In a standout performance, Ameer Abdullah rushed for over 100 yards for the first time in his career, carrying the ball 20 times for 115 yards and adding 32 receiving yards in a victory against the Saints. This performance raises questions about his role in the Raiders' backfield moving forward, especially with injuries affecting other running backs on the team.
- Ameer Abdullah had a career-best rushing game, which could signal a shift in the Raiders' backfield hierarchy.
- With injuries to other running backs, Abdullah's role may expand in the upcoming games.