Tyler Wilson drafted by Raiders

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The Raiders continued the 4th-round QB run by selecting Tyler Wilson with the 112th overall pick.  A tough, aggressive QB with plenty of arm strength, Wilson is one of our favorites in this year's class.  And Oakland is an intriguing landing spot.  Matt Flynn figures to get the first crack at the starting job, but he remains a major question mark.  We wouldn't be shocked to see Wilson get some playing time in 2013.  And he'd have some intriguing weapons to work with in Denarius Moore, Rod Streater and Jacoby Ford.

Jacoby Ford - Raiders' Ford claims he's 100 percent

Source: The Huddle

Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford said he is completely recovered from his foot injury and will be ready to participate once the team's minicamp begins.
Huddle Up: Foot fractures nixed Ford's 2012 season and all but 8 games of his 2011 campaign, leaving the wideout/return specialist with a lot of ground to make up.

Jacoby Ford back to 100%

Source: Draft Sharks

Raiders WR Jacoby Ford says his injured foot is back to 100% and that he's ready for the upcoming minicamp, according to Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times.  Ford looked like a fantasy riser after an impressive finish to his 2010 rookie campaign.  But injuries mangled his 2nd season, and then he missed all of 2012 with a Lisfranc injury to his left foot.  Ford's speed will raise his ceiling if he can prove it's still there.  But he now also has other WRs in front of him on the depth chart.  Ford merits watching but won't be worth a pick in your fantasy football draft.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford 100 percent

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Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford said he is completely recovered from his foot injury and will be ready to participate once the team's minicamp begins.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford expected to be return man

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Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) is expected to be the team's kick and punt returner next season as long as his foot injury is healed.

Jacoby Ford - Jacoby Ford's charges dropped

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Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford had his DUI charges dropped stemming from his March 14 arrest.
Huddle Up: Just because the charges have been dropped doesn't mean Ford won't get a stern talking-to from the Commissioner, but lack of charges does suggest there won't be a corresponding suspension. So you'll just have to wait for Ford's inevitable injury to remove him from fantasy consideration.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford's charges dropped

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Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford had his DUI charges dropped stemming from his March 14 arrest.

Raiders WR Jacoby Ford escapes DUI charge - Jacoby Ford | OAK

Source: Rotoworld Football

Raiders WR Jacoby Ford was arrested for DUI last month, but the Oakland district attorney has declined to charge him.

Raiders get rid of WR Darrius Heyward-Bey

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Just as Michael Crabtree is breaking out, the wide receiver who was stupidly drafted in front of him in 2009 is moving on. The Raiders cut Darrius Heyward-Bey on Tuesday, a move that will save the franchise $5.43 million. Heyward-Bey had his best season to date in 2011, catching 64 passes for 975 yards. But he never became the game-changing wide receiver the Raiders envisioned him being when they took him with the seventh overall pick. Crabtree, who was widely considered to be the best wideout in that year's draft, was chosen by the 49ers three picks later. FANTASY ANALYSIS: DHB was drafted because the Raiders (Al Davis, more so) are seriously addicted to people that can run fast. Heyward-Bey still has that ability, but he's a one-trick

Jacoby Ford progressing toward return

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Speedy WR missed entire 2012 campaign

It might not seem like much, but Raiders receiver Jacoby Ford put on cleats last week for the first time since August. "I was extremely excited," Ford said. "Extremely." Ford missed all of last season when a sprained foot turned out to be a much more serious Lisfranc injury and he needed surgery in September. The same injury caused the fourth-year receiver to miss eight games in 2011. Ford is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation and will "definitely" be back for training camp, he said. "It's not quite 100 percent, but it's coming along really well," Ford said. "I am back to running routes and feel

Jacoby Ford expects to be ready for training camp

Source: Draft Sharks

Raiders WR Jacoby Ford expects to be ready for the start of training camp.  He's recovering from a Lisfranc injury suffered in August that required surgery in September.  Ford had the same injury in 2011 too.  "It's not quite 100 percent, but it's coming along really well," he said recently. "I am back to running routes and feel pretty good about my straight-ahead full speed. And I have been cutting on it."  Lisfranc injuries are tough to come back from, especially for undersized speedsters like Ford.  He'll enter training camp no better than 3rd on Oakland's depth chart.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford gets increase in base salary in 2013

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Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford will receive an increase in his base salary in 2013 because of incentives in his contract. Ford will go from $630,000 to $1.323 million.

Raiders | Young WRs could be trade bait

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Oakland Raiders WRs Darrius Heyward-Bey, Denarius Moore and Jacoby Ford could potentially be trade bait in the offseason as general manager Reggie McKenzie looks to acquire additional draft picks and stockpile talent.

Jets WR Santonio Holmes is probably done for this season

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The same injury that caused Matt Schaub to miss the 2011 playoffs, put Darren McFadden on the shelf after Week 7 last year and forced Jacoby Ford to undergo season-ending surgery last month -- that's what Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes suffered Sunday. The New York Daily News has heard from a source that Holmes has a Lisfranc injury that will likely cost him the rest of the season. Yahoo's Jason Cole tweeted Tuesday that it's quot;99% likely" that Holmes won't play until 2013. FANTASY ANALYSIS: So who's left? Rookie Stephen Hill is being bothered by a hamstring strain. Same goes for tight end Dustin Keller. Jeremy Kerley seems to be the Jets' No. 1 WR right now. What a freaking mess. It's even sadder since Mark Sanchez is still

Darrius Heyward-Bey - Darrius Heyward-Bey released from hospital

Source: The Huddle

Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion, neck) was released from the hospital Monday, Sept. 24, after being kept overnight for observation. Heyward-Bey is expected to make a full recovery.
Huddle Up: DHB took a brutal shot on Sunday, so this news comes as a relief. The Raiders WR corps is having a rough go of it on the injury front having already lost Jacoby Ford.

Who's in and who's out of the early games in Week 2

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

So much overreaction to one outstanding or poor player performance. So much panic after one loss for your fantasy team. It's Week 2. The lesson today? Settle. Try not to make long-term judgements on a guy after just one game. And don't worry about that opening-week defeat. We've got a long way to go, my friends. There will be time for panic. Being 0-1 in the middle of September is not that time. Anyway, we'll be here all morning letting you know which injured stars are going to play and which you need to put on your bench . The top of that crop includes Jeremy Maclin, DeSean Jackson, the Panthers' Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks. Players who have already been ruled out for today's action include Dustin Keller, Devery Henderson, Fred Jackson,

Inactives - Week 2

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Updated until game time. 

Weather Warnings
A cool day across the NFL for most games.  There is a 40% chance of thunder storms and rain passing through Miami for the Raiders at Dolphins game but nothing we would bench a player for.

Inactive
Jacoby Ford, Devery Henderson, Fred Jackson, Rashad Jennings, Dustin Keller, David Nelson.

Active
Actives will start coming in around 11am Eastern.

Watching
Kenny Britt, Pierre Garcon, Antonio Gates, DeSean Jackson, Jake Locker, Jeremy Maclin, Ryan Mathews, Hakeem Nicks (expected), Steve Smith (CAR), Jonathan Stewart, Nate Washington.

Jacoby Ford placed on IR

Source: Draft Sharks

The Raiders have placed WR Jacoby Ford on IR, ending his 2012 campaign.  It's not surprising after he underwent surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury earlier this week.  It's the same issue that derailed his 2011 season and is a major concern going forward.  Ford will have to battle for a role next summer.  Meanwhile, rookie Rod Streater is now locked-in as Oakland's slot receiver.

Jacoby Ford - Ford lands on season-ending IR

Source: The Huddle

The Oakland Raiders placed WR Jacoby Ford (foot) on the season-ending Injured Reserve list Saturday, Sept. 15.
Huddle Up: Another tough break for Ford and the Raiders after the WR/return specialist missed half of the 2011 season with a foot fracture.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford lands on season-ending IR

Source: Footballguys.com

The Oakland Raiders placed WR Jacoby Ford (foot) on the season-ending Injured Reserve list Saturday, Sept. 15.

Jacoby Ford: (Foot) Out for Season

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Jacoby Ford: Ford (foot) was officially placed on season-ending injured reserve Saturday, ESPN reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Raiders place Ford on season-ending I.R. - Jacoby Ford | OAK

Source: Rotoworld Football

Raiders placed WR/KR Jacoby Ford (foot) on season-ending injured reserve.

Raiders | Two players to sit Week 2

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Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) and CB Ron Bartell (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 2.

Raiders | More on Jacoby Ford

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Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday, Sept. 12, that WR Jacoby Ford (foot) underwent successful surgery Wednesday, Sept. 12, to repair damage from a 'Lisfranc' condition in his left foot.

Jacoby Ford undergoes surgery on Lisfranc

Source: Draft Sharks

Raiders WR Jacoby Ford underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a Lisfranc injury.  It's the same issue that cost him 8 games last year.  It's also the same injury that ended Darren McFadden and Matt Schaub's 2011 seasons.  Ford might not make any kind of fantasy impact this year.  He can be dropped in redraft leagues.  Rod Streater is locked-in as Oakland's #3 WR.

Denarius Moore - Raiders hoping Moore can go in Week 2

Source: The Huddle

Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday, Sept. 11, that he is hopeful WR Denarius Moore (hamstring) will be ready to play in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins.
Huddle Up: With Jacoby Ford sidelined indefinitely after undergoing foot surgery, the Raiders are counting on Moore to get back on the field and join the current WR corps of Darrius Heyward-Bey, Derek Hagan and rookie Rod Streater.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford has same injury

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Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) is undergoing surgery on the same foot that caused him to miss significant time last season. 'It's really basically the same injury that he had last year,' head coach Dennis Allen said. 'When he re-injured it this season there was nothing new structurally different from where it was last year.' Ford could be placed on the Injured Reserve and designated to return after six weeks.

Jacoby Ford will have foot surgery

Source: Draft Sharks

Raiders HC Dennis Allen says WR Jacoby Ford will have surgery on his injured left foot. The rookie HC noted that his WR will miss a “significant” amount of time. Ford missed 6 of the last 7 games with a foot injury last season. And while Oakland believed rest would cure Ford’s ailment this year, that apparently wasn’t the case. This move keeps the upstart Rod Streater relevant in fantasy even with Denarius Moore close to returning. Ford isn’t worth owning in 12-team leagues.

Jacoby Ford - Raiders' Ford to have foot surgery

Source: The Huddle

Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) is expected to miss "significant" time after having foot surgery, according to head coach Dennis Allen.
Huddle Up: It looks like WR Derek Hagan, signed last week as a free agent, is in Oakland to stay. Meanwhile, the run of bad luck continues for Ford, who was limited to eight games last season with a foot injury. It hurts the Raiders even more on special teams as the speedy Ford was slated to be Oakland's primary return man.

Raiders WR Jacoby Ford needs surgery

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford requires surgery to repair his injured left foot. Head coach Dennis Allen told the San Francisco Chronicle that Ford quot;decided to have the operation after consulting with a specialist in North Carolina when the injury did not heal as quickly as hoped." Ford was injured during the Raiders' preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. Ford also missed six games due to the same injury last season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Ford was a popular sleeper pick last season, but this injury derailed his season. It looks as though having this surgery will cut his season in half. Ford is a dynamic wideout who could really excel in the slot. Unfortunately for him, his NFL career has been beset by injuries and the

Star Raiders returner Ford to undergo surgery - Jacoby Ford | OAK

Source: Rotoworld Football

Raiders WR/KR Jacoby Ford will undergo surgery to repair his injured foot.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford to have surgery

Source: Footballguys.com

Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) is expected to miss "significant" time after having foot surgery, according to head coach Dennis Allen.

Derek Hagan - Hagan, Heyward-Bey lead Raiders

Source: The Huddle

Oakland Raiders WR Derek Hagan had four receptions for 44 yards, while WR Darrius Heyward-Bey had three grabs for 43 yards in Week 1 against the San Diego Chargers. The two were the top two wide receivers in yardage with WRs Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (hamstring) inactive.
Huddle Up: QB Carson Palmer still threw for 297 yards, and the impending returns of Moore and Ford only will help. In the meantime, Hagan and Heyward-Bey appear to be fantasy start-worthy only in the deepest of leagues.

Denarius Moore INACTIVE

Source: Draft Sharks

Raiders WR Denarius Moore (hamstring) is inactive for tonight's game against the Chargers.  It's a bit of a surprise after Moore reportedly looked good in practice late this week.  But Oakland is doing the smart thing and making sure he's back to 100% before throwing him out there. WR Jacoby Ford (foot) is also inactive, meaning preseason darling Rod Streater will start.  He's a viable WR3 in PPR formats.

Raiders | Derek Hagan, Darrius Heyward-Bey lead wideouts

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Oakland Raiders WR Derek Hagan had four receptions for 44 yards, while WR Darrius Heyward-Bey had three grabs for 43 yards in Week 1 against the San Diego Chargers. The two were the top two wide receivers in yardage with WRs Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (hamstring) inactive.

Denarius Moore - WRs Moore, Ford inactive for Raiders

Source: The Huddle

The Oakland Raiders have declared WR Denarius Moore, DL Jack Crawford, WR Jacoby Ford, OT Joseph Barksdale, OG Lucas Nix, QB Terrelle Pryor, OG Tony Bergstrom inactive for Week 1.
Huddle Up: With Moore and Ford out, the Raiders are thin at WR. They will lean heavily on Darrius Heyward-Bey and rookies Juron Criner and Rod Streater.

Mathews, Moore inactive for MNF

Source: FFToday

Shoulder, hamstring injuries to sideline playmakers

Inactives for the Chargers-Raiders game: QB Terrlle Pryor, WR Jacoby Ford, WR Denarius Moore, OL Tony Bergstrom, T Joe Barksdale, OL Lucas Nix, DE Jack Crawford SS Brandon Taylor, RB Ryan Mathews, LB

Raiders | Week 1 Inactives

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The Oakland Raiders have declared WR Denarius Moore, DL Jack Crawford, WR Jacoby Ford, OT Joseph Barksdale, OG Lucas Nix, QB Terrelle Pryor, OG Tony Bergstrom inactive for Week 1.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford not ruled out

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Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said Friday, Sept. 7, that he won't rule out WR Jacoby Ford (foot) for the Week 1 game against the San Diego Chargers Monday, Sept. 10. However, Ford missed practice Friday, and it's unlikely Ford will play.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford sit out practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 7.

Derek Hagan - Derek Hagan returns to Raiders

Source: The Huddle

Free-agent WR Derek Hagan posted on his official Twitter page Wednesday, Sept. 5, that he has re-signed with the Oakland Raiders.
Huddle Up: The Raiders have been all kinds of banged up at wide receiver. Bringing back someone familiar with the program will help the Oakland passing game in the short term, though the plan ultimately calls for speed guys like Denarius Moore and Jacoby Ford to take the snaps Hagan will be filling for now.

Raiders Streater may start week one

Source: FFToday

Rookie grabs chance in an injury plagued WR core

Due to the injuries sustained by Oakland WRs Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (hamstring), rookie WR, out of Temple, Rod Streater may start Sunday. Streater had 19 catches as a senior in college but caught 18 passes for 165 yards in the preseason. (The Sacramento Bee)

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Raiders | Jacoby Ford uncertain for Week 1

Source: Footballguys.com

Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) said Tuesday, Sept. 4, his status for Week 1 is uncertain. 'Just kind of up in the air at this point,' Ford said. 'I just have to see what the coaches and the training staff think.' Ford did some jogging during the team's practice session.

Raiders | Rod Streater could have bigger role

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Oakland Raiders WR Rod Streater could see increased snaps as the team's slot receiver in Week 1 if WR Jacoby Ford (foot) is unable to play.

Raiders | Darren McFadden could see plenty of touches

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Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden could have an even bigger workload in Week 1 with so many injuries to the team's receiving corps. WRs Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (hamstring) are both questionable for the game.

Heavier workload for Raiders RB Darren McFadden due to injured WRs?

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

NFL.com writer Marc Sessler speculated that due to the many injuries affecting the Oakland Raiders receiving corps, it could mean a larger reliance on running back Darren McFadden. WR Jacoby Ford (foot) quot;hasn't practiced in weeks" and only began jogging at practice Tuesday. WR Denarius Moore is battling a hamstring injury. Rookie WR Juron Criner (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday. McFadden could be the main beneficiary as the team allows the group to heal. FANTASY ANALYSIS: This of course makes sense logically but the Raiders may also opt to mix-in backup backs Taiwan Jones and Mike Goodson. The Raiders lost Michael Bush yet that doesn't mean their depth will be an issue. The key for Oakland is to keep McFadden healthy and leaning

2012 NFL Week 1 Fantasy Projections: Matthew Stafford and Tom Brady Top List

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

Using the WhatIfSports.com NFL simulation engine, the individual fantasy players and defensive teams are ranked based entirely on projected fantasy points using the FOXSports.com Fantasy Football default scoring where:

QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs: TDs are 6 points.

QBs: 25 passing yards is 1 point.

QBs: Interceptions are -2 points.

RBs: 10 rushing yards is 1 point.

QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs: Fumbles lost are -2 points.

WRs, TE and RBs: 10 yards

Brian Quick: Complete Fantasy Profile & Draft Strategy

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

Rookie receiver Brian Quick must develop as the main target for the St. Louis Rams.

Although he's just a rookie, Quick comes in at 6'3", 220 pounds and possesses the most potential of any St. Louis wide out. Quarterback Sam Bradford needs a future No. 1 receiver and Quick's strength and reliability outside bodes well for 2012.

Now, he'll likely have limited production compared to other rookie receivers. However, Quick is the Rams' most talented target at the moment and is the best option when pressing

Denarius Moore - Raiders' WR Moore progressing

Source: The Huddle

Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said WR Denarius Moore (hamstring) has been running the past few days. There is a chance Moore could play Week 1.
Huddle Up: A positive report for owners of Moore and QB Carson Palmer, who has been without several of his top wideouts for most the preseason. The Week 1 outlook isn't nearly as good for WR and kick returner Jacoby Ford (foot), who has yet to be cleared to run.

Raiders | Jacoby Ford not cleared to run

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Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said WR Jacoby Ford (foot) has not been able to clear to run at this point but has made progress in his rehab.