Ahead of Sunday’s afternoon matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Las Vegas Raiders, let’s take a closer look at each team’s final injury report and the potential impact on the game.
The Colts will again be without Alec Pierce (concussion). Typically, we would assume that AD Mitchell would step into that role, but Shane Steichen has been non-committal about Mitchell’s playing time this week after the touchdown-turned-fumble against the Rams.
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If the Colts choose to go in a different direction, then Ashton Dulin would likely be the next man up.
Kenny Moore (Achilles) is out this week as well. So we will see Mike Hilton elevated from the practice squad to fill that nickel role.
The Colts are thin at cornerback with Xavien Howard retiring earlier this week. Mekhi Blackmon will presumably start in Howard’s place outside.
Defensive end Tyquan Lewis (oblique) is questionable. If he can’t go, rookie JT Tuimoloau will take on a larger rotational role.
Safety Daniel Scott has been ruled out.
Colts’ vs. Raiders final Week 5 injury report
The Raiders have three players questionable, including star tight end Brock Bowers. On Wednesday, Bowers was limited with a knee injury and then did not practice on Thursday or Friday.
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Bowers has caught 19 passes for 225 yards this season. As a rookie in 2024, Bowers totaled 1,194 receiving yards.
Also on the injury report at tight end for the Raiders is Michael Mayer (concussion). He is questionable. Mayer has seen a lot of playing time as a blocker.
Cornerback Eric Stokes (knee) is questionable as well. Stokes has started for the Raiders this season on the outside, allowing six receptions on 13 targets for 68 yards with three pass breakups.
Inactives for both the Colts and Raiders will be announced 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts vs. Raiders: Analyzing impact of final Week 5 injury report