Week 12 – Marcel Reece vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Marcel Reece caught two passes and received one carry in Week 11. The Raiders have not utilized Reece much in 2014 even though Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew’s best days are behind them. With Latavius Murray seemingly the next man up in the Oakland backfield, any hope for Reece’s outlook appears to be completely gone.
Week 11 – Marcel Reece at San Diego Chargers
Marcel Reece caught two passes and received one carry in Week 10. Unlike in previous years, the opportunities for a larger stage have not been there for Reece. He belongs on the waiver wire.
Week 10 – Marcel Reece vs. Denver Broncos
Marcel Reece rushed for 10 yards on one carry and caught one pass for 12 yards in Oakland’s 30-24 loss to Seattle. Marcel unequivocally has more to offer than Maurice Jones-Drew (and probably Darren McFadden) but the Raiders often frown upon players who have talent. That unfortunate trait will again keep Marcel off the fantasy map this weekend.
Week 9 – Marcel Reece at Seattle Seahawks
After sitting out Week 7, Marcel Reece returned to action last Sunday and caught five passes for 34 yards. He did not receive a carry. You have to wonder if he might get more opportunities in the future with Maurice Jones-Drew struggling, but the Raiders never seem to be inclined to use Marcel until they are utterly desperate.
Week 8 – Marcel Reece at Cleveland Browns
Marcel Reece was inactive last weekend. Even if Reece returns to face the Browns on Sunday, he is not involved enough in Oakland’s offense to help fantasy owners.
Week 7 – Marcel Reece vs. Arizona Cardinals
Marcel Reece remains the spare tire in Oakland’s suddenly faster automobile. In week six, he had one carry for two yards and one reception for 11 yards. The likeable Reece has generated good moments during various points of his career, but another quiet afternoon is ahead against Arizona.
Week 6 – Marcel Reece vs. San Diego Chargers
Marcel Reece continues to take a back seat in the Oakland backfield. The talented fullback has carried the ball twice in four games and has seven receptions. We have seen Reece catch some breaks in the past, but at the moment, he is not going to help any fantasy owners build a big castle in the sky.
Week 4 – Marcel Reece vs. Miami Dolphins
After Oakland’s week two loss to Houston, where Marcel Reece caught one pass for 11 yards and did not receive a carry, there was chatter coming from the Raiders coaching staff that they would find ways to use Reece. Indeed, Reece was more active in week three, but finished with just one carry for seven yards and three receptions for 19 yards. Until Marcel’s touches rise significantly, he does not belong on fantasy rosters.
Week 3 – Marcel Reece at New England Patriots
Marcel Reece remains the invisible man in the Oakland offense. He caught one pass for 11 yards in week two and did not receive a carry despite the fact Maurice Jones-Drew was sidelined. The same story that has played out for several seasons is playing itself out again in 2014. Until Marcel gets a chance to be Oakland’s top back, he has no relevancy in the fantasy universe.
Week 2 – Marcel Reece vs. Houston Texans
Marcel Reece was given little to do outside of blocking by the Oakland coaching staff last Sunday. Reece had one carry and caught one pass. His involvement could rise if Maurice Jones-Drew is limited or unable to play, but as we have seen before, Marcel only generates fantasy value when the Raiders are completely desperate and forced to turn to him as their lead back. While that scenario could happen before the season is over, it is not happening at the moment.
