Raiders Injuries to Keep an Eye on Going Into Week 16

For the Las Vegas Raiders, Christmas Day's game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City will be their biggest of the season.

While the Chiefs have not quite looked like the Super Bowl team they were a year ago, they always seem to present challenges for the Raiders, who have not beaten Kansas City since Week 5 of the 2020 season.

Not only that, but this game will be held at Arrowhead Stadium, one of the toughest places in the league for opposing teams to play.

With that said, the Raiders will need all their captains ready to go to have a chance to earn the upset and keep their season alive. Here are the Raiders who fans will be hoping to see healed and in full gear for next Monday's game:

Running back Josh Jacobs

Jacobs missed Thursday night's game due to a quad injury, the first time he has sat out since the 2021 season.

While the Raiders scored a franchise record 63 points without their All-Pro running back, his availability on December 25 can only help his Silver and Black's chances of spoiling Kansas City's holiday.

Offensive tackle Kolton Miller

Miller also didn't play Thursday night, as he continues to struggle with a shoulder injury that has kept him out of four games this season, including two straight.

The offensive line was still able to thrive without their captain, but when it comes to winning big games and defeating your rivals, your team captains are a must.

Center Andre James

James was the other starter on the offensive line that was absent for Thursday night's game, as the fifth-year Raider sustained an ankle injury in Week 14.

James' experience is going to be much-needed next Monday. After all, it certainly helps to have a leader up front who has studied this opponent nine times in his career.

Linebacker Divine Deablo

Deablo sustained an ankle injury in Thursday night's game. The former third-round draft pick has had a breakout season so far and has been a crucial part of the Raiders' defense.

The Silver and Black will return to action versus their AFC West rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs, on Christmas Day at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Don't miss it on Monday, December 25, at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST.

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