Oakland Raiders' Week 16 Stock Report

The Oakland Raiders’ Week 16 stock report features two roster studs on the downside, an impressive free-agent pickup and a rookie who is breaking through a 10-year barrier.

The Raiders started Sunday's contest in quicksand with two turnovers. The Green Bay Packers capitalized with 14 points. 

A valiant fight to the finish ended in a disappointing fourth quarter full of miscommunications indicative of a young team that is still learning the ropes. In four fourth-quarter offensive drives, Oakland scored zero points. 

Despite the anticlimactic finish, standout performers made the late surge feasible. Unfortunately, the early hole forced an uphill battle and a critical error put the game out of reach. The Raiders lost 30-20.

Heading into Week 16, whose stock rose? Which players find themselves on the wrong side of this week’s stock report?

Derek Carr: Stock Down

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Quarterback Derek Carr provided the shovel that dug an early hole for the Raiders. His two first-quarter interceptions gave the Packers solid field position and a touchdown on a pick-six.

In a larger picture, Carr has thrown four touchdowns and five interceptions in the previous two home games. As seen on Sunday, the second-year quarterback tends to take greater risks in high-energy moments on his turf.

In the previous two road games against top-10 pass defenses, Carr registered five touchdown passes and zero interceptions.

The confounding comparison between Carr’s home and road performances suggests a potential overzealous approach in the pocket when playing in Oakland. Overall, he’s thrown eight interceptions at home and three on the road.

Unlike Sunday’s performance, he must start and finish the game with an even-keeled mentality to prevent passes from sailing over receivers and missing reads.

On Thursday night, Carr will have one final opportunity to put together a solid performance at home in 2015. The Raiders haven’t won in Oakland since Week 9 against the New York Jets.

Amari Cooper: Stock Up

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Rookie wideout Amari Cooper broke through the 1,000-yard barrier in receiving yards with a six-catch, 120-yard performance Sunday. The Raiders haven’t celebrated a receiver that productive since Randy Moss (1,005 receiving yards) in 2005.

Cooper has a favorable matchup against the San Diego Chargers Thursday. In the first meeting, he torched San Diego’s secondary for five catches, 133 yards and one touchdown.

Despite some rough patches, the No. 4 overall pick continues to impress teammates, coaches and fans with spectacular over-the-top catches and deceptive speed to rack up yards after the catch. 

He’s logged five 100-yard performances through 14 games and ranks 11th in total receiving yards (1,040), per Pro Football Focus.

T.J. Carrie: Stock Down

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According to Pro Football Focus, cornerback T.J. Carrie surrendered the go-ahead touchdown to Packers wideout James Jones.

He also allowed four catches and 77 yards in coverage, along with giving up 45 yards in penalties. 

Safety Nate Allen missed consecutive games with a knee injury; Carrie didn't look as sharp as a rotating safety in filling the void. Multiple position assignments could become an overwhelming task for a second-year defensive back.

The coaching staff should consider utilizing Carrie at cornerback or safety to instill stability and focus in his coverage assignments.

David Amerson: Stock Up

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While Carrie’s stock dropped, David Amerson continued to excel as a starting cornerback. 

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers targeted Amerson 10 times and only completed five throws for 37 yards. The third-year cornerback logged two passes defensed and an interception in the red zone.

There’s a legitimate debate as to who’s the better starter between Amerson and Carrie. After two NFL seasons in Washington, Amerson has worked his way into the Raiders starting lineup and has become a treasure since replacing D.J. Hayden in Week 12.

Amerson has only committed four penalties in coverage, has allowed a stingy 56 percent catch rate and ranks as an overall top-15 cornerback per Pro Football Focus.

J’Marcus Webb: Stock Down

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Offensive tackle Austin Howard will miss the rest of the season on injured reserve. His absence prompted a shift within the offensive line, which moved J’Marcus Webb to right tackle and provided a starting opportunity for Jon Feliciano at right guard.

According to Pro Football Focus, Webb continued to struggle at his natural position as a perimeter offensive lineman. Head coach Jack Del Rio praised Feliciano’s play and confirmed another start for the rookie guard during Monday’s press conference with local reporters. 

Feliciano's satisfactory debut start and Webb’s subpar performance will likely cause a shake-up within the offensive line in 2016. 

As the veteran offensive lineman continues to stack poor performances, it’s more likely Feliciano holds onto the starting right guard position, which makes Webb the odd man out with Howard returning at right tackle next season.

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