Raiders Christian Wilkins Out Indefinitely After Surgery

The Las Vegas Raiders face a tumultuous season as star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has been placed on Injured Reserve following surgery for a Jones Fracture, leaving the team's defensive line significantly weakened. This injury adds to the Raiders' woes, as they have already lost multiple key players, including starting defensive end Malcolm Koonce and linebacker Luke Masterson, contributing to a disappointing 2-3 record. In their recent 34-18 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Raiders' quarterback Gardner Minshew was benched after struggling in the game, marking another low point for the franchise. The Broncos, meanwhile, have also dealt with injuries, notably placing running back Tyler Badie on IR after a concerning back injury sustained in Week 4. With Badie sidelined, the Broncos will rely on a combination of their remaining running backs as they prepare for their next matchup against the Raiders. Both teams are grappling with injuries and underperformance as the season progresses.