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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Questionable for Week 3
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:56 PM
O'Connell (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: O'Connell wasn't available against the Chargers in Week 2, and he was absent from all three practices during Week 3 prep while attending to a personal matter. He hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game in New Orleans, but if isn't cleared to play, then Fernando Mendoza would be the lone backup to Kirk Cousins. |
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Ruled out for Week 3
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:53 PM
Stukes (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Stukes was a DNP all week while in the league's concussion protocol, which he entered during the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Chargers. The rookie second-rounder's next chance to play is Week 4 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 4, though a return to practice (in at least a limited capacity) would be an indication that Stukes is progressing through the league's protocol. Isaiah Pola-Mao should start at safety next to Jeremy Chinn for as long as Stukes is sidelined. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Listed as questionable for Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 1:54 PM
Bowers (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, with head coach Klint Kubiak telling reporters that the tight end's absence from Friday's practice was planned, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: An absence from Friday's practice doesn't seem like the best sign, even with Kubiak downplaying it and essentially maintaining the positivity he's conveyed throughout the week. The Raiders presumably are aware that the mixed signals could be an annoyance for their opponent's defensive gameplanning. It's also a potential issue for fantasy managers ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff in New Orleans this Sunday, though Kubiak did mention Friday that Bowers won't go through a pregame workout to determine his status. It sounds like the Raiders will make a decision before Sunday, if they haven't already, but they may want to keep it close to the vest until gameday. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Misses open portion of practice Friday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 12:39 PM
Bowers (knee) was not seen during the open portion of Friday's practice after being listed as a limited participant the previous two days, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With Bowers having logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, his absence from the open portion of Friday's session is sure to raise eyebrows. He could still appear later and manage limited participation again, but his fantasy managers should at least be thinking about a Plan B at tight end, if they weren't already. |
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Dareke Young Dareke Young Full participant Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:40 PM
Young (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: The wide receiver exited Sunday's win over the Chargers during the second half and opened the practice week with a limited session Wednesday. Young should be on track to play Sunday at New Orleans now that he's back, but his role will likely remain split between special teams and offense, as he has logged 31 snaps on special teams and 22 on offense so far this season. |
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Practices in full
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:30 PM
Porter (foot) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: The cornerback was limited in Wednesday's session. Porter missed the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Chargers with the foot injury, but now that he's logged a full practice, he should be on track to play Sunday at New Orleans. Porter played on 45 defensive snaps in Week 1 and broke up two passes. |
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Full participant Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:24 PM
Dean (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: The inside linebacker was limited to open the practice week Wednesday. Now that he's back, Dean should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Saints. He has recorded 15 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles through two contests. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Stays limited in practice
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 4:33 PM
Bowers (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Analysis: Though Bowers has remained listed as limited in three consecutive practices dating back to last Friday, it's generally a positive sign for his chances of being available to make his season debut this Sunday in New Orleans. Before deciding whether Bowers carries a designation into the weekend, the Raiders will see if he's able to potentially upgrade to full activity in Friday's session. If he ends up being cleared to suit up Sunday, Bowers could still have his snap count managed to some degree as he works to regain full conditioning coming off a meniscus trim of his left knee, which he underwent Sept. 8. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Practicing again Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 2:20 PM
Bowers (knee) is practicing for a second straight day Thursday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bowers is on the field for the second straight day and has now taken part in three straight Raiders practices dating back to last Friday. He was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, so if he can maintain that level of activity or upgrade to full participation Thursday, Bowers would be in good position to make his 2026 debut Sunday in New Orleans. The standout tight end missed the Raiders' first two games of the season while recovering from a Sept. 8 meniscus trim of his left knee. |
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Unable to practice
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 8:01 PM
Stukes (concussion) did not participate at the Raiders' practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Stukes suffered a concussion during the team's 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday, and he now appears to be at risk of missing the team's Week 3 matchup with New Orleans. If he is unable to clear concussion protocol, Isaiah Pola-Mao would likely start at free safety against the Saints. |
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Limited participant Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 7:58 PM
Porter (foot) was a limited participant at the Raiders' practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Porter was unavailable for the team's Week 2 win over the Chargers while nursing a foot injury, but he was able to return to practice Wednesday. The cornerback will have to more chances to log a full practice and officially move past the foot issue ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Saints. |
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Limited to open week
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 7:55 PM
Dean (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Raiders' practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Dean recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, in the team's 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday, but he may have suffered a shoulder injury during the contest. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice and prove his health before the Raiders face New Orleans in Week 3. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Listed as limited participant
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 4:43 PM
Bowers (knee) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Bowers did not get a full session in Wednesday, but his participation alone bodes well for his chances of making his season debut Sunday against the Saints. Further updates on Bowers are still to come before the Raiders potentially assign him an injury designation for Week 3. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Practicing Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM
Head coach Klint Kubiak said Bowers (knee) will practice Wednesday and termed the tight end "day-to-day," Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bowers has missed the first two games of the season due to a meniscus trim that he underwent in his left knee on Sept. 8, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity last Friday and is continuing to practice to begin Week 3 prep. Wednesday's injury report will reveal his activity level as he puts the procedure further in the rearview mirror. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Corrals two balls Sunday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:55 PM
Bech caught both of his targets for 25 yards Sunday in a 26-14 victory versus the Chargers.
Analysis: Bech started at wideout for Las Vegas and ended up playing 34 of the team's 63 offensive snaps, third-highest among Raiders WRs behind Tre Tucker (48) and Jalen Nailor (41). Bech didn't have a huge game, but he did haul in a 20-yard reception that resulted in a first-and-goal at the 4-yard line. Through two games this season, Bech has five catches on six targets for 48 yards and a touchdown. |
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Two picks in win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:30 PM
Masses made five tackles (four solo) and had two passes defensed for two interceptions in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Masses picked off Justin Herbert in the first quarter and the fourth quarter, helping the Raiders secure an upset over a division rival. The fifth-round rookie put together a stellar second performance, playing 73 percent of the defensive snaps in Sunday's contest, likely securing himself the starting cornerback role in Darien Porter's (foot) absence. |
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Strong performance in win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:22 PM
Walker logged 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Walker's 10 total tackles tied fellow linebacker Nakobe Dean for most on the team in Sunday's contest. The inside linebacker played all 67 defensive snaps in the game, adding to last week's perfect playing time. Walker now has 16 tackles (seven solo) through two regular-season games in 2026. |
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Leads team in tackles
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:19 PM
Dean made 10 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Dean tied Quay Walker for the most Raiders tackles in Sunday's contest. The inside linebacker's seven solo tackles and his two quarterback hits also led the team. Dean joined the Raiders in March on a three-year, $36 million contract after he left the Eagles. |
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Cody White Cody White Returns to practice squad
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 8:43 PM
White reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: White was elevated to the active roster for a second straight week, and he was able to reel in a pair of touchdown catches during Sunday's 26-14 victory over the Chargers. The wide receiver has played 18 offensive snaps over two games with Las Vegas so far this year, and he'll likely be elevated again Week 3 versus the Saints. |
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Fernando Mendoza Fernando Mendoza Idle again Week 2
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 7:55 PM
Mendoza did not play a single snap during the Raiders' 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: As expected, Mendoza observed Sunday's win from the sidelines as Kirk Cousins led the offense, with the veteran quarterback competing 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Cousins has led the Raiders to a 2-0 start and should remain as the starter moving forward, but Mendoza could take over under center if the team's winning ways don't last. |
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