The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to keep the momentum from last week rolling against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it has not been the best day for them so far. With them already being down by a lot, they have also suffered a few injuries during the game, including one to a key defensive player.
Maxx Crosby suffered a back and knee injury, and the Raiders announced that he is being listed as doubtful to return. That is a big blow to the Raiders, as they need someone to create pressure to get to Patrick Mahomes. For now, it will have to be next man up on the defense.
Adam Butler is also ruled out with a back injury, which will make things even tougher for the Raiders.
The Raiders have dealt with a few injuries to their key players so far this season. Brock Bowers has been the main person, as he's missed multiple weeks, with him still recovering from his knee injury.
Bowers suffered a PCL injury in Week 1 against the New England Patriots and played through it for the next three games. The Raiders decided to sit him since then, as the only way he was going to recover from the injury was by getting some rest. Of course, he didn't want to do that, but it was for the betterment of his future health.
He returned to practice at the end of the week in limited fashion, which should be a good thing for the Raiders as the season continues. He won't be all the Raiders need to turn things around, but it will be a start for them.
The Raiders are hoping to get something going against the Chiefs at some point, so they can have some positive things to take going into their bye week.
