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Henry Ruggs III Ruled Out for Raiders vs. Patriots with Knee, Hamstring Injuries Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots because of knee and ham...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Downgrades to limited activity Ruggs was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to knee and hamstring injuries, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Though Ruggs showed up on the Raiders' initial Week 3 injury report, he was listed as a full participant Wednesday. The fact that he took a step back in his activity a day later is somewhat discouraging, but Ruggs would be able to alleviate most of the concern about his status for Sunday's game against the Patriots by increasing his involvement during the team's final practice of the week Friday. Despite playing 49 of 80 offensive snaps in the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Saints, Ruggs managed only one four-yard reception across three targets.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • PFF.COM

Just one catch Ruggs caught one of three targets for four yards in Monday night's 34-24 win over the Saints.

Impact Ruggs was overthrown by quarterback Derek Carr on a deep shot early, and although he made just one grab for a minimal gain afterward, Ruggs' speed clearly made an impact as he drew two defensive coverage penalties. That included an important pass interference flag late, helping the Raiders clinch their first victory. As long as his Week 1 knee issue doesn't resurface, look for Las Vegas to plan more ways to get the ball in Ruggs' hands ahead of this Sunday's game in New England.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up, as expected Ruggs (knee) is active for Monday's contest against the Saints.

Impact Ruggs' knee injury wasn't revealed until he was held out of practice Thursday. The absence continued Friday, but returning to the field in a limited capacity Saturday paved the way for the rookie first-round pick to potentially suit up Week 2. Earlier Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Ruggs was expected to play, and indeed that has come to pass. Look for Ruggs to work in conjunction with Bryan Edwards and Hunter Renfrow as the top three wide receivers for Derek Carr.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Monday Ruggs (knee) is expected to suit up against the Saints on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ruggs is officially listed as questionable for Monday's contest due to the knee injury he sustained in Las Vegas' season opener, but it looks like he'll play through the issue. The Raiders likely won't release an official decision on Ruggs' availability until closer to kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET. However, if the rookie first-round pick is able to take the field alongside fellow starters Bryan Edwards and Hunter Renfrow, Ruggs' versatility and big-play ability will make him a tempting fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Ruggs (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Saints, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ruggs did manage to practice in limited fashion Saturday -- the first time he's taken part in practice this week -- which seems to reinforce the notion the speedy first-round pick could be active Monday. Sources close to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio also seem to echo that notion, though fantasy managers likely won't know Ruggs' official status until closer to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Ruggs (knee) didn't participate in Friday's practice.

Impact Ruggs was unavailable for a second straight practice, and he'll need to get on the field in some capacity Saturday to have a shot at playing Monday versus the Saints. The rookie first-round pick finished his NFL debut with three receptions on five targets for 55 yards while rushing twice for 11 yards despite injuring his knee in the first half. If Ruggs ends up being ruled out, expect fellow rookie Bryan Edwards to be the de facto No. 1 wideout while Hunter Renfrow and Nelson Agholor both get bumps in usage.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from early part of practice Ruggs (knee) wasn't spotted during the early portion of Friday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ruggs looks in line to miss his second consecutive practice due to a knee injury sustained during the Raiders' win over Carolina in Week 1. He was able to return to the season opener after halftime, so there's reason for optimism that Ruggs will once again manage to play through the issue, but he'll likely need to upgrade to at least a limited session during Saturday's practice for any chance at suiting up against the Saints on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders’ Brown, Kwiatkoski, Ruggs, Young don’t practice Four key Raiders players didn’t practice because of injury Thursday: tackle Trent Brown, linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski, wide receiver Henry Rug...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Misses practice Thursday Ruggs (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact The Raiders don't play until Monday night, so Ruggs has a couple more chances to get back on the practice field in advance of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Saints. Ruggs sustained a knee injury in the first half of this past Sunday's 34-30 win over the Panthers but was able to return after halftime, finishing with three catches on five targets for 55 yards and 11 yards on a pair of rushes.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deep throws help open up the Raiders offense

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Henry Ruggs III Reacts To NFL Debut vs. Panthers | Las Vegas Raiders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Explosive in debut Ruggs hauled in three of his five targets for 55 yards in Week 1 against the Panthers.

Impact Ruggs delivered the majority of his yardage halfway through the first quarter when he broke loose from the Panthers' secondary for a 45-yard reception. He narrowly missed a touchdown as he was dragged down at the one-yard line. Despite being held relatively quiet otherwise, Ruggs flashed the game-breaking ability he showcased during college at Alabama. He'll look to build on this performance in the team's Week 2 matchup against the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Henry Ruggs III records first NFL reception Former Alabama and current Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III recorded his first ever NFL reception with an impressive 45 yard...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Returns Sunday Ruggs (knee) returned to Sunday's contest at Carolina.

Impact After his ankle was rolled up on in the second quarter, Ruggs didn't play the rest of the first half and was termed questionable to return during halftime. That said, he reentered the game during the Raiders' first possession of the second half, clearing his status for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Ruggs (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game in Carolina.

Impact Ruggs left the field in the second quarter after his ankle was rolled up on. After halftime, he ran from the locker room to the sideline, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, but clearly there's some question about the rookie wide receiver returning to action.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning career as starter Ruggs is listed as a starter on the Raiders' first unofficial depth chart.

Impact Ruggs and fellow rookie Bryan Edwards are listed as starters alongside second-year pro Hunter Renfrow. Edwards profiles as a prototypical threat on the outside, while Renfrow took most of his snaps out of the slot in 2019. The Raiders initially intended for Ruggs to start in the slot, but in the wake of Tyrell Williams (shoulder) having suffered a season-ending labrum tear, he could instead have an opportunity to move around the field. Ruggs will get a favorable matchup to maximize mismatches with his blazing 4.27 speed during Sunday's season opener in Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

CBS Sports expects big seasons from Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III The Alabama Crimson Tide football team lost two key offensive stars to the 2020 NFL draft, Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy. They are now bot...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Raiders News: Rookie WR Henry Ruggs III Will Start in Slot This Season, OC Says Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson has said rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is expected to start his NFL career in the...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Beginning in the slot Las Vegas offensive coordinator Greg Olson said "we'll start with Ruggs in the slot" when describing the utilization of the Raiders' rookie receivers, USA Today reports.

Impact Ruggs and his 4.27 speed project well outside, where he has more space to put his speed into motion, but it also makes sense for the Raiders to feature him in the slot to get him some quick targets. If Ruggs is playing in the slot, though, it generally pushes Hunter Renfrow out of the picture. Renfrow was one of the good parts of the 2019 Raiders offense, so at a glance it seems unlikely that he'd get outright benched in favor of Ruggs. Olsen's comments could instead read as acknowledgment of the chronological order of Ruggs' studies -- i.e., at slot initially, and then branching outside later -- rather than any sort of hierarchy or other permanent takeaway. Indeed, in the same quote Olsen mentioned that Ruggs will eventually line up all over. It's arguably a good sign for Ruggs either way, because if the Raiders are lining him in the slot then it shows a seriousness to get him the ball right away. The biggest concern with Ruggs all along was that he might get left to decoy functions with his safety-clearing speed, but Olsen's comments imply that they mean to get him the football out of the gate on short slot routes, which is a better target fit for the downfield-averse Derek Carr. Generally speaking, though, it will be a concerning sight for Renfrow investors whenever Ruggs steps into the slot.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full health Ruggs (thigh) called himself "100 percent" during a conference call Thursday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. "I feel totally like myself, if not better," Ruggs said. "I...

Impact Ruggs suffered a laceration to his thigh while helping a friend move back in May, requiring stitches and crutches to move about initially. That said, he mentioned he was "hard-headed" during his rehab, which amounted to doing more than his doctor's recommendation to get ahead of schedule in his recovery. Now healthy, Ruggs can set his sights on ramping his activity level with the strength and conditioning staff in the near future and on the practice field by mid-August.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 10, 2020 • NFL.COM

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