Raiders injury report upgrades three players ahead of Patriots matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders released their injury report on Thursday for Week 5 against the New England Patriots. Tight end Brock Bowers, defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, and guard Jackson Powers-Johnson were upgraded to full participation. However, running back Ashton Jeanty was downgraded to limited due to a persistent ankle injury. Wide receiver Jalen Nailor remains out with a concussion, while several other players are still listed as limited. Additionally, wide receiver Dont'e Thornton returned to practice, which opens a 21-day window for his potential activation from injured reserve.
- •Brock Bowers, Folorunso Fatukasi, and Jackson Powers-Johnson upgraded to full participation
- •Ashton Jeanty downgraded to limited due to ankle injury
- •Jalen Nailor remains out with a concussion
- •Dont'e Thornton returned to practice after four weeks on injured reserve
- •Patriots list several players, including Carlton Davis and Christian Gonzalez, as out
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Thursday Week 5 injury report vs Patriots: 3 upgrades, 1 downgrade
"A few Raiders starters were upgraded on Thursday, while one starter was downgraded.
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