Ameer Abdullah

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah has been virtually non-existent for the Raiders for most of the season. Abdullah had several games without a single carry this year but saw increased usage in the blowout win against the New York Giants in Week 9. The backup running back had two carries for eight yards to go along with two catches for 17 yards. The Raiders take on the New York Jets on Sunday night in Week 10. While the increased usage was excellent for Abdullah, he will likely see ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders running backs Ameer Abdullah and Zamir White are reportedly sharing all the first-team reps at training camp while Josh Jacobs (holdout) remains absent. Jacobs is unhappy with the team's attempt to place the franchise tag on him, so Abdullah and White will see plenty of additional reps as long as he is out. Tashan Reed of the Athletic said White is taking most of the carries and Abdullah is the primary pass-catching back, but ideally, White will be able to separate himself ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah rushed three times for 16 yards and caught all three of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the 40-34 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks. Abdullah has just one touchdown and 21 touches on the season, so there's not much to takeaway here except he would have some solid PPR value if Josh Jacobs had to miss any time down the stretch. For now, he remains off the fantasy radar, but it was nice to see the veteran running back find the end ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs showed up on the injury report on Thursday with an illness. The veteran running back is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.The news isn't ideal for fantasy players. However, an illness is better than a hamstring or knee injury. Jacobs hopefully can suit up against the Titans, as the matchup is excellent for fantasy players.Tennessee has given up an average of 25.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game to running backs... [Read More]