The Las Vegas Raiders will likely be down their two starting running backs against the Broncos.
The Las Vegas Raiders already share the worst record in the NFL, and their season continues to go from bad to worse. Alexander Mattison and Zamir White, the Raiders leading running backs on the depth chart, are both designated as “Doubtful” for their visit to Denver in Week 12.
Mattison suffered an ankle injury against Miami in Week 11 and White straind his quadriceps in the same game.
If neither back can play, the Raiders will be left with veteran Ameer Abdullah and rookie Dylan Laube as their top 2 options as the Raiders face the 10th stingiest defense against running backs in fantasy. Whichever tandem Vegas is able to roll out should only be used in emergency or in the deepest of leagues.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Dylan Laube is making...
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube has been ...
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Antonio Pierce calls RB Dylan Laube “special”, “gritty, and a “difficult matchup” as a 3rd down back.
It’s training camp and the superlatives are flying. Rookies are impressing their new coaching staffs and Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube is no exception. Head coach Antonio Pierce said that Laube has surprising speed and plays tough. He noted that with Laube’s ability to catch the ball and make plays after the catch, he is slated to see time as a possible Raiders’ 3rd down option in the backfield and will contribute on Special Teams. He’s currently listed on the Raiders’ depth chart as RB4 and as the primary KR/PR.
Laube was drafted in the 6th round in April, and the draft profile noted his “do everything” abilities at the University of New Hampshire. His stature and statistics have drawn player comps to Danny Woodhead and Austin Ekeler. Laube recorded 1758 yards from scrimmage as a Junior at UNH and was responsible for kick return duties. At 5-10/206, Laube carries the coveted 30 BMI that alludes to long-term success as a running back in the NFL.
Laube is gaining steam as a late-round sleeper in all formats and is currently ranked as Player Profiler’s rookie RB10 and RB52 overall in Dynasty Rebuilds. At that price, an early investment could pay huge dividends if Laube passes 31 year-old Ameer Abdullah on the depth chart and inefficient Alexander Mattison on the depth chart to begin the season.
The Las Vegas Raiders have drafted former New Hampshire running back Dylan Laube with the 208th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders have drafted former New Hampshire running back Dylan Laube with the 208th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Laube had a great season with the Wildcats in to 2023 showing off his dual-threat capabililies rushing for 749 yards on the ground and adding another 699 through the air and added 18 total touchdowns.
Laube will jump into a Raiders RB room that is relatively unproven with Zamir White and newly acquired Alexander Mattison leading the charge. There is an opportunity for Laube and receiving prowess to work his way onto the Raiders 53-man roster and contribute out of the gate with a good training camp.
