer could be in for a bounce-back season.
"He had to do a lot of it on his own," McElroy said on 'Always College Football.' "The run game last year was not what you were looking for. I mean, Venables even described it as not good. So, they go out and hire a great running backs coach who helped develop Ashton Jeanty and Jeremiyah Love... They upgraded the receiver room with Parker Livinstone from Texas and Trell Harris from Virginia. Remember those two names. I think those two names will be really good."
Mateer's 2025 season showed the challenges of transitioning to the SEC, especially when an offense lacks consistent playmakers around its quarterback. This season should look much different. Oklahoma has improved its running back room, added more weapons at receiver and returns an offensive line that gained valuable experience last season.

#year #mcelroy

Draft season is an exercise in risk management. You spend the early rounds chasing proven volume, then a rookie running back on a bad team sits there daring you to bet talent over situation. Every year, one of those bets ends up deciding a ******* le.
Draft Jeremiyah Love, and plan to stash him through a shaky first month. The Cardinals rookie is going RB13 in July PPR drafts, late in the second round, so the price already bakes in a slow start. That discount is the opportunity.
The hesitation is understandable. Love landed on a three-win team with a crowded backfield and an unsettled quarterback room, and the fantasy community has spent the summer talking itself down on him. That is exactly the kind of noise that creates a value, because the profile underneath it has not changed.
Start with the history, because it holds up. Every running back drafted inside the top 10 since 2012 has averaged at least 14.3 PPR points per game as a rookie from Christian McCaffrey at 14.3 to Saquon Barkley at 24.1. Bijan Robinson (14.5) and Ashton Jeanty (14.4) landed in messy situations and still cleared that bar. None of them busted.
Love carries the same draft capital. Arizona took him third overall, the highest a back has come off the board since Barkley in 2018, and teams do not spend that kind of pick to hand out a timeshare.

#barkley #start #team

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders general manager John Spytek didn't hesitate to try to improve the NFL's worst offensive line, a unit that made life miserable last season for quarterback Geno Smith and running back Ashton Jeanty.
He snagged three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum out of Baltimore by handing him the richest contract ever for an interior offensive lineman.
His presence and the return of standout left tackle Kolton Miller, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury after just four games, was a much-needed boost.
So there is genuine hope in Las Vegas the line will be better, but how much is difficult to tell.
"I think last year there was a lot of moving pieces," Miller said. "I think the goal is to have the best five out there, build together, add to it each day, and really build for long-term success. This isn't easy. Coaching O-line takes time and it's a lot of work. It's underappreciated. You can't get too frustrated about it. You've just got to find ways to improve each day."

#season

The Las Vegas Raiders look to be an improved team heading into this season, and the way in which the team is approaching their preparation for the upcoming slate ahead has second year back Ashton Jeanty encouraged by what he's seen so far.
"There's different energy and urgency in the building, and I truly believe that it starts from the top down," said Jeanty. "So, I love what I'm seeing so far from everybody and it's only gonna continue to grow and get better."
The Raiders earned a 3-14 record in Jeanty's rookie season in 2025. He and former QB Geno Smith struggled behind a poorly coached patchwork offensive line. Jeanty finished averaging just 3.7 per carry for the year and Smith was sacked 55 times. A gutted Las Vegas defense also showed room for improvement around Pro Bowl EDGE Maxx Crosby.
This offseason saw a far more aggressive approach led by the hiring of reigning Super Bowl champion Kubiak to be their next head coach this offseason. Big free agent acquisitions included veteran Kirk Cousins and center Tyler Linderbaum on offense and big upgrades at linebacker, edge rusher, and cornerback.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders 2nd year star sees 'Different energy and urgency' this year

#smith #different

Football is back in Las Vegas. The Raiders officially began their journey to prepare for the 2026 season today with the start of training camp. It was a shortened practice -- 1.5 hours instead of two -- and it was a day to ease the players back into things. But there was still a few good plays to be that deserve some credit.
Here are my standouts for the Raiders from their first camp practice.
He went on a cross from right to left and laid out to make the grab with a defender in his hip pocket for the best catch of the day.
Read the play, shed a block and quickly tracked Ashton Jeanty to the right side to smother him at the line on a run.
Stuck right with Tre Tucker on a deep corner route and played it perfectly, turning to the outside as the ball arrived. He played it so well, he should have intercepted it, but was only able to knock it down. Still an impressive play.

#right

Ashton Jeanty has an up-and-down rookie season as a rusher for various reasons after the Las Vegas Raiders made the running back the No 6 overall pick in the 2025 draft.
However, the Boise State product did make a major impact as a receiver out of the backfield. A recent X post by NFL Researcher showed Jeanty was one of the most productive receiving running backs in the entire NFL last season.
Jeanty had 55 catches (on 73 targets) and five touchdowns. His 55 catches was the sevetnh most by a running back in the league. Jeanty should be able to build on that start as a receiver under new Raiders' head coach Klint Kubiak.
In other Raiders' news:
Remaining needs: NFL.com has the best remaining need for all AFC teams as we head into training camps around the league.

#league #head

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty didn't exactly have the numbers that many expected from the No. 6 overall pick last season. Following a tough rookie year behind a poor offensive line, Jeanty has been one of the most popular candidates to have a breakout season in 2026, and those sentiments have not cooled down this summer.
NFL.com's Bucky Brooks named Jeanty to his All-Breakout team for the upcoming season, highlighting a more favorable situation in Las Vegas as a potential catalyst for his expected surge.
After suffering through a frustrating rookie campaign that saw him fall short of 1,000 ground yards while averaging just 3.7 a pop, Jeanty could make a serious run at the 2026 rushing ****** le with new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak implementing a zone-based running game that will showcase the second-year pro's balance, body control and burst on the edges.
Jeanty will benefit from playing in a Raiders offense with more talent. Rushes up the middle will be made easier for him with star center Tyler Linderbaum in town. Two-tight end blocking formations will also create more holes for Jeanty to exploit next season. He is also expected to be productive in the passing game, which will add to his body of work in the upcoming year.
Given the fact that he bore one of the heftiest workloads in the NFL last season as a rookie, an increase in his yards per carry alone figures to take him over the top into having a 1,000-yard rushing season in 2026, up from the 975 that he recorded in 2025,. With Kubiak’s West Coast offense in place, Jeanty appears poised to up his level of play considerably in 2026 and have a true breakout year.

Though it may be the start of summer, it's never too early to begin prepping for 2026 fantasy football drafts. That's why Rotoworld's NFL writers are getting you ready with everything you need to know. From depth chart ***** ysis, updated superstar outlooks, and under-the-radar draft targets, it's the perfect time to dive in.
This year's fantasy football landscape features major names in new places. A.J. Brown will catch passes from Drake Maye in New England, while No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza completely changes things for Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers in Las Vegas. Elsewhere, Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III is set to lead Kansas City's backfield, with former Dolphin Jaylen Waddle joining Sean Payton and Bo Nix in Denver. The 2026 season will feature yet another exciting wave of rookies looking to make noise in fantasy, including RB Jeremiyah Love, WR Carnell Tate, and WR Makai Lemon.
Whether you're locked in on draft prep or looking for a place to start, we’ve got you covered. This hub is your one-stop shop for all of our fantasy team previews for the next several weeks.
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The summer tradition of the "NFL Top 100" continues this offseason. This week, players No. 90-81 are being revealed and, on Wednesday, player No. 86 was revealed. So far, no Arizona Cardinals have been named, but player No. 86 is one the Cardinals will face this coming season.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu is No. 86 of the "NFL Top 100."
Tuipulotu makes the top 100 for the first time in his career. He made the Pro Bowl for the first time after a career-high 13 sacks for the Chargers in 2025. He had 20 tackles for loss and 23 quarterback hits.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs said that Tuipulotu "hits like a truck."
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty called him a "great player," a "phyiscal dude" and noted he has "great moves off the edge."