Believe it or not, the Raiders are right in the AFC playoff mix. While some are bigger believers than others, NBC Sports Fantasy Analyst Josh Norris still is unsure about where he stands with Jon Gruden's team.
"It's a fair question," Norris said. "I mean, the Raiders do have wins over the Broncos, the Colts and the Bears. I'm not sure if I know the exact identity of this team yet, both offensively and defensively -- there aren't really any standout players, and the schedule gets very, very difficult. The Packers, the Texans and the Lions ... So despite beating this Bears team, who actually came back in that game with Chase Daniel at quarterback, again when I look at playoff contenders that I'm certain of in Week 5 that would still be relevant in Week 13, I'm not sure if I could put the Raiders in that conversation yet."
Pay attention to the strength of schedule for fantasy impact. After the Raiders' Week 6 bye, the road will not be easy for the Silver and Black over the next few weeks.
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Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs has been a huge bright spot for the Raiders, and your fantasy team if you've got him. But Norris is a bit frustrated when it comes to Jacobs' situation, as the team is not utilizing him more in the passing game.
Jacobs only has six receptions for 77 yards on the year, and it's unclear whether Gruden will feature him more as a receiver.
Given that and the Raiders' tough schedule, there is a possibility the young running back regresses after such a strong week. This means if you have the opportunity to look elsewhere at tailback, go for it.
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He ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries and added 20 yards on three catches in the win over the Bears in London. Those were his first touchdowns since Week 1.
Expect that production to cool off here soon, as we probably will wait forever for Jacobs to get his chance at the passing game.