News: Raiders FB Luke Lawton did not practice Wednesday because of headaches, the result of a possible concussion. He will have to go through the post-concussion "protocol" and be cleared by doctors before he's allowed to return to practice, head coach Tom Cable said.
Analysis: Lawton is currently listed at the second string fullback with the Raiders. In five NFL seasons he's carried the ball five times and caught it 17 more, so he doesn't figure to put up much in the way of numbers this season. Even when healthy, he can be ignored in Fantasy play.
News: Raiders FB Luke Lawton has been suspended four games without pay by the NFL for violating the league's policy against performance enhancing substances. The 29-year-old Lawton, who has played in 13 games with three starts this season, will miss the Raiders' final two games this season and lose nearly $63,000 in pay. A free agent next year, he would also have to sit out the first two games of the 2010 regular season with whatever team he signs with. Lawton has seven catches for 31 yards this season.
Analysis: Lawton has minimal Fantasy value when healthy so ignore him in all leagues.
News: Raiders RB Luke Lawton caught one pass for 1 yard in Week 15 at Denver. It was his only touch of the game.
Analysis: Lawton rarely gets to touch the ball for the Raiders. Until that changes, he will not be worth owning in Fantasy.
News: Raiders WR Todd Watkins, RB Luke Lawton and TE Tony Stewart didn't record offensive statistics Week 14 against the Redskins.
Analysis: None of these players ever makes a worthwhile contribution in Fantasy. Leave them on waivers for Week 15 at Denver.
News: Oakland QB JaMarcus Russell was just the backup and didn't see action in the Week 13 win over the Steelers. Fullback Luke Lawton and TE Brandon Myers also did not stat in the game.
Analysis: Keep all of these players reserved in Week 14 vs. Washington. Even if Russell gets his job back he would have minimal Fantasy value.
News: Oakland FB Luke Lawton had one catch for 1 yard Thursday at Dallas.
Analysis: Lawton is a blocking back for the Raiders and has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in all leagues for Week 13 at the Steelers.
News: Oakland RB Luke Lawton made three receptions on Sunday in a Week 11 win over the Bengals. He gained a total of 14 yards in the contest.
Analysis: Lawton does not contribute enough statistically to ever matter in Fantasy play. Leave him on waivers in all formats for Week 12 at Dallas on Thanksgiving.
News: Oakland RB Luke Lawton caught one pass for 1 yard on Sunday in a Week 10 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Lawton is not a relevant Fantasy player and should continue to be ignored in all formats.
News: Raiders WR Todd Watkins, RB Gary Russell, RB Luke Lawton, WR Javon Walker and QB Bruce Gradkowski didn't record offensive statistics Week 8 at San Diego.
Analysis: None of these players ever does enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers.
News: Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, RB Luke Lawton, TE Brandon Myers and WR Javon Walker all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat in Week 7 against the Jets.
Analysis: Most of these players are reserves or special teams contributors for the Raiders. They don't record stats on a regular basis or contribute very little. They are unreliable and shouldn't be used in Fantasy. The Raiders play the Chargers in Week 8.
News: The Raiders' list of inactives for Week 6 against the Eagles includes LB Ricky Brown, RB Luke Lawton, WR Nick Miller and WR Chaz Schilens.
Analysis: None of these players ever contributes enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers.
News: Raiders RB Luke Lawton had just one touch in Week 5 at the Giants. He caught one pass for 14 yards.
Analysis: Believe it or not, the 14 yards were actually good for second on the team in receiving yards. The Raiders offense is abismal and Lawton isn't even a featured part of it. He has no Fantasy appeal.
News: Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski, RB Luke Lawton, RB Oren O'Neal and TE Tony Stewart did not record an offensive statistic in Week 4 at Houston.
Analysis: None of the players on this list figure to have much Fantasy appeal in the near future. Until their role changes, they should be left on the waiver wire in all leagues.
News: Raiders TE Tony Stewart, RB Louis Rankin, RB Luke Lawton and QB Bruce Gradkowski all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat in Week 2 at Kansas City.
Analysis: Rankin had four kickoff returns for 41 yards, but none of these players are worth using in most leagues for Week 3 against Denver. Ignore them in all formats.
News: Raiders WR Todd Watkins, RB Louis Rankin, RB Luke Lawton and RB Oren O'Neal all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat in Week 1 against the Chargers.
Analysis: Most of these players are either backups or special teams contributors for the Raiders. They are not expected to pay heavy dividends on offense any time soon. It's safe to ignore them in all Fantasy formats. The Raiders play the Chiefs in Week 2.
News: Oakland RB Luke Lawton caught two passes out of the backfield Week 16 for a total of 13 yards against the Texans.
Analysis: Lawton doesn't usually factor on offense. Leave him on waivers for Week 16 vs. Houston.
News: WR Luke Lawton came up with a reception in Week 15 against the Patriots that went for three yards.
Analysis: Lawton doesn't usually factor on offense. Leave him on waivers for Week 16 vs. Houston.
News: Raiders RB Luke Lawton did not pick up any offensive stats on Thursday in Week 14's loss to the Chargers. Lawton returned one kickoff for 15 yards.
Analysis: Lawton doesn't usually factor on offense. Leave him on waivers for Week 15 vs. New England.
News: Raiders WR Ashley Lelie, RB Luke Lawton, WR Todd Watkins, RB Michael Bush, WR Chaz Schilens, TE Tony Stewart and QB Andrew Walter all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 13 vs. Kansas City.
Analysis: Most of these players are reserves for the Raiders and don't factor heavily into the offense. They have little to no Fantasy value heading into Week 14 against the Chargers.
News: The following Raiders did not have any offensive statistics in Week 12 at Denver: QB Andrew Walter, RB Luke Lawton, WR Todd Watkins and WR Chaz Schilens.
Analysis: None of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy option. They are not in a position to contribute regular stats as they aren't in line for regular playing time. They've got some depth chart climbing to do and should be left on the waiver wire.
News: Raiders RB Luke Lawton made his third catch of the season in a Week 11 loss to the Dolphins. The grab went for minus-two yards.
Analysis: Lawton doesn't usually factor on offense. Leave him on waivers for Week 12 at Denver.
News: Raiders RB Luke Lawton made his first two catches of the season Week 10 against the Panthers, picking up 16 yards.
Analysis: Lawton doesn't usually factor on offense. Leave him on waivers for Week 11 at Miami.
News: Raiders RB Justin Griffith, RB Luke Lawton, WR Ashley Lelie, WR Ronald Curry, RB Michael Bush and QB Andrew Walter all dressed for Oakland's Week 7 win over the Jets but did not record an offensive statistic.
Analysis: Curry has a sliver of Fantasy value, but the rest of these guys are zeroes. Continue to ignore all of them in Week 8 at Baltimore.
News: Oakland RB Luke Lawton and backup QB Andrew Walter were both active for Week 6's loss to the Saints but neither recorded any stats. Lawton got some game time but did not stat and Walter never got off the bench.
Analysis: Neither of these players have any Fantasy value heading into Week 7 against the Jets.
News: Raiders FB Luke Lawton, WR Chaz Schilens, TE Tony Stewart and QB Andrew Walter all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 4 against the Chargers.
Analysis: Most of these players are either reserves, play on special teams or aren't an integral part of the Raiders' offense. They have little to no Fantasy value heading into Week 5. The Raiders are on a bye and don't return to action until Week 6 against the Saints.
News: Raiders FB Luke Lawton, WR Chaz Schilens, TE Tony Stewart and QB Andrew Walter all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 3 at the Bills.
Analysis: Most of these players are either reserves, play on special teams or aren't an integral part of the Raiders' offense. They have little to no Fantasy value heading into Week 4 vs. the Chargers.
News: Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, RB Luke Lawton, WR Chaz Schilens, TE Tony Stewart and QB Andrew Walter all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 2 against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Most of these players are either reserves, play on special teams or aren't an integral part of the Raiders' offense. They have little to no Fantasy value heading into Week 3 against the Bills.
News: Raiders QB Andrew Walter, WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, RB Michael Bush, RB Luke Lawton, TE John Madsen and TE Tony Stewart all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 1 against the Broncos.
Analysis: Most of these players are either reserves, play on special teams or aren't an integral part of the Raiders' offense. They have little to no Fantasy value heading into Week 2 against the Chiefs.
News: Oakland signed FB Luke Lawton, who had four catches in the final preseason game, Wednesday. He will serve as the backup to Justin Griffith. To make room on the roster, the team waived-injured LB Robert Thomas. Oakland also signed DL Derrick Gray to practice squad and released P Glenn Pakulak.
Analysis: Lawton played in 11 games last season for the Colts at running back and on special teams. He had five rushes for 13 yards and four receptions for 29 yards, including a one-yard reception against Jacksonville on Dec. 2 for his lone career touchdown. Lawton also played four games for the New York Jets in 2005. Obviously, he has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: FB Luke Lawton was back at the Raiders' facility Monday after being released on Saturday. Lawton had four catches in his one preseason game and is expected to be signed Wednesday as a backup to Justin Griffith. The team said he was in for a tryout, but he already had a locker and a uniform.
Analysis: Lawton played in 11 games last season for the Colts at running back and on special teams. He had five rushes for 13 yards and four receptions for 29 yards, including a one-yard reception against Jacksonville on Dec. 2 for his lone career touchdown. Lawton also played four games for the New York Jets in 2005. Obviously, he has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Oakland safety Jarrod Cooper was waived on Monday and intends to retire, one of a flurry of moves the Raiders made to deal with injuries and an upcoming deadline for roster cuts. Oakland also waived linebacker Grant Irons and defensive end Greg Spires, and placed receiver Drew Carter, fullback Oren O'Neal and cornerback John Bowie on injured reserve with season-ending injuries. The Raiders also claimed fullback Luke Lawton off waivers and signed safety Marviel Underwood.
Analysis: Lawton will have a chance to make the Oakland roster as the backup to Justin Griffith after being released on Saturday by Philadelphia. The Eagles acquired him in the offseason from Indianapolis for a conditional seventh-round pick. Lawton played in 11 games last season for the Colts at running back and on special teams. He had five rushes for 13 yards and four receptions for 29 yards, including a one-yard reception against Jacksonville on Dec. 2 for his lone career touchdown. Lawton also played four games for the New York Jets in 2005. Obviously, he has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Colts reserve RB Luke Lawton was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional 2009 draft choice. Lawton played in 11 games last season at running back and special teams. He had five rushes for 13 yards and four receptions for 29 yards, including a one-yard scoring reception against Jacksonville on Dec. 2 for his lone career touchdown. Lawton spent part of the 2006 season on the Colts' practice squad. He played for the New York Jets in 2005. The Colts have shored up the running back position this offseason, making Lawton expendable. They drafted Mike Hart from Michigan and got Dominic Rhodes back on the squad. Rhodes spent a season in Oakland after playing his first six NFL seasons with the Colts, culminating in a 113-yard rushing performance in Indianapolis' Super Bowl victory over Chicago.
Analysis: Lawton will likely play the same role with the Eagles. He has minimal Fantasy value at this time and should not be drafted in any leagues heading into 2008.
News: Colts RB Luke Lawton, the team's fullback, appeared in 11 games in 2007 and finished with 13 yards rushing and caught four passes for 29 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Lawton's value to the Colts as a blocking back is important, but he won't do much for your Fantasy team. Don't plan on adding him to any leagues in 2008.
News: Colts RB Clifton Dawson, RB Luke Lawton, TE Bryan Fletcher, TE Justin Snow and QB Jim Sorgi didn't record statistics Week 15 at Oakland.
Analysis: These players don't contribute enough statistically on a weekly basis to merit Fantasy consideration. Leave them on waivers for Week 16 against the Texans.
News: Colts RB Luke Lawton gained 20 yards on a kick return Week 14 at Baltimore.
Analysis: As a reserve fullback, Luke Lawton doesn't deserve a place on any Fantasy roster. Leave him on waivers for Week 15 at Oakland.
News: Colts FB Luke Lawton, whom the team recently re-signed, caught just one pass, but it was a quick shovel dish near the goal line. He ran it in for a touchdown vs. the Jags in Week 13.
Analysis: Lawton doesn't post enough stats on a regular basis to warrant use in Fantasy play. Keep him off of Fantasy rosters. The Colts play at the Ravens in Week 14.
News: Colts WR Aaron Moorehead, RB Luke Lawton, TE Bryan Fletcher, TE Justin Snow and QB Jim Sorgi didn't record statistics Week 7 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: These players all sit too low on their team's depth chart to make a Fantasy impact. Keep them all on the waiver wire. The Colts visit Carolina in Week 8.
News: Colts RB Luke Lawton carried one time for zero yards during a Week 5 win over the Bucs. He has five carries for 13 yards on the season.
Analysis: Lawton is not a big part of the Colts offense and has no Fantasy value at this time. Leave him in Fantasy waivers. The Colts are on a bye Week 6 and return to action Week 7 against the Jaguars.
News: Colts RB Luke Lawton had four carries for 13 yards Sunday against Denver.
Analysis: Lawton is a low-end Fantasy RB and should not be used in Week 5 against Tampa Bay. He is the No. 3 RB for the Colts and would only have Fantasy value if Joseph Addai (shoulder) is seriously hurt.
News: RB Luke Lawton returned one kick for 22 yards in the Colts' 30-24 win at the Texans in Week 3.
Analysis: On special teams, Lawton is an upback who happened to field an under-kicked ball. On offense, he's a reserve fullback and deserves no Fantasy consideration. The Colts play the Broncos in Week 4.
News: The following players suited up for the Colts in Week 2 at Tennessee but didn't record an offensive stat: FB Luke Lawton, TE Justin Snow, TE Bryan Fletcher, WR Roy Hall and WR Aaron Moorehead and backup QB Jim Sorgi.
Analysis: These players should be considered unreliable for Fantasy use on a week-to-week basis. Don't consider them for Fantasy play in Week 3 at Houston.
News: The following players suited up for the Colts in Week 1 vs. New Orleans but didn't record an offensive stat: FB Luke Lawton, TE Justin Snow, TE Bryan Fletcher, WR Roy Hall and WR Aaron Moorehead.
Analysis: These players should be considered unreliable for Fantasy use on a week-to-week basis. Don't consider them for Fantasy play in Week 2 at Tennessee.
News:The Sports Xchange reports with the Colts waiving DeDe Dorsey in its final group of cuts, Indianapolis is left with just two running backs on the regular-season roster -- Joseph Addai and former Canadian Football League starter Kenton Keith. Luke Lawton -- who was on the team's practice squad a year ago -- also made it past the final cut, but he is a true fullback who could also see some playing time as an H-back on occasion.
Analysis: Lawton has played just four games in his pro career and has not recorded a stat. He has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Jets have released FB Luke Lawton, who signed with the team in January. Lawton has been under contract to all three New York state teams so far in his career.
Analysis: As a fullback without a team, Lawton should be left off rank lists.
News: The New York Jets promoted fullback Luke Lawton to the active roster, and signed running back Terry Butler to the practice squad Friday.
Analysis: Lawton will have no role in the Jets' offense and has no Fantasy value.
News: According to the Buffalo News, the Bills signed reserve fullback Luke Lawton to their practice squad.
Analysis: Lawton was originally signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of McNeese State but was released in training camp. He has no Fantasy value.
