Johnathan Abram Fantasy

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (illness) missed his second straight practice on Thursday with an illness. Abram has not tested positive for COVID-19 or been placed on the COVID-19 list, so he still has a shot at playing in Week 9 against the division-rival Chargers, but he'll need to get in at least a limited practice Friday. The hard-hitting 24-year-old has 32 tackles (25 solo), one interception, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery in six games this year. If Abram is active on Sunday, he'll be a starting option at defensive back in IDP leagues. The Raiders also opened the 21-day window on rookie cornerback Damon Arnette (thumb, wrist), who went on Injured Reserve on Oct. 2.

Nov. 5th • 9:03 PM

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram, who is currently isolating on the COVID-19 test after he was deemed a high-risk contact, will not be cleared in time to play in Week 7 against the Buccaneers. The Raiders defense hasn't been fantasy relevant all year, but this is more bad news for them against a Tampa Bay team that just put up 30-plus points on the previously unbeaten Packers in Week 6. Those in IDP leagues will have to look in another direction at the defensive back spot with Abram out this weekend. Las Vegas' defense ranks dead last in the NFL through six weeks with just 2.6 fantasy points per game. Tom Brady could have a field day for the Buccaneers with Abram out.

Oct. 23rd • 12:11 PM

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram will go on the COVID-19 list on Thursday because he was deemed a high-risk close contact after offensive tackle Trent Brown was placed on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It doesn't mean that Abram won't play in Week 7 against the Buccaneers, but he's certainly in danger of missing this weekend's game. The Raiders game for Sunday is still on against Tampa, but their secondary could be short-handed if Abram isn't cleared by then. The 23-year-old hard-hitting safety has 28 tackles (21 solo), one interception, three passes defensed and one fumble recovery in five games so far this season, but he might not be in play for IDP managers this weekend.

Oct. 22nd • 4:36 PM