Raiders final Week 3 injury report vs Saints: Updates on Bowers, Stukes - Raiders Wire

The Raiders are going to be without their top rookie starter this week as they head to New Orleans. Safety Treydan Stukes has been ruled OUT for the game with a concussion.

Concerning was the downgrade for Friday's practice for TE Brock Bowers who missed practice and is officially Questionable for the game.

Friday, head coach Klint Kubiak said holding Bowers out Friday was "all part of the plan" adding that he's optimistic. Though keep in mind, he has said that every week about Bowers despite Bowers missing he first two games.

Also Questionable were QB Aidan O'Connell (personal) and DE Kwity Paye (illness). This is the second week O'Connell has been away from the team and will not travel with the team. The specific reason has yet to be revealed, but Kubiak said the team is praying for him.

The Saints will be witgout WR Barion Brown (hamstring) and DL Christen Miller (toe). While CB Martin Emerson Jr is Questionable.