Facing competition for top role
Hooper could slide to No. 2 on the depth chart after the Raiders selected fellow tight end Michael Mayer with the 35th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Vic Tafur of TheAthletic.com reports.
Hooper originally faced little competition for the top job at tight end when he signed with Las Vegas in March after the team dealt Darren Waller to the Giants, but Mayer projects to vulture first-team reps sooner rather than later. The rookie's introduction limits the ceiling on Hooper's fantasy outlook, and 2017 first rounder O.J. Howard could factor into the TE mix as well.
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Austin Hooper
TE | LV
Not targeted Sunday
Hooper was not targeted in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers.
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB | LV
Officially in concussion protocol
Garoppolo has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol, coach Josh McDaniels revealed Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Michael Mayer
TE | LV
Notches two-point conversion on SNF
Mayer was on the receiving end of a two-point conversion in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers, but he otherwise didn't record an official reception.
Hunter Renfrow
WR | LV
Targeted twice on SNF
Renfrow caught two passes on as many targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers.
Jakobi Meyers
WR | LV
Garners 12 targets on SNF
Meyers (concussion) turned 12 targets into seven receptions for 85 yards in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers.
Josh Jacobs
RB | LV
Sluggish start continues
Jacobs rushed 17 times for 62 yards and caught three of five targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 23-18 loss to Pittsburgh.
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB | LV
May have suffered head injury
Garoppolo is being evaluated for a concussion following Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Davante Adams
WR | LV
Goes off for two scores on SNF
Adams (head) corralled 13 of his game-high 19 targets for 172 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers.
Jakobi Meyers
WR | LV
Good to go for Week 3
Meyers (concussion) was a full participant in practice Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Jakobi Meyers
WR | LV
Clear of concussion protocol
Meyes (concussion) has fully cleared the NFL's five-step protocol for brain injuries, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports.