Fantasy Player Profile Malcolm Koonce
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vs. KC: #9 vs opposing DL - 14.21 FPA
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Gets to quarterback Week 1
Koonce recorded three tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble Sunday in a 20-13 victory versus the Patriots.
Analysis: Koonce came up with a big sack in the fourth quarter, bringing down Drake Maye for an eight-yard loss. Maye fumbled on the play, but New England was able to recover. Koonce is off to a good start after tallying a career-best 8.0 sacks over 17 contests last year.
Published: Tue, Sep 9 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on the field
Koonce (knee) was spotted participating in Thursday's practice, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Koonce sustained an ACL injury prior to the beginning of Las Vegas' 2024 season, but he now appears to have moved past the issue. During the 26-year-old's last full season (2023), he tallied 43 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles over 482 defensive snaps. Now fully healthy and playing on a one-year prove-it deal, Koonce is expected to be one of the Raiders' most effective edge rushers in 2025.
Published: Thu, May 29 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Still recovering
Koonce (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old is still rehabbing from the ACL injury sustained before the start of the Raiders' 2024 campaign, so it's no surprise he was sidelined Wednesday. Koonce is still expected to be ready for the beginning of Las Vegas' 2025 season after inking a one-year, $12 million extension in early March. Once healthy, he's expected to serve as one of the team's top edge rushers.
Published: Wed, May 21 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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On track for Week 1
Koonce (knee), who is slated to re-sign with the Raiders on a one-year, $12 million contract, said Tuesday his recovery from surgery undergone to repair a torn ACL is proceeding well, and that he expects to be ready for Week 1 barring any setbacks, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Koonce sustained his ACL injury Week 1 of the 2024 season, so the extent of his activity in training camp will be the best indicator of his chances of being fully healthy to kick off the regular season. Once ready to take the field without restrictions, Koonce is primed to start alongside Maxx Crosby.
Published: Tue, Mar 11 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Staying in Las Vegas
Koonce (knee) signed a one-year, $12 million deal to return to the Raiders on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Koonce sustained a knee injury prior to the Raiders' Week 1 loss to the Chargers in 2024, causing him to spend the entire season on injured reserve. However, the 26-year-old from Buffalo was a productive edge rusher for Las Vegas in 2023, logging 43 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles across 17 appearances (11 starts). If he has returned to full health by the beginning of the Raiders' 2025 campaign, Koonce is expected to start opposite Maxx Crosby.
Published: Mon, Mar 10 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Done for year
Koonce will undergo season-ending knee surgery next week, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Koonce sustained a knee injury during practice leading up to Week 1 against the Chargers. There was optimism that the 2021 third-round pick could return during the regular season, but following additional evaluations on his knee, it was determined that surgery is best for Koonce's long-term health, per Reed. Koonce entered the season with high hopes after breaking through in 2023, finishing with 43 tackles (32 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games.…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands on IR with knee injury
The Raiders placed Koonce (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Koonce popped up on the injury report Thursday with a knee injury. He was ruled out for the Raiders' regular-season opener against the Chargers, and the 2021 third-round pick will now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the season. With Koonce sidelined, Janarius Robinson is set to see an increased role on the Raiders' defensive front alongside Maxx Crosby, John Jenkins and Christian Wilkins.
Published: Sat, Sep 7 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Out Sunday with knee soreness
Head coach Antonio Pierce said Koonce is out for Sunday's game against the Chargers with knee soreness, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pierce did not expand on Koonce's injury or how it occured, but the defensive end will at least be out against Los Angeles. Janarius Robinson will likely assume the starting defensive end spot for Sunday, accompanying the front of Maxx Crosby, John Jenkins and Christian Wilkins. Koonce's next chance to see the field will be next Sunday against the Ravens.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited with knee injury
Koonce was listed as a limited participant for Thursday's practice session due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Koonce was able to participate fully during Wednesday's practice, but he now appears to be nursing a knee injury. His participation level during Friday's session will provide a better indication for his availability for Week 1 against the Chargers on Sunday. Koonce played in all 17 regular-season games for the Raiders in 2023, and he finished with 43 tackles (32 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles. The 2021 third-round pick is slated to start on the Raiders' defensive line…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Eight sacks in breakout season
Koonce notched 43 tackles (32 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles in 17 games during the 2023 season.
Analysis: Koonce blossomed into a formidable pass rusher across from second-team All-Pro Maxx Crosby (knee) throughout the latter stages of the season, as the former racked up six sacks and two forced fumbles from Weeks 15-18 alone. Koonce stayed fresh by rotating defensive snaps with 2023 seventh overall pick Tyree Wilson, and this duo figures to compete against each other for a starting role again in 2024. Wilson might own the draft capital advantage, but Koonce now checks the proven production box.
Published: Sun, Feb 18 at 11:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes big impact Thursday night
Koonce registered three tackles (all solo), including two sacks, and forced two fumbles in Thursday's 63-21 victory versus the Chargers.
Analysis: Koonce played just over half of Las Vegas' defensive snaps in the contest and made a big impact when he was in the game. The third-year defensive end set the tone early with a first-quarter sack of Easton Stick that resulted in a fumble that was recovered by the Raiders. Koonce repeated the feat on the final play of the third quarter, and this time the fumble recovery was taken in for a score by teammate John Jenkins. Koonce now has 32 tackles (24 solo), including 4.0 sacks, over 14 games on…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 7:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Monday
Koonce (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Koonce went from a limited participant during Thursday and Friday's practices to a full participant Saturday, and he looks ready for Monday night. The third-year defensive end is primarily a special teams guy, playing on 86 percent of the Raiders' special teams snaps this year.
Published: Sat, Oct 7 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with injury
Koonce (groin) was a limited participant during practice Thursday.
Analysis: Koonce handled his typical workload in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, so it's not clear when the third-year pro picked up the injury. However, with the Raiders not playing until Monday against the Packers, the Buffalo product will have an extra day to fully recover. He'll work to ramp up his activity in preparation for Week 5 during practice Friday and Saturday.
Published: Thu, Oct 5 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @NE, | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 6.00 |
| 2 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 3 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CHI, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 5 | @IND, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 6 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @KC, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 10 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | CLE, | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 13 | @LAC, | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 14 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 15 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 16 | @HOU, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 17 | NYG, | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 18 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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"GMFB" plays a round of We In or We Out and debate should the Kansas City Chiefs be concerned with the Las Vegas Raiders new-look defensive line.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce bulldozes Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham for a sack.
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- Jason McCourty's top defensive plays from Week 15Wed, Dec 20 at 6:51am
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