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Legendary Raiders C Jim Otto dies at 86

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Legendary Oakland Raiders center Jim Otto, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 86, the team announced Sunday.

The Raiders did not disclose a cause of death.

Otto spent his entire 15-year career with the Raiders, who moved to Las Vegas ahead of the 2020 season. Oakland was playing as a member of the AFL for Otto's first 10 seasons (1960-69).

"The Raiders Family is in deep mourning following the passing of Jim Otto ... The Original Raider," the team said in a statement on Sunday. "The personification of consistency, Jim's influence on the American Football League and professional football as a whole cannot be overstated."

One of three players to play in all 140 AFL regular-season games, Otto started 210 games for the Raiders in all. No one else started at center from his first game in 1960 to his last in 1974.

Despite the remarkable consistency from season to season, Otto did deal with his fair share of injuries, and he had to have over 70 surgeries, most of which related to his knees. Because of two serious infections, Otto had to have his right leg amputated in 2007, and he also fought prostate cancer.

Otto landed in the Hall of Fame in 1980 -- the first year he was eligible. He was named to the NFL 100 All-Time team in 2019.

Even when his playing days were over, Otto stayed involved with the Raiders organization, serving as the director of special projects. During his time in that role, Otto set up reunions for former players and made public appearances as a representative for the team.

Otto was also known for wearing No. 00, an ode to the two O's in his last name. However, NFL players nowadays cannot select that number.

"‘00' was the foundational piece of a transcendent offensive line that not only propelled the Raiders to success on the field but resonated with fans and helped build the Raiders persona and mystique," the team said in its statement.

Otto is survived by his wife, a son, his daughter-in-law and 14 grandchildren.

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Daniel Jones Nov 10 1:20pm CT

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Joe Flacco Nov 10 1:10pm CT

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Malik Nabers Nov 10 1:10pm CT

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers led the team in receptions during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Munich, Germany, recording six catches for 50 yards on 10 targets. Nabers averaged 8.3 yards per catch, with his longest reception stretching for 19 yards, though he was kept out of the end zone. Quarterback Daniel Jones missed Nabers on a couple of open looks that could have bolstered his fantasy output, leaving him with 7.8 fantasy points on the day. Early in the fourth quarter, Nabers briefly exited the game for a concussion evaluation after a hard fall, but he returned to the field later in the drive. His heavy involvement and target share suggest a continued role as a top option in the Giants' offense moving forward.

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Jadeveon Clowney Nov 10 11:33am CT

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Dak Prescott Nov 10 11:23am CT

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) is scheduled to meet with a specialist Monday, Nov. 11, before making a decision on whether to undergo season-ending surgery on his torn hamstring, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Fantasy Spin: Prescott has been hoping to avoid surgery, which would cause him to miss the remainder of the 2024 season but allow him to make a full recovery in time for the 2025 campaign. However, it appears more likely than not that he will have to go under the knife. QB Cooper Rush will serve as the team's starting quarterback while Prescott is sidelined but he is not a recommended fantasy option.

Miles Sanders Nov 10 11:13am CT

Dynasty | Carolina running back Miles Sanders was carted off the field in the Panthers early morning game in Germany. Dynasty Analysis: Sanders appears to have a left leg or ankle injury that was significant enough to keep him down on the field for some time before leaving on the cart. This has the looks of a significant injury. It would be the end of another terribly disappointing season for Sanders, who has played sparingly behind Chuba Hubbard despite Jonathon Brooks still not taking a snap this season. Sanders is on a lot of waiver wires already and this would be multiplied should this be a serious ailment.

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Jamaal Williams Nov 10 11:13am CT

New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams (groin) is not active for Week 10's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Spin: Williams had been listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in two of the team's three practice sessions during the week on a limited basis. He has had more than 20 all-purpose yards just twice this season and would not have been a recommended fantasy lineup option even if healthy.

Christian McCaffrey Nov 10 11:03am CT

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is active for Week 10's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Fantasy Spin: McCaffrey, the top overall pick in many fantasy football leagues this year, is finally making his long-awaited season debut this afternoon. Even though McCaffrey said he feels like his old self, don't be surprised if the 49ers give him a lighter workload than normal as he works his way back into game shape. He is typically a high-end RB1 option when healthy but he may be more of a flex option this week with elite upside.

Brian Thomas Jr. Nov 10 11:00am CT

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), Gabe Davis (shoulder) and Devin Duvernay (hamstring), who were all listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings, are active on Sunday. Thomas has been questionable the last two weeks but has played through his chest injury. The 22-year-old has been Jacksonville's most productive wideout in his first year in the NFL, catching 35 of his 53 targets for 595 yards and five touchdowns in nine games, but his stock as a WR2 in fantasy will take a hit with quarterback Mac Jones taking over for the injured Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) in Week 10 and possibly beyond. Davis missed the Week 9 loss to the Eagles but should be more involved moving forward with Christian Kirk (collarbone) out for the season. However, with Jones starting, Davis will represent a shaky boom/bust WR4/flex.

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D'Ernest Johnson Nov 10 11:00am CT

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Amari Cooper Nov 10 10:53am CT

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Jalen McMillan Nov 10 10:50am CT

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Jamaal Williams Nov 10 10:50am CT

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Yannick Ngakoue Nov 10 10:43am CT

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Jamaal Williams Nov 10 10:43am CT

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Adam Gotsis Nov 10 10:43am CT

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