AMEER ABDULLAH NEWS

Ameer Abdullah: 'There is still a lot to play for' Running back Ameer Abdullah recaps Week 15 against the Falcons, talks defense, mindset and more.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Plays large receiving role Monday Abdullah took three carries for eight yards while hauling in all seven of his targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 15-9 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Starter Sincere McCormick (ankle) was injured in the second quarter before being ruled out at halftime, opening extra playing time for the Raiders' backup RBs. Abdullah took full advantage of the opportunity and cashed in a late touchdown reception while Alexander Mattison (7-24-0) handled the early-down work in the second half. Despite the disparity in production Monday, Mattison figures to handle starting duties should McCormick be ruled out for a Week 16 tilt against the Jaguars. Abdullah would likely get worked in as a receiving option like we saw against the Falcons in the aforementioned scenario.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South

Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass in five weeks and the Atlanta Falcons did just enough to beat the struggling Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 and keep pace in the NFC South race

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ameer Abdullah dives to the end zone for 5-yard TD! Watch as running back Ameer Abdullah dives into the end zone for a 5-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Sincere McCormick's patience pays off as he asserts himself as the Raiders starting running back

Sincere McCormick could’ve at some point just walked away

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two touches in Sunday's loss Abdullah caught one of two targets for a loss of three yards and rushed once for one yard in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers. He also returned two punts for 30 yards and two...

Impact Abdullah earned just two touches despite playing 39 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps, ceding much of the backfield work to Sincere McCormick as the undrafted 24-year-old took 15 carries for 78 yards to go along with a pair of receptions for another 11 yards. Abdullah figures to take a backseat to McCormick again in Week 15 when Las Vegas hosts the Falcons on Monday Night Football. Additionally, Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quadriceps) could return to the backfield rotation as well.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell's knee injury may not be as serious as it looked

Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Desmond Ridder might not be able to face his old team after all

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayfield says streaking Bucs will have to play even better down the stretch to return to playoffs

Baker Mayfield already has matched his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games to climb back to the top of the NFC...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ameer Abdullah injury update and status vs. the Buccaneers in Week 14 | Dec. 8, 2024 On Sunday at 1:00 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium, Ameer Abdullah and the Las Vegas Raiders square off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in We...

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Ameer Abdullah: 'I've never played with anyone like [Brock Bowers]' Running back Ameer Abdullah talks tight end Brock Bowers, the offense, running back Sincere McCormick and more.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Tallies 151 all-purpose yards Abdullah rushed 10 times for 39 yards, secured both targets for 14 yards, returned one kickoff for 68 yards and ran back two punts for 30 yards in the Raiders' 19-17 loss to the Ch...

Impact The veteran back was busy all afternoon with both Zamir White (quadriceps) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) inactive, and he supplemented his work on offense with a productive effort on special teams. Abdullah's 68-yard kickoff return late in the third quarter set the Raiders up on the Chiefs' 26-yard line for a drive that culminated in a Brock Bowers touchdown grab two plays later, but he finished with two fewer carries and 25 less rushing yards than backfield mate Sincere McCormick. Nevertheless, Abdullah offered some serviceable fantasy production overall, but he could be back to his customary third-down role considering both White and Mattison could have a good chance of being available for a Week 14 road matchup against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 8.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ameer Abdullah's explosive 68-yard kick return vs. Chiefs Watch as running back Ameer Abdullah returns a kickoff for 68 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

In line for added work Friday With Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quadriceps) both inactive, Abdullah is in line to see added work Friday against the Chiefs.

Impact In this past Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos -- a game that Mattison and White also missed -- Abdullah (who started the contest) carried the ball eight times for 28 yards and caught five of six targets for 37 yards and a touchdown. Look for the veteran back to continue to see added touches Friday, with Sincere McCormick (who logged six carried for 33 yards versus Denver) also mixing in.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs get Pacheco, Omenihu back for Raiders; Las Vegas without RBs Mattison, White for Black Friday

Running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu made their long-awaited return to the Kansas City Chiefs in time to face the AFC West-rival Las Vegas Raiders with a pl...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds end zone in loss Abdullah carried the ball eight times for 28 yards and caught five of six targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos.

Impact With Alexander Mattison (ankle), and Zamir White (quadriceps) unavailable, Abdullah led the Raiders' backfield in touches and scrimmage yards while scoring the team's only offensive TD of the day on a six-yard connection with Gardner Minshew (collarbone) in the second quarter. The five catches and six targets were also season highs for Abdullah. It's not yet clear if either Mattison or White will be ready to return in Week 13, but even if Abdullah handles the lead role again, he'll have a tough matchup against Kansas City.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ameer Abdullah makes contested 6-yard TD snag! Watch as running back Ameer Abdullah scores a 6-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Slated to see expanded role Sunday With Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quadricep) inactive, Abdullah is in line for an expanded workload Sunday against the Broncos.

Impact In the absence of both Mattison and White, Abdullah is in line to start Sunday, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic, with Dylan Laube and practice-squad elevation Sincere McCormick also available to mix in. While Abdullah is a speculative lineup option versus Denver, he could provide short-term fantasy utility for those who would normally rely on either Mattison or White or are otherwise in need of backfield help with six teams on bye in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for more touches Week 12 Abdullah is in line to lead the Vegas backfield Sunday against the Broncos, as Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports that both Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quad) will...

Impact Abdullah has spent most of the season in a chance-of-pace role, playing primarily on passing downs. He scored a receiving touchdown after both Mattison and White got hurt in the Week 11 loss to Miami. Dylan Laube is likely in line for an increased role as well, and Sincere McCormick could be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' offense may run through Ameer Abdullah against Broncos Both of this year’s featured backs came out of last week’s loss at the Miami Dolphins injured and did not practice Wednesday. ...

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Catches touchdown pass in loss Abdullah caught all three of his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-19 loss to the Dolphins. He also rushed once for one yard.

Impact Abdullah caught a 10-yard swing pass out of the backfield with less than five minutes remaining in the contest for his second touchdown of the season. The 31-year-old ultimately logged a 34-percent offensive snap share with fellow running backs Zamir White (quad) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) exiting the game early due to their respective injuries. If at least one of White or Mattison are forced to miss the Raiders' Week 12 matchup against the Broncos, Abdullah could see a similarly increased role, though sixth-round rookie Dylan Laube may factor into the mix at that point as well.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ameer Abdullah punches in 10-yard TD! Watch as running back Ameer Abdullah scores a 10-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Paces LV backfield in snaps Sunday Abdullah rushed four times for 12 yards and he caught all three of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Abdullah was dealt at least seven touches for the third time in five games as the Raiders trailed throughout the entire second half Sunday. Abdullah's 30 offensive snaps actually paced his position group ahead of fellow running backs Alexander Mattison and Zamir White, each of whom continue to struggle with inefficiency. Through his first nine contests of the 2024 campaign, Abdullah has taken 16 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown to go along with a 14-60-0 receiving line on 17 targets.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No touches in Week 8 Abdullah didn't carry the ball or draw a target while playing 13 of 79 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Rams.

Impact After filling a change-of-pace role out of the backfield behind Alexander Mattison the previous two weeks, Abdullah saw his playing time take a significant dip Week 7 while Zamir White (groin) made his return from a two-game absence. Expect Abdullah's opportunities on offense to remain limited while both Mattison and White are healthy.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses key fumble Abdullah rushed the ball four times for 24 yards in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers. He added three receptions on five targets for 14 yards.

Impact Abdullah had moments of productivity as the change-of-pace back behind Alexander Mattison, but that was overshadowed by a key mistake early in the fourth quarter. With the Raiders one yard away from cutting Pittsburgh's lead to one possession, Abdullah lost a fumble at the hands of T.J. Watt. He didn't record an offensive stat thereafter, and he compounded his problems by muffing a punt just one possession later.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ameer Abdullah: 'We just got to be better' Running back Ameer Abdullah on the Week 6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and more.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM