DETROIT -- As expected, Oakland Raiders standout center Rodney Hudson is active and is set to start Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
Hudson on Friday was listed as questionable to play. He practiced on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. Hudson missed last week’s loss to Minnesota after spraining his ankle at Pittsburgh on Nov. 8.
While Hudson is back, blocking tight end Lee Smith is inactive with a wrist injury. He didn’t practice all week. Running back Roy Helu is a healthy scratch for the fourth time this season.