Derek Carr Fantasy

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (ankle) had an MRI exam on his ankle on Monday, and head coach Jon Gruden thinks that Carr will be able to play in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. However, Gruden also called Carr "questionable" for this week. The 30-year-old signal-caller took a hard hit in the Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he remained in the game. With backup Marcus Mariota currently out with an injury of his own, Nathan Peterman would be in line for playing time if Carr can't play this week or if he re-injures his ankle during the game. Carr has looked good in two games against tough opponents to begin the year and is a midrange QB2 in superflex leagues if he plays. Fantasy managers would hate to see a situation where Peterman is forced to run this offense.

Sep. 20th • 4:41 PM

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had another impressive outing on Sunday, completing 28-of-37 passes for 382 yards with two touchdowns in a 26-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 30-year-old gunslinger had to mix and match his targets on Sunday because the run game was mostly shot without Josh Jacobs on the field and because Pittsburgh's defense double-teamed tight end Darren Waller for the duration. But much like Week 1's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Carr got better as Sunday's game went on, even against such a tough opposing defense. With two wins under his belt to start the season, not to mention the way Vegas won both of those games, Carr's fantasy ceiling appears to be rising.

Sep. 19th • 4:15 PM

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is looking to keep his team undefeated as he faces off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. The 30-year-old veteran is coming off an impressive Week 1, having completed 34 of 56 passes for 435 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in last Monday's dramatic 33-27 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens. However, he will also be playing on short rest against a defense that recorded three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in Week 1. Plus, Carr will be down one of his go-to offensive weapons with Josh Jacobs being ruled out for Sunday's game. As with Week 1, Carr should only be started in two-QB formats in Week 2.

Sep. 17th • 6:12 PM