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9 Carson Palmer, QB
Height/Weight: 6-5/236 | Birthdate: 12/27/1979 | Birthplace: Fresno, CA, USA | Team: Oakland | College: Southern California | NFL Experience: 9 | Owned/Started%: 89/34 | Average Draft Position: 181.11
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1/11/2012

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer to get new offense?

News: New Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie fired coach Hue Jackson in a bold first move as he looks to give the organization a fresh start. Jackson was responsible for the trade that brought quarterback Carson Palmer to Oakland after starter Jason Campbell broke his collarbone, costing the Raiders a 2012 first-round draft pick and a conditional 2013 second-rounder. The Raiders lost four of their final five games with Palmer, who had 2,637 yards, 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in his nine starts with the team.
Analysis: Palmer wasn't a horrible Fantasy option but he was woefully inconsistent. He finished his final six games the season alternating 20-plus-point Fantasy performances with 11-point-or-less efforts. What's clear is that Palmer is still capable of posting big totals (six games with at least 250 yards and four with at least 300 yards; four starts with two or more touchdowns). No one will draft him to be a starter, but assuming he still has a fast receiving corps and works in an offense he's comfortable with, expect him to be an interesting middle- to late-round pick as a quality No. 2 Fantasy QB.

1/1/2012

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer throws for 417 yards vs. Chargers

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer was able to move the ball through the air in Week 17 against the Chargers. He completed 28 of 43 passes for a season-high 417 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the 38-26 loss. He hooked up with WR Darrius Heyward-Bey for a 3-yard scoring strike in the first quarter before finding TE Kevin Boss from 22 yards out late in the game. He was picked off by DB Antoine Cason in the fourth quarter, halting any chance at a comeback. Palmer, who posted a 102.6 passer rating, also gained 6 yards on two carries in the defeat.
Analysis: Many thought that Palmer would not play this season but after Jason Campbell went down in Week 6, he was dealt from Cincinnati to Oakland and posted some decent numbers. While he tossed 16 interceptions in 10 games, a myriad of injuries decimated Oakland's offense, leaving him with not much to throw to. With RB Darren McFadden expected to be 100 percent healthy for 2012, Palmer will have more to work with and should be a viable option in Fantasy. Target Palmer as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB on Draft Day.

12/28/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer racking up the yards at home

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer enters Week 17 against the Chargers having averaged 333 passing yards in his three starts at home this season. San Diego ranks 10th in the league in pass defense, giving up under 212 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 19.2 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Analysis: Palmer threw for 299 yards with two touchdowns and an interception when he faced San Diego earlier in the season but has not been playing that well of late. He has a 5-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio over his last four games and has been held under 280 yards passing in three of those contests. Still, he has played much better at home this season so consider Palmer a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 17.

12/24/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer gets ugly win

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer did not play well at Kansas City in Week 16 on Saturday, but he did lead Oakland to an overtime victory. Palmer was 16 of 26 passing for 237 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Analysis: Palmer continues to have inconsistent Fantasy outings to close the season, but he has the chance to play well in the season finale in Week 17 against San Diego. He faced the Chargers in Week 10 and completed 14 of 20 passes for 299 yards with two touchdowns, and he should be considered a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB against San Diego to close the season.

12/20/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer gets another crack at Chiefs

News: Oakland QB Carson Palmer heads into Week 16 at Kansas City to face the team he began his 2011 season against. Palmer was signed late by the Raiders and saw his first action Week 7 against the Chiefs. He was not in rhythm in that game as he went just 8 for 21 for 116 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. Palmer might struggle once again Week 16 as the Chiefs have been solid against the pass. Even Aaron Rodgers had his first poor performance against them in Week 15 with just 235 yards passing with one TD, snapping a string of 13 straight games with at least two TD passes.
Analysis: Palmer hasn't exactly been the most efficient quarterback since taking over the helm of the Raiders. Palmer threw for 367 yards last week with a touchdown and no picks against the Lions, but has four TDs and five picks in his last three games. Palmer has four touchdowns and six interceptions in his last three games against the Chiefs, so his matchup doesn't look too great for the Week 16 game. Palmer should be a decent Fantasy option Week 16, but he's mostly just a No. 2 Fantasy QB.

12/18/2011

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Carson Palmer

Palmer bounces back in loss

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer had arguably his best day of the season in Week 15, as he passed for 367 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions in the Raiders 28-27 loss to the Lions. Palmer completed 80 percent of his passes in the loss, his best rate of the season. He hooked up eight times with WR Darrius Heyward-Bey for 155 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Palmer has found a favorite target in Heyward-Bey, and the two are combining for a potent connection in recent weeks. Coming off a four-interception performance in Week 14, this was the bounce-back game Palmer needed going into the season’s final weeks. The Raiders will need Palmer to be at his best in Week 16 against the Chiefs, who have the fifth most interceptions in the NFL this season. Palmer has struggled with turnovers, so it will be important for him to avoid mistakes. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 16.

12/14/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer looking to turn it around

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer has struggled in his comeback bid this season, with the bottom seeming to have come out in Week 14 as he threw four interceptions in a blowout loss to the Packers. He knows that time is running out to turn things around, and the Raiders at 7-6, likely need to win out to make the playoffs, starting with Week 15 against Detroit. “We have to go 3-0 in the next three weeks," he said. "There is no other option, no other route. If you want to make it to the playoffs and then you want to play well in the playoffs, you have to be playing really good football at this time of year. We got to start on Sunday.”
Analysis: The Lions have been solid against the pass this season, forcing as many interceptions, 18, as they have allowed touchdowns. That’s not a stat that bodes well for Palmer, who has 13 interceptions to nine touchdowns on the season. The Lions are squarely in the middle of the pack when it comes to allowing opposing quarterbacks to score Fantasy points, ranking 17th in the league. However, they have given up an average of 28.5 Fantasy points per game over the last four games, so Palmer is catching them at the right time to begin his turnaround. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 15.

12/11/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK Palmer picked off four times by Packers

Carson Palmer

Palmer picked off four times by Packers

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer had a performance to forget in Week 14 against the Packers. He completed 24 of 42 passes for 245 yards and a touchdown but was picked off four times in the 46-16 loss. He tossed his first interception on the first drive of the game before doing so again in the second quarter. He was intercepted by LB Rob Francois in the end zone later in the half before tossing the game-clincher late in the fourth quarter. “I put us in a position not to win, turning the ball over and not taking advantage of opportunities," Palmer said. "That is what cost us this game. I did not play well enough to give us a chance to win.” His lone scoring strike on the day also came in the fourth quarter, when he found TE Kevin Boss from 5 yards out. Palmer, who also gained 12 yards on two carries, posted a 42.4 passer rating in the defeat.
Analysis: Palmer had been more careful with the ball in recent weeks but the Packers' ball-hawking defense was able to come up with some turnovers on Sunday. It was the third time in seven games that he tossed at least three interceptions, and his passer rating was his lowest since posting a 17.3 mark in Week 7. While the Raiders have been banged up on offense all season long, the 31-year-old has been too inconsistent to trust in Fantasy so consider Palmer as a No. 2 option for Week 15 against the Lions.

12/6/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer to face poor pass D

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer will be going up against a Packers defense in Week 14 that has not fared too well against the pass thus far. Green Bay ranks 31st in the league in pass defense, giving up nearly 293 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 20.7 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. In two career games against the Packers -- both while he was on Cincinnati -- Palmer has thrown for 422 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions.
Analysis: Palmer has been inconsistent so far this season but has not been turning the ball over as much of late. After tossing six interceptions in his first two games, he has been picked off just three times since then with five touchdown passes over that span. While Green Bay has given up a ton of yards through the air thus far, their ball-hawking defense has recorded 23 interceptions thus far, with a handful of those being returned for touchdowns. Continue to view Palmer as more of a No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 14.

12/4/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer salvages performance late

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer was eight minutes away from being held without a passing touchdown for the second straight week, but he finished with a flourish in Week 13. Palmer's late heroics were not enough, though, as the Raiders were still trounced by the Dolphins, 34-14. After Miami had already run up a 34-point lead, Palmer connected with WRs T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Darrius Heyward-Bey for touchdowns, and he finished with 20 completions on 41 passes for 273 yards with an interception. Palmer also ran the ball once for 2 yards.
Analysis: It looked like it was going to be Palmer's worst game since his Raiders debut in Week 7, but he put up some garbage-time stats and provided some value for his Fantasy owners. What Palmer accomplished over the first 52 minutes, though, was not encouraging, so even with a favorable matchup in Week 14 against the Packers, he is a very risky start. Owners should still consider him to be a No. 2 Fantasy QB for the coming week.

12/1/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer poised to avoid picks

News: In his first two games with the Raiders, QB Carson Palmer showed the rust from his extended layoff, throwing six interceptions. In the three games since, however, Palmer has been picked off only twice. Palmer has a good chance to continue that recent trend in Week 13 when he faces the Dolphins. The Miami defense has reeled in only eight interceptions all season, which ties them for eighth-fewest in the league. Palmer should also have little problem racking up yardage against the Dolphins' 24th-ranked passing defense.
Analysis: This could shape up to be one of Palmer's better weeks this year, but he still has to show that he can get the Raiders into the end zone. He has thrown for more than one touchdown in only two of his five starts, and with a 17 percent red zone touchdown rate, owners cannot assume that he will turn the tide in Week 13. Despite the favorable matchup, owners should view Palmer as a No. 2 Fantasy QB.

11/27/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer struggles vs. Bears

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer was without two of his top receivers in Week 12 vs. the Bears, and he struggled as a result in the Raiders 25-20 win. He passed for 301 yards and interception and no touchdowns. While he did top 300 yards for the second time this season, he threw his eighth interception in five games and didn't find the end zone for the first time since his ugly debut in Week 7.
Analysis: Stepping in as a starting quarterback in the middle of a season is a tough task, and the Raiders' receiving corps has been in a state of flux as they've been dealing with injuries and inconsistencies within their unit, which hasn't made Palmer's job any easier. He appeared to have figured it out in his previous two starts, but Week 12 was just an indication of the type of inconsistency his Fantasy owners will have to deal with from Palmer. The Raiders have been at their best when they've focused on the running game anyways, so they'll try to limit Palmer's responsibilities wherever they can. Palmer faces the 10th worst defense against Fantasy QBs in Week 13, as the Raiders head to Miami to take on the Dolphins. Despite the favorable matchup, Palmer may still be dealing with a receiving corps in flux, so he shouldn't be considered anything more than a No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 13.

11/23/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer's strong past against Bears

News: Oakland QB Carson Palmer takes on the Bears for the third time in his career in Week 12. The last two times he faced them, once in 2005 and once in 2009, he has thrown for 402 yards, eight touchdowns, and zero interceptions. His 141.1 passer rating against them is his best against any team in the NFL. Complicating things for him, however, is the fact that he is currently practicing without four of his WRs, as Jacoby Ford (foot), Denarius Moore (foot), Darrius Heyward-Bey (neck/concussion) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (undisclosed) all missed practice on Wednesday.
Analysis: It's a mixed bag looking forward for Palmer. While he's got a great past against Chicago, that past came when he was at the helm of one of the NFL's top offenses in Cincinnati. The Bears currently rank 16th in points allowed to Fantasy QBs, at 17.41 per game, however those points come extremely inefficiently for opposing QBs. The Bears have had almost 42 passing attempts per game against them, highest in the league, so when you account for that, they've been pretty good on a per-pass basis. Keep an eye on the injury statuses of his receivers, and consider Palmer a high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 12.

11/20/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Big lead hurts Palmer's numbers

News: On the road in Week 11 against a Vikings defense that entered the game ranked 30th against the pass, Raiders QB Carson Palmer had a chance to improve on his 315.5 yards per start. Instead, he threw for only 164 on a day when the Raiders jumped out to a 24-7 lead in the first half. Palmer was a big reason for that lead, contributing two touchdowns -- an 11-yard pass to Chaz Schilens early in the second quarter and a 1-yard run just before halftime -- but he threw for only 55 yards in the second half as the Raiders gave the Vikings a healthy dose of RB Michael Bush.
Analysis: The Raiders did ask Palmer to throw some late after a 14-point fourth quarter brought the Vikings back to within striking defense, but the Minnesota pass rush got the better of him then, sacking him twice on the Raiders' final three drives. The pass rush was a problem for Palmer pretty much all game, which is part of the reason why his longest completion was only 21 yards. The performance was a bit of a disappointment for Palmer's Fantasy owners considering the matchup, but then again, two touchdowns is nothing to complain about. The Raiders likely won't be able to build up such a big lead Week 12 against the Bears, so you can expect Palmer's yardage to increase. Of course, with the bye weeks over, he likely won't be one of the 12 best quarterbacks you could start in Fantasy.

11/16/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer likely to keep rolling

News: So far, so good for QB Carson Palmer with the Raiders. “It’s been great," he said. "Just a different attitude, different organization. Sometimes that’s what players need." In two starts, Palmer has five touchdown passes and is averaging 315.5 yards. And he could be in for his best performance yet Week 11 at Minnesota. The Vikings rank 30th against the pass, allowing 272.8 yards per game, and just gave up four passing touchdowns to Packers QB Aaron Rodgers last week. Better yet, they're now without DB Antoine Winfield, who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a broken clavicle. "It definitely changes things," Palmer said. "He’s been a great player in this league for a long time."
Analysis: The Vikings allow 22.4 Fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, second-most in the NFL, and that was with Winfield in the lineup. True, the Raiders have a tendency to lean on their running game from time to time, but considering the Vikings rank sixth in run defense, allowing 93.9 yards per game, you can bet the Raiders will give Palmer every opportunity to shine. Given the numbers, you can understand why Palmer is the CBSSports.com Start of the Week for Week 11. He's normally a No. 2 Fantasy QB, but you should feel confident using him as a No. 1 option this week.

11/11/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer tosses two TDs in win

News: After tossing six interceptions in his first two games with the Raiders, QB Carson Palmer looked much better in Week 10 against the Chargers. He completed 14 of 20 passes for 299 yards with two touchdowns in the 24-17 win. His first score came in the second quarter when he found WR Denarius Moore from 33 yards out and he was able to hook up with Moore again in the third on a 26-yard scoring strike. Palmer did toss a pick in the red zone, however, but he was hit while throwing the ball. Palmer also gained minus-8 yards on three carries in the victory.
Analysis: Palmer nearly threw for 300 yards in back-to-back games on Thursday night but fell just short. Still, it was nice to see him make some deep plays in the passing game, particularly to Moore. He should only continue to improve as he gets himself into game shape again so keep an eye on his progress going forward. With the Vikings up next on the schedule, Palmer might be worth a look as a bye-week replacement.

11/10/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer active as expected

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer was active for Thursday's contest versus the Chargers. Palmer was limited in practice earlier in the week because of a quadriceps injury. San Diego enters Thursday ranked fourth-best in the NFL against the pass, giving up under 192 yards per game, but have allowed an average of 19.7 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Analysis: Palmer has thrown for 448 yards with three touchdowns and six interception in his two games for Oakland, and should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy QB in Week 10.

11/9/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer practices in full Wednesday

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer was able to practice in full on Wednesday in preparation for his Week 10 matchup against the Chargers. Palmer had been limited in practice on Monday and Tuesday due to a quadriceps injury. San Diego enters Thursday ranked fourth-best in the NFL against the pass, giving up under 192 yards per game, but have allowed an average of 19.7 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Analysis: Palmer was able to practice in full on Wednesday and should be good to go for Thursday night's matchup against the Chargers. However, since he is still listed on the injury report, Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward. Palmer has thrown for 448 yards with three touchdowns and six interception in his two games for Oakland, and should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy QB in Week 10.

11/8/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer to face tough pass D

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer will be going up against one of the better pass defenses in the league in the Chargers in Week 10. San Diego enters Thursday ranked fourth-best in the NFL against the pass, giving up under 192 yards per game, but have allowed an average of 19.7 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Palmer was limited in practice on Tuesday due to a quad injury.
Analysis: After being picked off three times in his first appearance with the Raiders, Palmer did so again in Week 9 but at least he was able to toss three touchdowns. He has thrown for 448 yards with three touchdowns and six interception in his two games thus far. He is still getting used to things in Oakland but luckily he has some talent at the skill positions. Keep an eye on his progress going forward as he should get better with each passing week. But since the Chargers don't pose the best matchup for the 31-year-old, consider Palmer as more of a No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 10.

11/6/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Mixed results for Palmer

News: Oakland QB Carson Palmer completed 19 of his 35 passes for 332 yards and three touchdowns during the Raiders’ 38-24 loss to Denver in Week 9. Palmer, making his first start with Oakland, also recorded three interceptions. It was the second straight game he was picked off three times as he also did it during his team debut when he replaced QB Kyle Boller against Kansas City in Week 7. Palmer finished with 138 passing yards in the first half alone on Sunday -- easily surpassing his total from his first game (116) -- to register a QB rating of 79.7. "It's kind of a crash course the last couple weeks," Palmer said. "It's like you're jamming or cramming for a final or a test."
Analysis: It appears the bye week helped Palmer learn the offense as he looked more polished during his second game with the Raiders. The 31-year-old veteran rebounded from a poor showing two weeks ago and completed 54.3 percent of his passes. He hit eight different receivers with passes and favored Denarius Moore with 13 targets. Palmer still has some work to do, but his three scores are an encouraging sign he’s developing with Oakland after seven seasons in Cincinnati. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 10 at San Diego, his first road game.

11/3/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer eager for first start

News: After a much-needed bye, Oakland QB Carson Palmer is expected to make his first start of the season in Week 9 against Denver. Palmer struggled in his first game with the Raiders during Week 7 and threw three interceptions in a 28-0 loss to Kansas City. He was acquired five days before the game and only participated in three practices before being inserted for ineffective starting QB Kyle Boller. “I put him in a very tough situation,” Oakland coach Hue Jackson said. Palmer (22,810) needs 190 passing yards to reach 23,000 career.
Analysis: Palmer's unfamiliarity with the offense showed in his first game of the season as he finished 8 of 21 passing for 116 yards. “This bye week may be the most valuable to me of anybody in the league,” Palmer said. In an effort to ease Palmer’s transition, the Raiders signed WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh on Tuesday. The two were teammates in Cincinnati for six seasons. Palmer impressed coaches with his progression during the bye week and the Broncos have struggled containing opposing quarterbacks this year, allowing an average of 23.7 Fantasy points per game. Consider Palmer a No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 9.

10/31/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Coach pleased with Palmer's progress

News: The Raiders got back to work Monday coming off their Week 8 bye and coach Hue Jackson was pleased with what he saw from QB Carson Palmer in prep for Week 9 against the Broncos. "I thought (Palmer) looked really sharp today," Jackson said. "He did some really good things today. He really has a grasp of what we're trying to accomplish. I think when I heard of what those guys did on those two days, spending time together really showed out here. Guys were able to make some plays that I think for the first couple of days, really didn't. So that was improvement, like I said, he's a pro, he understands what he needs to do, he's go to adjust his game a little bit to them and they've got to adjust their game to him. I think that process is underway."
Analysis: Palmer is expected to make his first start with Oakland on Sunday and he spent a great deal of time during the bye week building rapport with his receivers. He might even have another familiar face in the fold since Oakland is looking at bringing in Palmer's former Cincinnati teammate T.J. Houshmandzadeh. However, Palmer looked pretty bad in Week 7 against the Chiefs, so we need to temper expectations Week 9. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy QB.

10/24/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

WRs to work with Palmer during bye

News: The Raiders are officially off Thursday-Sunday during the bye week, but most of the receivers plan to remain in the Bay Area so they can spend more time working on their own with new starting QB Carson Palmer. “I think that's more important than going home,” WR Jacoby Ford said. “Yeah, everybody wants to go home, but you definitely want to get this thing right with Carson.”
Analysis: Palmer, who was acquired in a trade last week, didn't start Sunday against the Chiefs but came off the bench in the second half after Kyle Boller was ineffective. Unfortunately, Palmer was just as bad. He went 8 for 21 for 116 yards and three interceptions. Even before Palmer played Sunday, the speculation was that he wasn't going to start until after the bye in Week 9 vs. Denver. Palmer will probably be under center for that game and we can only hope the results will be better. But Palmer is a No. 2 Fantasy QB until he settles into a rhythm.

10/23/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer throws three INTs in debut

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer did not fare well in his Oakland debut in Week 7 against the Chiefs. Palmer, who replaced starter Kyle Boller on the team's second possession of the second half, threw three interceptions in his debut, including one that was returned 58 yards for a touchdown by Brandon Flowers in the fourth quarter. Palmer completed eight of his 21 pass attempts for 116 yards in the 28-0 defeat, but was unable to get the Raiders into the end zone. He completed a pass to seven different receivers and wound up with a QB rating of just 17.3. It was just an awful feeling walking off the field to be beat like that in the fashion that we were beat," Palmer said. "We need to regroup."
Analysis: Well that didn't go like many thought it would, but Palmer was put in a tough spot on Sunday afternoon. While he does have some experience running Hue Jackson's offense, six days is clearly not enough time to come in and learn all the nuances of an offense, especially coming off a nearly 10-month layoff. The Raiders have a bye in Week 8, so Palmer will now have an extra week of practice before he takes the field again, which should help him get some of his timing back. He should be all set to make his first start of the season in Week 9 against Denver, although the Raiders have yet to officially announce him as the starter. Still, the Raiders didn't trade for him to sit on the bench, so Fantasy owners can consider him a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into his matchup against Denver in two weeks.

10/23/2011

Carson Palmer, QB, OAK

Carson Palmer

Palmer replaces Boller

News: Raiders QB Carson Palmer was brought in in relief of starter Kyle Boller in Week 7 against the Chiefs. Palmer replaced Boller on the team's first possession of the second half. This is the first time he has ever come off the bench in his professional career.
Analysis: Palmer spent the first half on the sideline, but was finally inserted into the game into the third quarter. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how he fares in his first game out in Oakland. Palmer will likely be the starter for the remainder of the season following the team's bye in Week 8.