Garoppolo missed the Raiders' Week 4 loss to the Chargers, sending rookie Aidan O'Connell into action. O'Connell had mixed results in his first career start, so it's not surprising to see Garoppolo get a vote of confidence from his coach. The veteran quarterback will have until Thursday to clear protocols before Las Vegas has to release its first injury report of Week 5 prep, as the Raiders will face the Packers on Monday Night Football this week.
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| 1 | 9/10 | W 17-16 | 1-0 | |
| 2 | 9/17 | L 10-38 | 1-1 | |
| 3 | 9/24 | L 18-23 | 1-2 | |
| 4 | 10/1 | L 17-24 | 1-3 |
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8:15 PM
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Allegiant Stadium
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| 6 | 10/15 |
4:05 PM
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Allegiant Stadium
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| 7 | 10/22 |
1:00 PM
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FOX |
Soldier Field
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| 8 | 10/30 |
8:15 PM
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Ford Field
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| 9 | 11/5 |
4:25 PM
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FOX |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 10 | 11/12 |
8:20 PM
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NBC |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 11 | 11/19 |
1:00 PM
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CBS |
Hard Rock Stadium
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| 12 | 11/26 |
4:25 PM
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CBS |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 14 | 12/10 |
4:05 PM
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Allegiant Stadium
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| 15 | 12/14 |
8:15 PM
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Amazon Prime Video |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 16 | 12/25 |
1:00 PM
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CBS |
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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| 17 | 12/31 |
1:00 PM
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CBS |
Lucas Oil Stadium
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TBD
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Garoppolo missed the Raiders' Week 4 loss to the Chargers, sending rookie Aidan O'Connell into action. O'Connell had mixed results in his first career start, so it's not surprising to see Garoppolo get a vote of confidence from his coach. The veteran quarterback will have until Thursday to clear protocols before Las Vegas has to release its first injury report of Week 5 prep, as the Raiders will face the Packers on Monday Night Football this week.
Carlson has attempted just one field goal in each of the Raiders' first four games, restricting his fantasy output despite a trustworthy leg from distance in years past. His lone make Sunday came from only 22 yards, as coach Josh McDaniels continues to favor a conservative approach when it comes to fourth-down decisions in the red zone.
Hooper has yet to earn more than two targets in a single contest through his first four games as a Raider, ultimately posting a 4-51-0 line this season. Fellow tight end Michael Mayer has been even less involved through the air, leaving a majority of the offensive production to Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers ahead of a Week 5 matchup against the Packers.
Renfrow doubled his previous season high in targets with four looks from fill-in starter Aidan O'Connell on Sunday, but the former has caught just five total passes for 52 yards through the Raiders' first four contests. As the offense continues to revolve around Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers, Renfrow's lack of significant production could continue against the Packers in Week 5.
Abdullah's two receptions didn't come until the fourth quarter when the Raiders were trailing by multiple scores, and starter Josh Jacobs remained busy as a receiver in his own right with eight catches for 81 yards on 11 targets. It's safe to expect a similarly limited role for Abdullah against the Packers in Week 5.
White was limited to just seven offensive snaps Sunday, but his Week 4 performance was highlighted by an 11-yard run to move the chains late in the third quarter. He's now earned only nine total touches through the Raiders' first four games, and starter Josh Jacobs figures to remain a bell cow out of the backfield against the Packers in Week 5.
O'Connell drew his first NFL start with Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) sidelined. As could be expected, he had an uneven performance. Positively, he completed a pair of passes of more than 20 yards, and he also found the end zone for the first time in his career on a quarterback sneak late in the first quarter. However, he also made a lot of mistakes, as he took seven sacks, lost a fumble and also threw an interception from the Chargers' three-yard line on what could have been a game-tying drive late in the final quarter. Garoppolo is likely to be back for a Week 5 matchup against the Packers, though O'Connell could at least be upgraded to the primary backup at the position.
Meyers had proven to be a key target for Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) in two games this season, commanding 10 and 12 targets. However, he lost out significantly with Aidan O'Connell under center, as Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs were the only two pass catchers to be targeted more than four times. The good news for Meyers is that Garoppolo is likely to return in time for a Week 5 matchup against the Packers.