Laube's first offensive snaps in the NFL came in Week 6. He got two reps on offense, fumbled his first carry, and was never heard from again. The Raiders put him in timeout as a healthy scratch for a few weeks before bringing him back in the fold as a high-volume special teams player. Laube did not log any more snaps on offense after Week 6, let alone touches. Having been exiled from the offense entirely, it's fair to wonder how Laube fits on the team's roster in 2025.
Abdullah has quietly proven to be the Raiders' most explosive back down the stretch, but a foot injury suffered late in Week 17's win over the Saints appears to be the end of his season. Alexander Mattison should see the bulk of the backfield touches for Las Vegas. Rookie Dylan Laube could also see some work, though the team has largely opted to play anyone with a pulse over the Day Three pick so far.
Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday s game vs. the Chargers. His absence will leave Alexander Mattison as Vegas lead back, with Dylan Laube and Chris Collier behind him. Mattison is a viable volume-based Week 18 fantasy play.