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Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders: 3 things to watch in Week 9

By Pete Hernandez III

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders communicates prior to the snap against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders communicates prior to the snap against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 27: Rodney Hudson #61 of the Oakland Raiders is carted off the field in the first half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 27: Rodney Hudson #61 of the Oakland Raiders is carted off the field in the first half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line: Healthy or Hobbled?

Josh Jacobs is playing in the mold of an elite running back, and that speaks volumes considering that he’s playing behind an offensive line that has been constantly battling injuries. We haven’t seen a significant sample size of this offensive line at full strength blocking for Jacobs behind them. When healthy, that has the makings of a scary combination.

We may or may not have to wait another week for that to come to fruition. After suffering an ankle injury last week in Houston, Rodney Hudson‘s playing status is still up in the air for Sunday. The same goes for Andre James, and they both have yet to practice this week.

Richie Incognito has entertained the idea of playing center, even taking some snaps during practice this week. Even if Hudson suits up, all eyes will be on the offensive line to see if they perform at full health against Detroit.

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