Fantasy Player Profile
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | Bye | - | - | 36 | 1 | - | 13.60 |
| 4 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Works out in Houston
Nelson (knee) had a workout with the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Nelson played only two of the first five games of the season due to the knee injury before being released by the Raiders on Oct. 10. The 27-year-old now appears healthy and will attempt to find a new team. Nelson could provide a deep threat if he joins the Texans with Will Fuller (hamstring) likely out multiple weeks.
Published: Tue, Oct 22 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Oakland
The Raiders released Nelson (knee) on Thursday.
Analysis: Oakland was counting on the speedy Nelson to provide the team with a field-stretching threat opposite Tyrell Williams, but that never really came to fruition while the former missed four of the team's first five contests due to injury. With the Raiders recently bringing in Zay Jones via trade to bolster the receiving corps, there apparently wasn't any room left for the banged-up Nelson. Once he shakes off the injury, Nelson could end up re-signing with Oakland or land elsewhere as a depth…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Week 5
Nelson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears in London.
Analysis: Nelson was downgraded to non-participant in Friday's practice, which turned out to be a harbinger of his inactive status. With Nelson's fellow wideouts Tyrell Williams (foot) and Dwayne Harris (ankle) also on the shelf Sunday, the Raiders are down to a top receiver trio of rookie Hunter Renfrow, Keelan Doss and Trevor Davis against a ferocious Bears defense. Tight end Darren Waller may be in line for a bump in his already massive workload as a result, but quarterback Derek Carr's prospects,…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable Week 5
Nelson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears in London.
Analysis: Nelson worked as a limited participant the first two days of the week, so it's not a great sign that he was downgraded to a non-participant Friday. Tyrell Williams (foot) and Dwayne Harris (ankle) are also questionable, potentially pushing Hunter Renfrow and Trevor Davis into expanded roles Sunday.
Published: Fri, Oct 4 at 7:03am by Rotowire.com
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Reps capped for second straight day
Nelson (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Nelson was a last-minute inactive ahead of the Week 4 win over the Colts in what was attributed to a bout of leg tightness, but it's a knee issue more specifically that has limited his reps in practice the past two days. While Nelson's ability to practice in any capacity can be taken as a positive sign, he'll probably need to upgrade to full participation Friday to have any shot at avoiding an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Bears.
Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in Wednesday's practice
Nelson (knee) participated in a limited fashion during Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Nelson was slated to play in Week 4 versus the Colts but felt leg tightness in pregame warmups and was deemed inactive. The Raiders will likely take precaution with Nelson this week, and it's a good sign he's still participating in some capacity Wednesday. Nelson could have a major role on offense in Sunday's game versus the Chiefs if he can shake this injury since Tyrell Williams (foot) sat out Wednesday's practice.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Experiences leg tightness in warmups
Nelson experienced some tightness in his leg during pre-game warmups and as a result was made inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: This news clarifies that Nelson -- who wasn't on the Raiders' Week 4 injury report -- was not a healthy scratch. In his absence, Hunter Renfrow, Keelan Doss and Trevor Davis profile as the Raiders' healthy wide receivers Sunday behind No. 1 option Tyrell Williams
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Week 4
Nelson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 tilt against the Colts.
Analysis: This comes as somewhat of a surprise after Nelson found the end zone and logged four catches overall in a Week 3 loss to the Vikings. The veteran wideout's inactive status comes with fellow receiver Dwayne Harris (ankle) also sidelined, leaving Hunter Renfrow, Trevor Davis and Keelan Doss as the wideouts behind No. 1 option Tyrell Williams. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Nelson is apparently still struggling somewhat with the ankle injury that cost him participation in a Week 2 matchup…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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Gets into end zone Sunday
Nelson caught four of five targets for an output of 36 receiving yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: The 27-year-old wideout was unable to go against the Chiefs in Week 2 due to an ankle injury, but he got back on the field in Week 3 after upgrading from limited to full practice participation between Wednesday and Thursday. Nelson fielded six offensive snaps and was not targeted in the season opener against the Broncos, but he ranked second on the team in targets Sunday behind only Darren Waller (14). Nelson is a bona fide downfield threat with a career yards per catch average of 17.8, and…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Thursday
Nelson (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nelson was limited in practice Wednesday, so his full participation Thursday is great news for his status for Sunday's contest against Minnesota. The 27-year-old missed Oakland's Week 2 matchup with the Chiefs with the ankle issue, but now it seems he'll be able to return to his depth role in the Raiders' receiving corps.
Published: Thu, Sep 19 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited
Nelson (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Nelson didn't practice in any capacity last week before drawing an inactive tag, so his limited participation is a step in the right direction. The 2015 fifth-round pick projects to serve as a deep threat for the Raiders when healthy, though he shouldn't necessarily be expected to receive regular weekly snaps. The addition of Trevor Davis to Oakland's wideout corps provides Nelson with some additional competition.
Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 2
Nelson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: With Nelson out, Ryan Grant and Hunter Renfrow will continue to see their share of work behind top wideout Tyrell Williams. Either of the two could emerge as deep league options down the road, but for now, Williams and tight end Darren Waller are QB Derek Carr's favorite passing targets.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses another practice
Nelson (ankle) did not practice Friday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Nelson is thus trending toward inactive status Sunday against the Chiefs. In such a scenario, Keelan Doss could be made active for Week 2, while Ryan Grant and Hunter Renfrow would continue to see their share of work behind top wideout Tyrell Williams.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Thursday
Nelson (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: Nelson missed practice for a second straight day, after playing through the ankle injury in Monday's 24-16 win over Denver. He was limited to six snaps in the contest, working behind Tyrell Williams, Ryan Grant and Hunter Renfrow in the WR pecking order. Nelson won't necessarily get regular snaps when he's healthy, but his speed provides a nice contrast to the other receivers on Oakland's roster.
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Missing from practice
Nelson (ankle) wasn't seen at Wednesday's practice, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Nelson was limited during Monday's win over the Broncos due to an ankle sprain, the same injury that had been bothering him since mid-August. During his eight offensive snaps in Week 1, the fifth-year wideout failed to draw a target.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Available Week 1
Nelson (ankle) is active for Monday's game versus the Broncos.
Analysis: Nelson spent the second half of August in recovery mode from an ankle sprain, and when he returned to practice for Week 1 preparations, he didn't log more than a limited showing. No matter, he'll be available to quarterback Derek Carr in the Raiders' first game without Antonio Brown. Prior to being completely devalued by the coaching staff in Arizona last season, Nelson reeled off 18.6 yards per catch and 10 touchdowns on 74 targets between 2015 and 2017.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Monday
Nelson (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Broncos, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Nelson's status is all the more important following Saturday's news that Antonio Brown had been released. As a result, the speedy wideout could ultimately share the field plenty with Ryan Grant, Hunter Renfrow and Dwayne Harris should he prove healthy enough to play, something that will likely get decided closer to Monday's 10:20 PM ET kickoff.
Published: Sat, Sep 7 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Still limited Friday
Nelson (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Friday.
Analysis: Nelson maintained the same status for a second straight session as he continues his recovery from a preseason ankle sprain. Saturday's injury report will shed light on his ability to suit up Monday versus the Broncos.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Nelson (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Nelson had been dealing with an ankle sprain during the preseason, but the fact that he's practicing this week gives him a chance to suit up Monday night against the Broncos. If he's able to play in Week 1, Nelson's projected role as as an occasional field stretcher could expand, with teammate Antonio Brown believed to be in line to be suspended by the Raiders.
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns from ankle injury
Nelson (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Nelson sprained his ankle in the second week of the preseason and was held out for the last two games. He should be able to play Week 1 against the Broncos, but he'll likely be limited to a part-time role as an occasional field stretcher.
Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers sprained ankle
Nelson suffered a sprained ankle during Thursday's preseason game against the Cardinals, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Nelson believes he could've have gone back into the game if needed, though the Raiders saw no need to push the wideout in an exhibition tilt. It thus remains to be seen if the team's cautious approach with Nelson will extend to Oakland's next preseason matchup in Green Bay.
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 8:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Beats Rams secondary for huge gain
Nelson caught both of his targets during Saturday's preseason matchup with the Rams, accounting for 43 receiving yards in a 14-3 win.
Analysis: The 27-year-old speedster went up and made a ridiculous catch over Rams defensive back Dominique Hatfield -- an opening-drive gain that helped set up Oakland for its first touchdown on the very next play. Nelson projects to be the third or fourth component to a potentially strong vertical passing attack, joining fellow deep threats Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams in what is by far the most talented receiving corps he's been a part of in five pro seasons. Throwing last year out (213 offensive…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 11:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Strong training camp
Nelson "has been one of the stars" of the Raiders' training camp, Vic Tafur of the Athletic reports.
Analysis: Nelson has been seeing first-team wideout reps of late, with Antonio Brown missing time with a foot issue. The 5-foot-10, 160-pounder is coming off a down season with the Cardinals, but Nelson has in the past displayed big-play ability. Once Brown returns, volume will be an issue for Nelson, but for now the 27-year-old is gaining valuable reps with his new QB, Derek Carr.
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Fills in for Brown
Nelson has been seeing first-team wideout reps opposite Tyrell Williams of late,Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Hunter Renfrow has been working in the slot in that context. Nelson's current run with the Raiders' first-stringers is the result of the ongoing absence of Antonio Brown, who is considered day-to-day with a mysterious foot issue.
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds home in Oakland
The Raiders signed Nelson on Friday.
Analysis: Nelson thrived under the eye of coach Bruce Arians between 2015 and 2017, averaging 18.6 yards per catch and 8.5 yards per target. As a big-play threat, five of his 11 career touchdowns have gone for 30-plus yards. He experienced a downswing last year with two offensive coordinators -- seven catches (on 19 targets) for 64 yards -- on a Steve Wilks-directed coaching staff. Joining a Raiders offense with Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams in tow, Nelson is a good bet to experience a return to the…read more
Published: Fri, Mar 15 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Week 17
Nelson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game at Seattle, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Without Bruce Arians on the sideline, Nelson rarely was used under the new coaching staff, hauling in seven of his 19 targets for 64 yards in 14 games. With his rookie contract coming to an end, he'll enter the offseason as a free agent. Whether or not he returns to Arizona remains to be seen, but he may have to seek out a prove-it deal with any organization that explores what the burner has at this point in his career.
Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Avoids injury report
Nelson (illness/personal) isn't listed on the Cardinals' injury report Wednesday, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Nelson was one of three Cardinals to battle an illness last week, but the wide receiver might have been due to receive Sunday's loss to the Rams off anyway following the birth of his child. With his health intact and personal time over, he's back and available to the receiving corps. Unfortunately, Nelson hasn't been in the good graces of the new coaching staff, earning just 19 targets in 14 appearances this season.
Published: Wed, Dec 26 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits sideline Week 16
Nelson (illness) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: In a week in which he had a bout with food poisoning and experienced the birth of a child, Nelson will miss his first game since the 2016 season. With Nelson sidelined, the Cardinals will trot out Larry Fitzgerald, Trent Sherfield, Chad Williams and Jalen Tolliver at wide receiver.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 16
Nelson (illness) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nelson did not practice Wednesday and Thursday due to an illness, but he was a limited participant Friday. If the depth wideout is able to suit up versus the Rams, he'll serve as the Cardinals' No. 4 receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald, Trent Sherfield and Chad Williams.
Published: Fri, Dec 21 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes down with illness
Nelson didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: With Christian Kirk (foot) missing the last two games after being placed on injured reserve and Chad Williams (hamstring) out of the lineup the past six contests, Nelson only made an impact in the box score one time during that span. Williams seems to be trending toward a return this weekend against the Rams, so Nelson could be buried further in the receiving corps moving forward. At the moment, Larry Fitzgerald and undrafted rookie Trent Sherfield are the only Arizona wideouts making regular…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 19 at 3:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in three passes
Nelson accumulated three catches (on seven targets) for 43 yards and lost five yards on his only carry during Sunday's 17-3 defeat to the Lions.
Analysis: Like the rest of the receiving corps, Nelson's workload increased due to Christian Kirk's broken foot. Unfortunately for Nelson, he remained behind undrafted rookie Trent Sherfield in the pecking order. After Larry Fitzgerald (67 of 70 snaps on offense), Sherfield (65) was the next most utilized, followed by Nelson (48) and Jalen Tolliver (12). After accumulating 22 catches of 20-plus yards in his first three seasons, Nelson has yet to add to that total this year. However, an increase in volume…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 8:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues to be unutilized
Nelson failed to reel in his lone target during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Oakland.
Analysis: Nelson has now failed to catch his only target in a game in three straight contests and failed to log a catch or a carry for the first time since Week 5. This, mind you, was against a middle-of-the-pack Oakland pass defense that had been picked apart this season. Things should get even tougher Sunday against a Chargers defense on a roll.
Published: Tue, Nov 20 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Catchless in loss
Nelson failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 26-14 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Arizona's offense might have a new coordinator, but -- through two games -- the points haven't been pouring in. The fourth-year speedster is feeling the pain. Never much of a volume target, Nelson at least used to be able to be counted on as a big-play threat with a career 18.6-yards-per-catch average during his first three seasons. He's yet to record even a 10-yard catch this season. If he were to turn it around, Sunday's matchup with Oakland would be the ideal opportunity: The Raiders have…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 13 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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