Snap Count: Injuries Leave Raiders Razor Thin at Several Spots

OAKLAND – Raiders personnel packages don't vary much at this stage of the season. The same players man the same packages, with the depth chart largely set after some early-season experimentation.

Injury, however, has chipped away a predictable patterns. That's especially true on defense, where the Raiders were forced make do with healthy bodies available.

The Raiders knew they'd work without cornerbacks David Amerson and Gareon Conley. Those guys were ruled inactive before kickoff.

They had to adjust on the fly at linebacker during Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Starters Cory James (knee) and Marquel Lee (ankle) were lost in the second half, and there's no guarantee either will return to play next week.

That forced Tyrell Adams into action. He finished with 36 defensive snaps after only playing special teams in the two previous games. Nicholas Morrow played significant reps next to him, especially when Lee was lost late.

The Raiders have two healthy inside linebackers right now. They only had three healthy cornerbacks during the game, after Antonio Hamilton hurt his knee on the opening kickoff.

A thin secondary kept veteran Sean Smith on the field, which hurt the defensive effort. He allowed three receptions for 114 yards on three targets, including two deep strikes to Mike Wallace.

The Raiders finished with just two healthy running backs. DeAndre Washington was inactive with a hamstring injury and fullback Jamize Olawale was concussed, leaving Marshawn Lynch and Jalen Richard to man the backfield.

That pair fared well, with versatility to handle every situation. Lynch finished with 43 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Richard had 37 yards on nine carries.

OFFENSE
Quarterback –EJ Manuel 56
Running back – Marshawn Lynch 23, Jamize Olawale 17, DeAndre Washington 6, Jalen Richard 6, Jamize Olawale
Wide receiver – Amari Cooper 55, Seth Roberts 50, Michael Crabtree 36, Cordarelle Patterson 19, Johnny Holton 4
Tight end – Jared Cook 34, live Walford 13, Lee Smith 12
Offensive line –Kelechi Osemele 56, Rodney Hudson 56, Donald Penn 56, Marshall Newhouse 56, Jon Feliciano 56, Vadal Alexander 1

DEFENSE
Defensive line – Khalil Mack 57, Justin Ellis 43, Mario Edwards 42, Denico Autry 37, Eddie Vanderdoes 31, Treyvon Hester 19, Darius Latham 15, James Cowser 14
Linebacker – Bruce Irvin 49, Tyrell Adams 36, Cory James 34, Nicholas Morrow 33, Marquel Lee 31
Cornerback – TJ Carrie 62, Sean Smith 62, Dexter McDonald 25
Safety – Reggie Nelson 66, Karl Joseph 62, Keith McGill 6, Shalom Luani 2

SPECIAL TEAMS
Tyrell Adams 24, James Cowser 24, Keith McGill 24, Shalom Luani 20, Erik Harris 17, Johnny Holton 12, Jamize Olawale 12, TJ Carrie 11, Cordarrelle Patterson 11, Jalen Richard 9, Lee Smith 9, Dexter McDonald 9, Nicholas Morrow 8, Marquel Lee 8, Darius Latham, Xavier Woodson-Luster 8, Khalil Mack 7, Mario Edwards 7, Eddie Vanderdoes, Treyvon Hester 7, Jon Condo, Giorgio Tavecchio 7, Marquette King 7, Denico Autry 6, Clive Walford 4, Karl Joseph 4, Kelechi Osemele 3, Marshall Newhouse 3, Rodney Hudson 3, Jon Feliciano 3, Vadal Alexander 3, Justin Ellis 3, Jared Cook 1, Antonio Hamilton 1.

INACTIVE
CB Gareon Conley, QB Derek Carr, OT Jylan Ware, RB DeAndre Washington, CB David Amerson, RG Gabe Jackson, DL Jihad Ward

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