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2 Raiders Players Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game

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The Las Vegas Raiders’ troublesome season shows no signs of letting up as they prepare to face Denver in Week 12, with Gardner Minshew stepping in at quarterback to help snap their six-game losing streak.

Their position looks increasingly precarious – sitting at 2-8 and ranked 15th in the AFC, just ahead of the Jaguars, their playoff aspirations continue to fade.

Recent injury developments have only amplified their struggles.

Friday’s practice reports brought more discouraging news for the Raiders, as The Athletic’s Vic Tafur revealed that cornerbacks Nate Hobbs and Jakorian Bennett are ruled out, while running backs Alexander Mattison and Zamir White remain doubtful for Sunday’s matchup

Hobbs will miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury he sustained during Week 9’s clash with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The situation in the secondary grew more complicated when Bennett, who stepped in as the starting cornerback last week against the Miami Dolphins in Hobbs’ absence, managed just two snaps before exiting with a shoulder injury.

The void left by both cornerbacks was filled by the trio of Decamerion Richardson, Jack Jones, and Darnay Holmes, who finished the game.

To address their depleting cornerback depth, the Raiders are looking to promote a practice squad player to the active roster.

Three candidates stand ready: rookie MJ Devonshire, Kyu Blu Kelly, and recent addition Keenan Issac.

The team’s decision on which cornerback earns the promotion could prove crucial for their defensive strategy against the Broncos.

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