In what is expected news, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels told reporters Friday morning that starting slot cornerback Nate Hobbs will not play Sunday against the visiting New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT.
This will be Hobbs’ third straight missed game due to an ankle injury. He was apparently injured during practice September 29.
Barring anything unforeseen, there appears to be a strong chance Hobbs will be the only injured player who is inactive against the Patriots. The Raiders’ 53-man roster is fairly healthy at the moment.