Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray is listed as probable on the team's injury report.
Latavius Murray injury update: RB probable for Raiders, fantasy owners
Latavius Murray and the Raiders need to get the ground game going, and Sunday presents a fabulous opportunity to do so. We break down the fantasy implications.
There’s no concern whether Murray will play Sunday, but a shoulder injury and ball security issues have led to his benching in the second half of consecutive games.
Despite that, Murray will assume his usual spot in the backfield and be in line for a standard workload against the San Diego Chargers.
Fantasy impact: The Chargers run defense presents a fabulous matchup for any running back, not just one with the explosiveness Murray can boast.
While allowing an average of 132 yards on the ground and a league-worst 5.4 yards per carry, it’s easy to see the Raiders able to get their ground game going on Sunday.
Murray’s fantasy owners are warranted in their frustration with Murray over his last two games, but grudges have never been to the benefit of anyone in the fantasy football community.
Despite Oakland’s latest struggles running the ball, Murray can be considered a solid RB2 option with considerable upside.
