Defensive tackle Treyvon Hester has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Analysis: The Raiders are coming off a fantastic performance against the Eagles in which they held them to 19 points, forced two turnovers and had five sacks, arguably their best showing of the season. The Chargers offense has scored only 20 points over the last two games and RB Melvin Gordon (ankle) is listed as questionable, which would put even more weight on QB Philip Rivers' shoulders. Overall the Oakland defense still ranks near the bottom of the league in both sacks and takeaways and hasn't put…read more

Defensive lineman Mario Edwards and Treyvon Hester have both been ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles with ankle injuries.

Analysis: The Raiders still rank 29th in the league having forced only 12 turnovers, and ranked 22nd with 28 sacks. Oakland actually ranks near the middle of the league in yardage and points allowed, but the lack of takeaways make it difficult for them to be a viable fantasy option. Facing the Eagles without QB Carson Wentz (knee) would figure to make this a more favorable matchup -- and it does -- but QB Nick Foles has illustrated zero problem orchestrating scoring drives since taking over at signal…read more

Defensive end Mario Edwards was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys with an ankle injury.

Analysis: Starting CB David Amerson (foot) is also listed as questionable and linebacker Cory James (knee) has been placed on injury reserve. The Raiders have still only forced 11 turnovers and 26 sacks on the season, but are middle of the league in both points and total yardage. The only real upside for the Oakland defense is that over the last three games they have forced four turnovers and sacked the quarterback 12 times, but those numbers aren't exactly sustainable for a defense of this caliber over…read more

Raiders linebacker Cory James is nursing a knee injury ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Analysis: James' availability is largely up in the air at this point given his recent absence, but perhaps the time off can be looked at as a positive due to rest and recovery aspect of his injury. Either way, the Raiders will have their hands full with the Chiefs offense come Sunday. While the Chiefs have been struggling as of late, the Kansas City offense erupted despite last week's loss to the Jets. Between Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill, the men in red will have playmakers all over the gridiron and…read more

Cornerback David Amerson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants with a foot injury.

Analysis: The Raiders finally got their first interception of the season in their Week 12 win over the Broncos, and now will face a depleted Giants offense helmed by QB Geno Smith. The Giants offense ranked near the bottom of the league in both scoring and yardage with Eli Manning under center, and it seems unlikely Smith is the answer to their troubles. The Raiders defense has shown little reason to trust them this season, but facing a Giants team in continual free-fall should have them as a decent…read more

The Raiders still have yet to record an interception this season, extending the NFL record to 10 games.

Analysis: The Raiders defense allows 24.7 points and 367.1 yards per game, and have forced only six turnovers this season. Oakland has a great chance to end the interception-less streak against the Broncos this week, as Denver is second-worst in the NFL with 14 interceptions and will give QB Paxton Lynch his first start of the season. Despite the favorable matchup, a league-worst pass rush (14 sacks) and the inability to force turnovers make the Raiders defense nearly impossible to trust regardless of…read more

Cornerback David Amerson is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots with a foot injury.

Analysis: The Raiders defense hasn't exactly been good this season, with their 23.8 points per game and 361.1 yards per game ranking around the lower third of the league. This week they have a matchup with the Patriots in Mexico City, and it isn't comprehensive analysis to know this is a matchup to avoid. The Raiders have the fewest takeaways in the league (6) and do not have an interception through nine games (first time that has happened in NFL history!) and are tied for last in the NFL with only 13…read more