Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is questionable for Week 9 against the L.A. Chargers, according to Vic Tarfur of The Athletic.

Jacobs missed Thursday's practice, but was able to participate Friday. Expect Jacobs to have his usual workload.

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to reestablish the run game, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. “To be honest with you, we’d like to stay with it, stay with the run opportunities,” offensive coordinator Greg Olson said Thursday. “We have to be efficient within our possessions. We have to stay within our game plan. And score dictates that sometimes."

“There’s always going to be a heavy run emphasis for us. It’s more of staying on track, being able to stay on track in terms of the down and distance. That’s a big emphasis for us on the sidelines and during the week is making sure that we stay on track so we can mix in the runs with the play action and the movement.”

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Good idea in practice, but if the Kansas City Chiefs get up two touchdowns in five minutes, the run game has less of a chance to be established. That said, the Raiders need an effective Jacobs. It is also clear that opposing defenses know where the Raiders offense's bread is buttered. Jacobs is a must-start in fantasy and will have more than enough targets and touches to justify his RB1 ranking in Week 5.

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that RB Josh Jacobs is questionable for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.

Jacobs practiced Friday, but Gruden went ahead and determined he is still questionable after missing practice Thursday. Jacobs has been excellent in two games and is needed if the Raiders hope to win on a short week.

In his weekly Patriots mailbag column, Doug Kyed of NESN.com was asked who he thought would be Bill Belichick's focus on defense: RB Josh Jacobs or TE Darren Waller. "I would probably say tight end Darren Waller, though I could certainly understand if the Patriots stack the box and try to slow down running back Josh Jacobs," wrote Kyed.

"As for Waller, I think we’ll see a combination of cornerback/safety Joejuan Williams (with help) and cornerback Stephon Gilmore covering the big, speedy tight end. Kyle Dugger, Adrian Phillips and Terrence Brooks also could get some reps against Waller, but I think Williams and Gilmore are the best matchups for the Patriots."

It is no secret that Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has no problem shutting down one player on the opponent's offense. After Waller's double-digit catch performance on Monday Night Football, it is clear who QB Derek Carr likes to target. This could be an issue for the Raiders offense that is relying on two rookie wide receivers and a 7th-round slot receiver.