TNF Raiders vs Rams injury report and starting lineups for NFL Week 14
Week 14 of the NFL kicks off with the Los Angeles Rams (3-9) hosting the Las Vegas Raiders (5-7) on Thursday Night Football.
The Rams will be looking to snap a six-game losing streak which dates back to October 16th while the Raiders will look to win their fourth-straight game.
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Las Vegas Raiders remaining schedule: vs. New England Patriots, @ Pittsburgh Steelers, vs. San Francisco 49ers, vs. Kansas City Chiefs.
Los Angeles Rams remaining schedule: @ Green Bay Packers, vs. Denver Broncos, @ Los Angeles Chargers, @ Seattle Seahawks.
Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report before Thursday Night Football
Rock-Ya Sin, (knee), Cornerback, OUT
Andrew Billings, (fibula), Defensive tackle, OUT
Jayon Brown, (hand) Linebacker, OUT
Jesper Horsted, (concussion), Tight end, OUT
Tyler Hall, (back), Cornerback, QUESTIONABLE
Josh Jacobs, (quadricep/calf), Running back, QUESTIONABLE
The Raiders will head into their matchup Thursday Night with a handful of key players out.
Starting cornerback Rock-Ya Sin starting defensive tackle Andre Billings, starting and starting linebacker Jayon Brown have all been ruled out.
Running back Josh Jacobs, who leads the NFL in rushing, is questionable and may not suit up today.
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report before Thursday Night Football
Aaron Donald, (ankle), Defensive Tackle, OUT
Travin Howard, (hip), Linebacker, OUT
Terrell Lewis, (back) Linebacker, OUT
David Long Jr., (groin) Cornerback, OUT
Troy Hill, (groin) Cornerback, QUESTIONABLE
Lance McCutcheon, (shoulder), Wide Receiver, QUESTIONABLE
John Wolford, (neck), Quarterback, QUESTIONABLE
Brandon Powell, (illness), Wide Receiver, QUESTIONABLE
Like the Raiders, the Rams will have a hand full of key players out. Aaron Donald, their best player, was ruled out yesterday. On the defensive side, linebackers Traving Howard and Terrell Lewis, as well as cornerback David Long Jr., are all out.
Wide receivers Lance McCutcheon and Brandon Powell, as well as cornerback Troy Hill and quarterback John Wolford, are all questionable. If Wolford is ruled out, Baker Mayfield, the team's newly acquired quarterback, will start.
Las Vegas Raiders Depth Chart
Quarterback: Derek Carr
Running back 1: Josh Jacobs (Q)
Running back 2: Ameer Abdullah
Running back 3: Brandon Bolden
Wide receiver 1: Davante Adams
Wide receiver 2: Mack Hollins
Wide receiver 3: Keelan Cole
Tight end 1: Foster Moreau
Los Angeles Rams Depth Chart
Quarterback: John Wolford (Q)
Running back 1: Cam Akers
Running back 2: Kyren Williams
Running back 3: Ronnie Rivers
Wide receiver 1: Van Jefferson
Wide receiver 2: Ben Skowronek
Wide receiver 3: Lance McCutcheon (Q)
Tight end 1: Tyler Higbee
A win for either team is crucial but more important for the Raiders. The 3-9 Rams are banged up and don't seem like they will have any chance to compete for a spot in the playoffs. The Raiders are 5-7 and are on a streak and could sneak in if they win out.