The final Week 4 injury report just dropped for the Raiders, and it is a major hit right where it hurts most: starting guard Jackson Powers-Johnson is officially out against the Chiefs. JPJ missed every single practice this week dealing with a groin injury, a problem he picked up late in Sunday’s game down in New Orleans. This is a tough break for the Silver and Black as they gear up for a divisional slugfest.
Who Steps Up on the Line?
With Powers-Johnson sidelined, Caleb Rogers is slated to step in and start at right guard this Sunday. If that name sounds familiar, it should. Rogers was the guy who filled in for JPJ for the latter half of last season and actually played pretty well, so at least there’s some experience there. Still, losing your starting guard, especially against a defensive front like the Chiefs have, is never ideal. It puts a ton of pressure on Rogers to perform right away, and you just know the Chiefs are going to test that spot early and often.
O’Connell’s Status and the Chiefs’ Own Hit
On the quarterback front, Aidan O’Connell is officially listed as Questionable for the game. He’s been away for the past couple of weeks due to a personal issue, and there’s still no word on what’s going on there. Head coach Klint Kubiak did say he expects O’Connell to be available, but only as the emergency third quarterback. So, while he might be on the sidelines, don’t expect to see him slinging it unless things go completely sideways. Meanwhile, the Chiefs aren’t coming into this completely unscathed either, as they will be without tackle Josh Simmons for Sunday’s matchup. Every little bit counts in these big games, right?
Sunday’s game is going to be a battle, plain and simple. Both teams are dealing with key absences, but that Raiders’ offensive line situation is definitely the one to watch. Caleb Rogers has a huge opportunity in front of him, and the entire offense will be leaning on him to protect the pocket. It’s going to be intense from kickoff.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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