The Raiders’ hopes for a playoff berth are all but over after Baker Mayfield — claimed off waivers Tuesday — and the Rams stunned them with a fourth-quarter comeback.
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.
Josh Jacobs, who has been limited with quad and calf injuries, is active for Raiders against the Rams on “Thursday Night Football.”
In testimony to U.S. House Oversight Committee, former Washington Commanders president Bruce Allen claimed an NFL official told him the team leaked the Jon Gruden emails.
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A short week got a little bit weirder for the Raiders, as Baker Mayfield was claimed off waivers on Tuesday by the Rams and could play against the Raiders on Thursday night.
Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow are eligible to return from injured reserve list this week, but the Raiders are unsure of their playing status for Thursday’s game against the Rams.
The Raiders’ play the past three weeks gives them the chance to play for something meaningful in the final five games, just as they are starting to play their best football.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who has been limited by a calf injury, was cleared to play against the Chargers.
The Raiders’ defense got a big boost Saturday with the return of cornerback Nate Hobbs. He is expected to play Sunday against the Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line has been hit the hardest, with Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater suffering a season-ending ruptured biceps in Week 3.
The Raiders have won two consecutive games and are beginning to show signs of overcoming some of the problems that caused them to stumble to a 2-7 start.
The Raiders have won two straight to improve to 4-7 and are showing signs of development, but fans still have plenty of questions.
Josh Jacobs’ 86-yard touchdown run that beat the Seattle Seahawks in overtime Sunday was one of the most basic, mundane plays in the Raiders’ playbook.
Nate Hobbs, the Raiders’ best cornerback, has missed the past six games after undergoing surgery to repair broken bones in his left hand.