Team news: Las Vegas Raiders

As part of the discussions that took place over the last few days, both sides concluded that it was best Raiders QB Derek Carr step away.

Related players: Jarrett Stidham

Carr will not be around for the Raiders final two games, a move that appears to solidify Carr is no longer in the Raiders plans going forward. Reports have come out recently the team will either cut or trade their former starting QB after this season. It was announced earlier today that Stidham would start the finals two games with the Raiders barely alive for a playoff berth.

The Raiders are benching quarterback Derek Carr, per head coach Josh McDaniels. Jarrett Stidham will start the final two games of the season.

Before the official benching today, many were speculating such a move was in the works, and would mean the Raiders move on from Carr in the offseason - so keeping Carr healthy between now and then was vital. This certainly seems like where we're headed after recent meltdowns over the past several games. The Raiders are still mathematically alive for a playoff berth but need to win out and get help. It looks like Stidham will have to be the one to get the Raiders there.

The Raiders activated TE Darren Waller and WR Hunter Renfrow from injured reserve.

Both are eligible to play Sunday against the Patriots after missing the last five weeks. They’re back just in time for the fantasy playoffs for a team that has faint playoff hopes at 5-8. It’s a tough matchup for the Raiders passing game. Waller should be viewed as a TE2 while Renfrow is a very risky play against the strong secondary of the Patriots and with Davante Adams dominating targets.

WR Hunter Renfrow and TE Darren Waller will have their respective practice clocks started on them today.

Reportedly, the two could have possibly played in Week 14, but if was a short week and the Raiders didn't feel comfortable not giving either player enough practice time before getting on the field. It seems as if both players have a shot to play in Week 15, but with a lost season in Vegas, it remains to be seen how quickly they are activated.

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs – listed as questionable with quad and calf injuries – is expected to play tonight against the #Rams, per sources. Jacobs has an NFL-high 1,634 yards from scrimmage and will look to pad his lead against a depleted Rams defense without Aaron Donald (ankle).

Despite the questionable tag, Jacobs must be plugged into all fantasy lineups. This could enter blowout territory if the Rams really plan to start Baker Mayfield on the other side, so Ameer Abdullah can be considered in deep leagues for desperate managers.

Josh McDaniels said the Raiders will meet this morning to discuss the status of TE Darren Waller and WR Hunter Renfrow, who are both eligible to come back from injured reserve this week. He sounded concerned about the idea of playing them without the opportunity to practice.

Related players: Foster Moreau

As Reed went on to tweet, it's a short week since they play the Rams on Thursday. Typically, teams just go through walkthrough instead of practice in those situations. The Raiders were off Monday before getting back to work on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sounds like both are ready to go, but the short week will keep them out.

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs hopes [to play] Sunday against the Chargers.

Related players: Zamir White, Ameer Adbullah

Jacobs was dealing with an ankle injury heading into Week 12 before running all over the Seahawks. Now dealing with a calf injury, Jacobs is not expected to practice much, if at all, this week because of the calf strain, Pelissero said in his tweet. Pelissero added Jacobs will get around-the-clock treatment. If he can't go, White and Abdullah would likely split up the workload.