Kenyan Drake Fantasy

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake was all over the field in Sunday's 34-24 win over the host Denver Broncos. The Alabama product had four carries for 34 yards and one rushing touchdown as well as two receptions for 39 yards and another touchdown. Drake wasn't utilized regularly through the first five weeks of the season, becoming more of a short-distance pass target for Derek Carr as opposed to a traditional running back. Drake hasn't produced regularly enough just yet to generate much fantasy value, but managers may want to keep an eye on him since Vegas' offense is transforming under interim head coach Rich Bisaccia.

Oct. 17th • 8:05 PM

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake will look to be a role player in Week 5 against the Chicago Bears, but it isn't clear how much work he will get. Drake recorded just one carry for two yards in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and didn't record any receptions despite functioning as a short pass-game specialist in the previous two game. The 27-year-old was expected to play a big role while Josh Jacobs was sidelined with an ankle injury, but he never got the carries or the traction that Peyton Barber did. Week 5 poses an even bigger challenge since the Bears have been good at defending the ground game. Barber is questionable to play Sunday after sustaining a toe injury, and Jacobs is still bouncing back from an ankle injury, but Drake just doesn't have much fantasy upside heading into Sunday's game.

Oct. 8th • 5:19 PM

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake could play a big role in Week 4's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers if Josh Jacobs remains sidelined. While Peyton Barber has owned the ground attack in Jacob's absence, Drake could get more of an opportunity in Week 4 if Jacobs stays out given that the Chargers defense ranks last in the league against the rush, giving up 170 yards per game. Drake had eight carries for 24 yards and three receptions on six targets for 33 yards last week and has served in a hybrid role since Jacobs sustained an ankle injury in Week 1. Fantasy managers should continue keeping a close eye on whether Jacobs is good to go in Week 4 before making a decision on Drake.

Oct. 1st • 7:04 PM