The Oakland Raiders escaped from Denver with a hard-fought 23-20 victory over the Broncos. Unfortunately the victory came with what appears for now to be a modest price. Wide receiver Jacoby Ford left the game in the third quarter with a hamstring injury and did not return. The Raiders will likely have an update on Tuesday as to the seriousness of the injury. Hamstring injuries can be tricky for speedsters since they can be tweaked so quickly.
Jacoby Ford Injury: Hamstring Injury Slows Raiders Playmaker
Hopefully the injury does not keep him out too long as the Raiders game plan would indicate Ford will be a focal point. Oakland's offense struggled to get going, but Ford did get his chances early on. Ford caught three receptions for 22 yards, remained back as the kick returner, and was even mixed in to a pistol formation with Darren McFadden.
The Raiders lined up McFadden at the QB position and Ford in the running back position behind McFadden. Although Ford could not catch the McFadden pitch on the option, it shows the Raiders are intent on figuring out ways to get Ford more involved in the offense.
Ford is a good buy low option at this point either via the waiver wire or in a trade. If he is on the waiver wire, it might be worth saving your waiver priority and waiting to see if he hits free agency. If he makes it to free agency you can scoop him up and not have wasted potentially important waiver priority. Just a thought.
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