JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Latavius Murray is active and ready to play Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That was expected, as the top Raiders running back passed tests during the practice week that showed coaches he could go.
Right tackle Menelik Watson, however, needs another week. He was limited in each practice, and Austin Howard remained in the catbird’s seat there. Watson will miss a fourth straight game.
Howard will have a solid backup. Matt McCants is active for the first time since the season opener. Vadal Alexander is also out with an ankle injury, though the Raiders have eight offensive lineman dressed an ready for the first time since the opener.
The Raiders will be without some core special teams players. Brynden Trawick is out with a shoulder injury and Taiwan Jones is inactive. He was questionable with a knee injury.
That should hinder the Raiders special teams coverage in particular.
The Jaguars are healthy for this stage in the season, with their starting lineup intact heading into this game.
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Here are the full inactives for both teams
Today's Inactives: Connor Cook, Taiwan Jones, Dexter McDonald, Brynden Trawick, Menelik Watson, Vadal Alexander, Ryan O'Malley.
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) October 23, 2016
