Browns and Raiders Grapple with Injuries Ahead of Week 4 Showdown

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28/09/2024 17h13

### Browns and Raiders Battle Injuries Ahead of Week 4 Clash

The NFL season has been a brutal one so far, with injuries piling up across the league. For the Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Raiders, this week is no exception as they prepare to face off with numerous key players sidelined or questionable.

For Cleveland, injuries have compounded their challenges both offensively and defensively. The Browns' offensive line has struggled, giving up quick pressures while rotating through different players. Similarly, the defense has not lived up to last year's performance, further exacerbating their situation. Heading into Week 4, the Browns have listed several players as out: OT Jack Conklin (hamstring), TE David Njoku (ankle), RB Pierre Strong (hamstring), and OT Jedrick Wills (knee). LB Jordan Hicks, with rib and elbow injuries, remains questionable for the game.

Las Vegas is also dealing with its share of injury woes, which have worsened particularly this week. The Raiders' injury report lists six key players with game designations. WR Davante Adams (hamstring) and CB Decamerion Richardson (hamstring) are ruled out, while DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) and OT Thayer Munford Jr. (knee, ankle) are now listed as doubtful after initially expected to be out. Other notable injuries for the Raiders include RB Ameer Abdullah (back) and LB Kana’i Mauga (calf), both questionable, and LB Divine Deablo (oblique) who is out. TE Mike Mayer is also out due to a non-injury-related issue.

Notably, DE Myles Garrett of the Browns is expected to play after participating fully in Friday's practice and not appearing on the final injury report. His availability will be crucial for a Cleveland defense looking to rebound.

Overall, both teams will need to navigate these challenges as they clash in Las Vegas, aiming to overcome the injuries that have disrupted their early season momentum.

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