Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions Injury Reports & Inactives for Week 8 Monday Night Football
- As many five Detroit offensive starters could be missing in action according to the Raiders vs Lions injury reports & inactives for the Week 8 MNF game
- Las Vegas is designating just one starter, WLB Divine Deablo, as out
- Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (groin) is questionable
In the Raiders vs Lions injury reports and inactives for the Week 8 MNF game, the Detroit offense is in a world of hurt.
Three Lions offensive starters are out, including RB David Montgomery (ribs). Another is doubtful and WR Amon-Ra St Brown is battling illness and listed as questionable.
For the Raiders, of concern is a groin injury to placekicker Daniel Carlson that is leaving him as questionable for the game. However, QB1 Jimmy Garappolo returns following a one-game absence due to a back ailment.
Detroit is a 7-point home favorite in the Raiders vs Lions odds. Kickoff for this game is set for 8:15pm ET at US Bank Stadium. The broadcast is being carried by ABC/ESPN and by DAZN in Canada.
At the moment in the Raiders vs Lions public betting splits, Detroit is getting the majority of ATS handle (61% as 7-point home favorites) as well as the better of the moneyline action (80% as the -350 home chalk).
Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report
| Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson-K | Groin | Questionable |
| Divine Deablo-LB | Ankle | Out |
| Kana’i Mauga-LB | Knee | Out |
| Nate Hobbs-CB | Ankle | Questionable |
| Dalton Wagner-T | Undisclosed | Out (IR) |
| Curtis Bolton-LB | Knee | Questionable |
| Darien Butler-LB | Undisclosed | Out (IR) |
| Brandon Facyson-LB | Shin | Out (IR) |
| Roderick Teamer-S | Hamstring | Out (IR) |
Raiders Thin at Linebacker
Already with injuries at the position, the linebacking corps of the Raiders took some more hits this week. Starting WLB Divine Deablo (ankle) is out, as his backup MLB Kana’i Mauga (knee). SLB Darien Butler (undisclosed) is on IR. However, there is some positive news at LB for Las Vegas. MLB Curtis Bolton (knee) is expected to be activated from IR for this game.
Carlson was able to kick through his groin injury in last week’s game against the Chicago Bears. He missed practice on Thursday and Friday, and was limited in workouts on Saturday.
The Raiders are welcoming back Garoppolo following an enforced sit-down last week. Las Vegas is hopeful that CB Nate Hobbs, questionable with an ankle injury, can play. He’s been limited all week in practice. CB Jakorian Bennett (shoulder/knee) has been cleared of his injury designation.
Detroit Lions Injury Report
| Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery-RB | Ribs | Out |
| Jonah Jackson-G | Ankle | Out |
| Amon-Ra St Brown-WR | Illness | Questionable |
| Frank Ragnow-C | Calf/Toe | Doubtful |
| Jason Cabinda-FB | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Halapoulivaati Vaitai-G | Back | Questionable |
| Matt Nelson-T | Ankle | Out (IR) |
| Shane Zylstra-TE | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Hendon Hooker-QB | Knee | Out (NFIL) |
| Nate Sudfeld-QB | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Zonovan Knight-RB | Shoulder | Out (IR) |
| Benito Jones-DT | Ankle | Questionable |
| Emmanuel Moseley-CB | Knee | Out (IR) |
| James Houston-LB | Ankle | Out (IR) |
| CJ Gardner-Johnson-S | Pectoral | Out (IR) |
| Malcolm Rodriguez-LB | Ankle | Questionable |
| Josh Paschal-DE | Knee | Questionable |
St Brown a Game-Time Decision for Lions
A late-week development saw the Lions add St Brown to their injury report due to illness. He’d been able to practice all week, so this something that came on suddenly. Though listed as questionable, he’ll be a game-time decision.
#LVvsDET game status update:#Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (illness) has been added to the Game Status Report and is listed as Questionable for Monday’s game vs. Las Vegas.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 29, 2023
Offensive line is another major issue for the Lions. The club could be without the entire interior of the unit. Tackles Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell are the only starters who are healthy.
LG Jonah Johnson is out with a high ankle sprain. C Frank Ragnow (calf/toe) was unable to practice all week and is doubtful. RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (back) is questionable. Also on offense, FB Jason Cabinda (knee) is on IR.
The Lions placed safety CJ Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) on IR.
How Could Injuries Affect Raiders vs Lions Betting Lines?
If you’re planning to make any plays on the Raiders vs Lions player props, Detroit RB Jahmyr Gibbs is a good place to start. Montgomery was also out of action last week. In his absence, Gibbs ran the ball 11 times for 68 yards and his first NFL TD. He also caught nine of 10 targets for an additional 58 yards.
It’s entirely possible that the interior of Detroit’s offensive line could consist of LG Kayode Awosika, C Graham Glasgow and RG Colby Sorsdal. Glasgow is a seven-year vet who’s been starting for Vaitai at RG. Awosika would be making his second NFL start and Sorsdal his first.
We have signed LB Darius Harris and K James McCourt to the practice squad.
Additionally, we have released TE John Samuel Shenker and LB Mykal Walker from the practice squad and have released TE Noah Togiai from the practice squad-injured list. pic.twitter.com/Yc53ZMmfja
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) October 24, 2023
As a precautionary measure in case Carlson can’t go, the Riders were adding K James McCourt to the practice roster earlier this week.
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