White (quadricep) remained sidelined at practice Thursday.
Back-to-back 'DNPs' Wednesday and Thursday cloud White's status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Friday's injury report will reveal whether the running back has any chance to play this weekend, but if he ends up missing a third straight game, added reps would continue to be available for Sincere McCormick in a Las Vegas backfield that also includes Ameer Abdullah and possibly Alexander Mattison (ankle), who has been limited at practice this week after missing two straight contests.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Still not practicing
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White (quadricep) didn't practice Wednesday.
White -- who last played Week 11 -- didn't practice last week, so his continued absence Wednesday isn't a great sign for his chances of playing in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Meanwhile, fellow running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) -- who has also missed two straight games -- remained a limited participant in practice. If White and/or Mattison remain out this weekend, Sincere McCormick should continue to see added opportunities in a Las Vegas backfield that also includes Ameer Abdullah.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Still not practicing
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White (quadricep) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
White, who was estimated as a non-participant for Tuesday's walk-through session, thus has one more chance to practice ahead of Friday's game against the Chiefs. Meanwhile, fellow running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) was deemed a limited participant both Tuesday and Wednesday, giving him a better chance than White to return to action in Week 13.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Inactive Sunday
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White (quadricep) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
With both White and Alexander Mattison (ankle) unavailable, Ameer Abdullah is next up at running back for the Raiders on Sunday, while Dylan Laube and practice-squad elevation Sincere McCormick are also on hand to mix in. The next chance for White and/or Mattison to return to the lineup occurs this coming Friday, when the Raiders travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs in a 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Remains sidelined Thursday
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White (quadricep) didn't practice Thursday.
With White and Alexander Mattison (ankle) having missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday, the Raiders' backfield could be shorthanded Sunday against the Broncos. If neither of the two can play this weekend, Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube would be in line to see expanded roles in Week 12, while Sincere McCormick and/or Chris Collier would be potential practice squad elevations.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Week 11 Waiver Priority List
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The Raiders have a new offensive coordinator in Scott Turner, and we'll see if he has something different planned for the backfield when it comes to White and Alexander Mattison coming off the bye in Week 10. White has been a disappointment so far this season, and Mattison has performed as the best running back for the Raiders. But maybe Turner can help White, and he's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB to see what develops, especially in a favorable matchup against the Dolphins in Week 11.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Rushing TD on minimal volume
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White rushed six times for 10 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 41-24 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
White didn't see much of an uptick in volume despite head coach Antonio Pierce's recent remarks about getting him more involved, but he did make good on a red-zone opportunity by capping off the opening drive of the game with a one-yard touchdown run. As his final line implies, White did next to nothing the rest of the way, however, and he's now gone three straight games with single-digit carries. With backfield mate Alexander Mattison logging three more rush attempts Sunday, it appears White continues to play second fiddle in the ground attack heading into the Week 10 bye.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Cleared to play Week 9
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White (quadricep) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
White missed consecutive games in Weeks 5 and 6 due to a groin issue, but he had logged limited snaps in both of the past two contests behind lead back Alexander Mattison. Though he was nursing a new injury during Week 9 prep and had been listed as questionable heading into Sunday, White cleared up most of the concern about his health by turning in a full practice Friday. While Mattison is once again in line to serve as the Raiders' starting running back Sunday, head coach Antonio Pierce expressed a desire earlier in the week to get White more involved in the game plan. Even if White benefits from an uptick in snaps and touches in Week 9, however, he won't make for a dependable lineup option. White had previously worked ahead of Mattison in Weeks 1 through 4, but he didn't score any touchdowns and averaged just 3.1 yards per carry on 49 totes while catching just five passes during that stretch.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Questionable after full practice
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White (quadricep) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after being a full participant in practice Friday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
White's full participation Friday was encouraging after he logged a DNP on Thursday, but that wasn't enough to avoid an injury designation. If White's able to play Sunday, he will likely continue to cede most of the touches in Vegas' backfield to Alexander Mattison. White's averaging a disappointing 3.0 yards per carry.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Sidelined at practice Thursday
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White (quad) didn't practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
After being a limited practice participant Wednesday, White downgraded to a DNP one day later. It remains to be seen if that's related to a setback or if the Raiders are simply managing the running back's practice reps as Sunday's game against the Bengals approaches. Either way, Friday's injury report will reveal White's Week 9 game status. If he's available this weekend, the 2022 fourth-rounder would be in line to work in a complementary role behind starter Alexander Mattison.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Four touches in return
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White (groin) rushed three times for 13 yards and caught his only target for 14 yards in Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Rams.
White returned from a two-game absence but worked as a distant No. 2 behind Alexander Mattison, who turned 23 carries and three targets into 123 scrimmage yards. White's averaging just 3.2 yards per carry and has yet to score a touchdown this season, so it's possible he has been permanently demoted to a backup role. Barring a realignment in the backfield pecking order, White won't have much fantasy upside in Week 8 against a stingy Chiefs defense.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Active versus Rams
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White (groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
After logging back-to-back limited practices, White -- who had missed the Raiders' last two contests -- upgraded to full participation Friday before being listed as questionable heading into the weekend. With his active status confirmed, White is poised to reclaim his role in a Las Vegas backfield that also includes Alexander Mattison (who started while White was out) as well as change-of-pace option Ameer Abdullah. In that context, White -- who has recorded 49 carries for 152 yards and caught five of his seven targets for 16 yards in four games thus far -- represents a lineup option for those in deeper formats or who are otherwise in need of Week 7 RB help.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Practices fully, listed as questionable
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White (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing fully Friday.
Following back-to-back limited sessions, White -- who has missed the Raiders' last two games -- upgraded to full participation to close out the week, signaling that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If White is made active versus Los Angeles, he'll be in a position to reclaim a portion of his team's Week 7 carries in a backfield that also includes Alexander Mattison -- who started while White was sidelined -- and change-of-pace option Ameer Abdullah. In the four games he's played in, White has recorded 49 carries for 152 yards and caught five of his seven targets for 16 yards.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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White (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
White, who has missed two straight games, now has two more chances to upgrade his practice participation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Rams. If he's able to return to action this weekend, he'll have an opportunity to reclaim a key role in the Raiders backfield. Even if White technically starts Week 7, he's still likely to share carries with Alexander Mattison, while third-stringer Ameer Abdullah remains on hand as a change-of-pace option.
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Raiders' Zamir White: RBs to Sit
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White is on the verge of losing his job, and there's no reason to start him in the majority of Fantasy leagues in Week 5. He's scored 6.8 PPR points or less in every game this season, he hasn't scored a touchdown, and he hasn't caught a pass in the past two games. It's time for the Raiders to turn to Alexander Mattison, who is worth using as a flex against the Broncos. White should be kept on your bench, or you might consider cutting him if you need a roster spot.
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Raiders' Zamir White: RBs to Sit
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We'll see how long Antonio Pierce sticks with White because the Raiders might start giving Alexander Mattison more work soon. Through three games, White has 32 carries for 102 yards and five catches for 16 yards on six targets with no touchdowns. It's tough to trust him in favorable matchups, and White likely needs to find the end zone at this point to help your Fantasy roster. Until White looks like a capable running back in Las Vegas, he is no better than a flex option in the majority of leagues.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Sleeper RBs
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As expected, the Panthers run defense struggled last week, and J.K. Dobbins delivered as the Start of the Week with 17 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown, along with one catch for 1 yard for 20.1 PPR points. Alvin Kamara scored 22.0 PPR points against Carolina in Week 1, and this should be a game where White can get going. He's struggled so far this season with 22 carries for 68 yards and five catches for 16 yards on six targets, but Antonio Pierce remains committed to White as the lead rusher. Given the matchup, I'm willing to start White as a low-end No. 2 running back in all leagues. And you can also use Alexander Mattison as a sleeper in deeper leagues as well.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Stymied in Week 2 win
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White rushed nine times for 24 yards and secured three of four targets for 14 yards in the Raiders' 26-23 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
The Raiders managed to pull off an improbable victory, but because they trailed for large swaths of the game, the ground attack eventually took a back seat. White still led the team in carries, but it was notably Alexander Mattison that got a red-zone attempt in the third quarter that netted a one-yard touchdown. White has netted only 68 rushing yards on 22 carries over the first two games of the campaign, sending him into a Week 3 home matchup against the reeling Panthers with no appreciable fantasy momentum.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Leads rushing attack as expected
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White gained 44 yards on 13 carries in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers. He added two receptions for two yards and also lost a fumble.
White out-carried Alexander Mattison by a 13-4 margin, though he found running room hard to come by as he picked up only six yards on his first six carries. While his results improved mildly from there, he also lost a fumble early in the second half. White will likely continue to lead the Raiders in carries on early downs, though Mattison was targeted six times and caught a touchdown for the team's only trip to the end zone on the day.
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Raiders' Zamir White: Garners chunk gain Saturday
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White rushed four times for 23 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Raiders' 27-12 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night.
White drew the start and put together what appears to be a fine rushing line on the surface, but it's worth noting 17 of his yards came on his first carry. Nevertheless, the third-year back is primed to open the season as the Raiders' No. 1 option in the ground game, though offseason addition Alexander Mattison is talented enough to serve as a threat if White struggles in the role.
