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Tyler Lockett Tyler Lockett Three catches in loss
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 10:33 PM
Lockett caught three of four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Lockett was able to reel in multiple passes for the fourth time in the last five games, finishing third on the team in receptions behind Jack Bech (6) and Brock Bowers (4) against Denver. The wide receiver has yet to find the end zone over 12 contests with the Titans and Raiders this season, something he'll look to change in Week 14 against the Eagles. |
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Ashton Jeanty Ashton Jeanty Disatrous showing against Denver
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 9:49 PM
Jeanty rushed the ball 10 times for 30 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos. He added two receptions on four targets for eight yards.
Analysis: The Raiders were within one possession for nearly three quarters of the game, though they still attempted only 12 rushes. Jeanty accounted for 10 of those, but his longest gain went for only six yards, and three of his 10 carries went for two yards or fewer. He's now been held to 50 rushing yards or fewer in five of his last six games, and he also had his lowest reception total since Week 7. |
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Kenny Pickett Kenny Pickett Works in relief again
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 6:49 PM
Pickett completed eight of 11 passes for 97 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos. He added one rush for six yards.
Analysis: Pickett played the entire fourth quarter in relief of Geno Smith, who exited with a hand injury. He led two garbage-time drives with the Raiders down three and two scores, respectively, showing good rapport with Jack Bech while also hitting Shedrick Jackson for a 25-yard score. This was Pickett's third appearance of the season, by far his most prolonged, and he could be in line to start in Week 15 against the Eagles pending the severity of Smith's injury. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Another touchdown in losing effort
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 6:35 PM
Bowers recorded four receptions on five targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Bowers made a quick impact in the game, with his first catch going for a 15-yard score on the final play of the first quarter. That matched his longest gain of the game, and though his performance was muted for most of the remainder of the contest, Bowers ultimately finished second on the team in targets, receptions and yards. He will remain plagued by poor quarterback play for the rest of the season, though he has still managed six touchdowns in his last six matchups. |
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Ian Thomas Ian Thomas Won't return vs. Broncos
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 5:29 PM
Thomas (calf) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus Denver.
Analysis: Thomas is done for the day after exiting the game in the second half. With Michael Mayer out with an ankle injury, Brock Bowers and Carter Runyon are now the only healthy tight ends available for the Raiders. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Hurts hand Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 5:16 PM
Smith exited Sunday's game against the Broncos after sustaining a right hand injury.
Analysis: With Smith headed to the locker room, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Kenny Pickett is in at QB for the Raiders. Aidan O'Connell was designated the team's emergency No 3 QB on Sunday. Prior to his departure, Smith completed 13 of his 21 pass attempts for 116 yards and a TD and carried once for four yards. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Emergency QB for Week 14
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 1:42 PM
O'Connell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Raiders' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: As the emergency QB3, O'Connell is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Geno Smith and Kenny Pickett leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Zamir White Zamir White Won't play Week 14
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 1:40 PM
White (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: White has not appeared in a regular-season game for the Raiders since Week 5 against the Colts. Raheem Mostert and Dylan Laube will provide backfield depth behind Ashton Jeanty for Sunday's AFC West clash. |
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DJ Turner DJ Turner Elevated for Sunday
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 6:36 PM
The Raiders elevated Turner from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Turner is set to play in his first game of the 2025 season and was likely elevated due to the injuries to wide receivers Dont'e Thornton (concussion) and Alex Bachman (thumb). The 28-year-old has both kick and punt return value, logging 106 kick return yards and 77 punt return yards through 12 games in the 2024 season. |
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Alex Bachman Alex Bachman Won't suit up against Denver
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:44 PM
Bachman (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bachman has contributed primarily on special teams, and he will miss his third game of the campaign. While he's served only as pass-catching depth, the Raiders will be shorthanded at wide receiver with Dont'e Thornton (concussion) also sidelined. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Chance to step up
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:41 PM
Head coach Pete Carroll said Bech will have the chance to earn an increased role in Sunday's game against the Broncos due to the absence of Dont'e Thornton (concussion), Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bech has had a quiet rookie season, logging only 192 offensive snaps and 15 targets across 12 games. However, with both Thornton and Alex Bachman (thumb) ruled out, the Raiders currently have only three healthy wide receivers heading into Sunday's divisional matchup. Bech should log his highest snap count of the season, though that's no guarantee of production given the state of the Raiders offense. |
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Dont'e Thornton Dont'e Thornton Ruled out for Week 14
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:30 PM
Thornton (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thornton suffered a concussion in the Raiders' Week 13 loss to the Chargers and couldn't practice at all during the week. That suggests he hasn't made much progress through the league's concussion protocol. Jack Bech is expected to have a chance to step up in Thornton's absence. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Out again in Week 14
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:46 PM
Mayer (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Analysis: Mayer hasn't been able to practice since he sustained an ankle injury Week 12 against the Browns, and while he'll be absent for a second consecutive contest Sunday, coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism that the third-year pro will be able to return Week 15 at Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 14, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com. With Mayer sidelined again, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will take on the TE reps that don't go to top option Brock Bowers. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Turns in full practice Thursday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 5:28 PM
Smith (foot) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Smith was limited at practice Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday paves the way for the QB to start Sunday's game against the 10-2 Broncos, a tough matchup that limits his lineup utility to deeper formats with four teams on bye this week. In the Raiders' Week 13 loss to the Chargers, Smith completed 18 of his 23 pass attempts for 165 yards with two touchdowns and a pick, while rushing twice for minus-6 yards and a fumble that Las Vegas recovered. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Another missed practice
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 5:16 PM
Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: Mayer has now missed five straight practices, giving him one more opportunity to get some work in before the Raiders' Week 14 injury designations are assigned. If Mayer remains out Sunday against the Broncos, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will be candidates to log added snaps behind Las Vegas' top tight end Brock Bowers. |
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Alex Bachman Alex Bachman Battling thumb injury
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 6:48 PM
Bachman (thumb) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Bachman has handled 24 offensive snaps through 10 games, turning in one reception for nine yards. Most of his work comes on special teams, where he has returned 11 punts for 75 yards. If he can't play Sunday versus the Broncos, Tre Tucker likely will serve as the primary punt returner. |
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Zamir White Zamir White Shakes off illness
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 6:43 PM
White (illness) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: White is no longer battling the illness that kept him out of the Week 13 loss to the Chargers. That doesn't mean he'll return to the lineup in Week 14 versus the Broncos, as White was a healthy scratch in the previous seven games. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Misses another practice
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:36 PM
Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Mayer didn't practice last week before being ruled out for Sunday's loss to the Chargers. Another 'DNP' on Wednesday clouds the TE's Week 14 status, but Mayer's outlook for this weekend's game against the Broncos could improve if he returns to practice Thursday or Friday. |
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Dont'e Thornton Dont'e Thornton Sidelined at practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:32 PM
Thornton (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Thornton, who was forced out of the Raiders' Week 13 loss to the Chargers after recording 14 snaps on offense, has two more chances to practice in advance of Sunday's game against the Broncos. If he's unable to gain clearance to play this weekend, added WR snaps alongside Tre Tucker would be available for Tyler Lockett and Jack Bech. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Limited by foot injury
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:25 PM
Smith (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: It's unclear if the foot injury Smith is currently dealing with is something that stems from Week 13 action, or an issue that occurred during Wednesday's practice, but the QB's status now is worth monitoring ahead of this weekend's game against the Broncos. In this past Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Chargers, Smith completed 18 of his 23 pass attempts for 165 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception The QB also rushed twice for minus-6 yards and a fumbled that the Raiders recovered. |
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