Patriots will try to keep momentum going vs. Raiders with six players out, including CBs Gonzalez, Davis
Boston Sports Journal • • sports
Key Points:
- The Patriots will face the Raiders without four cornerbacks, including starters Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, as well as depth players Karon Prunty and Channing Canada.
- Additional players ruled out include fullback Reggie Gilliam and receiver Mack Hollins, while seven others, including key starters, are listed as questionable due to various injuries.
- Charles Woods and Kindle Vildor are expected to fill in at cornerback, with Woods showing improvement and Vildor having recently been elevated from the practice squad.
- The injury situation limits the Patriots' defensive options, particularly in covering Raiders' tight end Brock Bowers, potentially requiring safeties like Craig Woodson to step up in man coverage.
- The team recently signed undrafted free agent cornerback Al'zillion Hamilton to the practice squad as additional depth amid the cornerback shortages.
