As the Las Vegas Raiders (0-0) prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Chargers (0-0), their injury report lists nine players, while the Chargers have four players on their report. The game is set to kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 8, at SoFi Stadium.
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While several key Raiders players, such as Malcolm Koonce, Robert Spillane, and Kolton Miller, are either limited or fully participating in practice, their ability to perform at full capacity may be hindered by their injuries. Full participation, like that of Tyree Wilson and others, is a good sign, but lingering injuries can still affect their game-day performance.
The Raiders’ injury report is longer than the Chargers’ (4 injuries), which could give Los Angeles a slight edge in terms of healthy players. However, it ultimately depends on how well the Raiders manage their injuries and adapt to compensate for any limitations.
Full Las Vegas Raiders current injuries:
????Jackson Powers-Johnson (OG) is sidelined due to an illness and did not participate in practice.
????Malcolm Koonce (DE) is managing a knee injury and was limited in practice. His 2023 stats include 8 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, 40 total tackles, and no interceptions or passes defended.
????Tyree Wilson (DE), recovering from a foot injury, was a full participant in practice. His 2023 season performance includes 3.5 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, 29 total tackles, and no interceptions or passes defended.
????Robert Spillane (LB) has been dealing with a back injury but practiced in full. His 2023 stats show 3.5 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, 148 total tackles, 3 interceptions, and 4 passes defended.
????Kolton Miller (OT) was a full participant despite a shoulder injury. He has played in 2 games so far this season.
????Jacob Bobenmoyer (LS) fully participated in practice while managing an abdomen injury. He has appeared in 3 games during the 2023 season.
????Decamerion Richardson (CB) is listed with a hamstring injury and was limited in practice.
????Tommy Eichenberg (LB) has a knee injury and was also limited in practice.
????Brock Bowers (TE) continues to be limited in practice due to a foot injury.
In their last five meetings, the Raiders have secured three victories over the Chargers, outscoring Los Angeles by 40 points during that span.
