Amik Robertson and Nevin Lawson are the top candidates to replace Joyner at slot cornerback, as the Raiders welcome back seven defenders off the list.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
For the Raiders to beat the Kansas City Chiefs for the second time this year, it’s imperative they handle three key matchups.
The Raiders did not have any new positive COVID-19 test results Saturday morning and will get seven defensive players back in time for Sunday’s Chiefs game.
Raiders fans also especially interested in rookie receiver Henry Ruggs and the coronavirus.
A repeat win for the Raiders on Sunday night pulls them within one game of the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West and gives them the head-to-head tiebreaker advantage.
The Raiders remain on target to get several defensive players back in time for Sunday night’s game against the Chiefs.
The nine defensive players on the COVID-19 list moved a step closer to playing on Sunday against the Chiefs. Clelin Ferrell, who tested positive early this week, is still not expected to play.
The players will be eligible to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs should they continue to test negatively, but will miss practice time.
With Cory Littleton on the COVID-19 list and unavailable against the Broncos, Nicholas Morrow turns in the best game of his career.
The Raiders intercepted Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock four times and extended their winning streak to three games.
The Raiders will be without their starting offensive tackles for the second consecutive week on Sunday against the Broncos.
The Raiders can’t afford to overlook the struggling Denver Broncos, and three key matchups will be the difference between winning and losing.
“You can tell that their success means something to Tom,” former Raider Lincoln Kennedy said of the offensive line and Tom Cable. “It goes beyond just football.”
Trent Brown, Richie Incognito, Damon Arnette and Kolton Miller. Raiders fans want injury updates on all of them.
As the Raiders march toward the postseason, a number of elements are breaking their way in their quest.