MEXICO CITY – The Raiders can't get healthy at cornerback, David Amerson in particular. The Silver and Black's best cover man will miss a third straight game on Sunday with a foot injury that can't get right, meaning the Raiders will face New England with just three healthy cornerbacks.
TJ Carrie, Sean Smith and Dexter McDonald will take most of the snaps, with safeties Karl Joseph, Obi Melifonwu and Shalom Luani able to assist in the slot should go with four or more receivers.
The Raiders chose not to sign a cornerback off the street despite Amerson's ailments and Gareon Conley being moved to injured reserve.
They reinstated Darius Latham and then made him a healthy scratch due to their abundance at defensive tackle.
The Raiders are down an offensive lineman, with right tackle Marshal Newhouse unable to play with hip and quadriceps injuries. Vadal Alexander will start in his place.
In addition, defensive tackle Jihad Ward, quarterback Connor Cook, edge rusher Shilique Calhoun and offensive tackle Jylan Ware are also inactive.
The Patriots will play without starting center David Andrews and right tackle Marcus Cannon. Receiver Chris Hogan is also out with injury.
