The Facts:
Despite committing four turnovers and going just 7-for-23 while playing most of the final three quarters of a 49-11 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Russell will get his first career start this week against the AFC West champion Chargers.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Raiders have brought Russell along slowly after making him the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft. Russell missed all of training camp and the season opener in a contract dispute and had played only five series before getting the bulk of the time against the Jaguars. ... HC Lane Kiffin had a long list when asked what Russell needed to improve on after struggling in the first extensive playing time of his NFL career. "Where do you start?" Kiffin said Monday. "Ball handling in the run game. Footwork in the passing game. Decision making, timing, accuracy. You name it, it was out there on film yesterday. So he's got a long ways to go. ..." And the journey begins in earnest Sunday.
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