There are no surprises on the Las Vegas Raiders’ injury front as they head into Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills.
All of the injury details relayed by head coach Klint Kubiak Friday was expected. Starting defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway will not play. He missed all week of practice with a concussion he suffered last week at New England. Hemingway could have a chance to return next week.
Hemingway has been the Raiders’ snap leader in the defensive tackle rotation. Expect Adam Butler, who is a team captain this week, and Jonah Laulu to get more playing time with Hemingway out against the Bills’ potent offense.
Meanwhile, starting wide receiver Jalen Nailor will play after missing last week’s game with a concussion. Backup rookie offensive lineman Trey Zuhn is questionable with a knee injury that kept him out last week.
Kubiak said neither wide receiver Dont’e Thornton nor tight end Carter Runyon will be activated from the injured reserve this week.
Meanwhile, for Buffalo, wide receiver DJ Moore and defensive lineman Ed Oliver are listed as questionable to play.
