Raiders banged up but hope to get healthy by Sunday

By Hugo Guzman | Thursday, November 17, 2005 | ( 0 )

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A handful of Oakland Raiders are banged up heading into this weekend's matchup in D.C. However, most of the guys who got hurt in this past weekend's loss to the Broncos will likely be ready to go on Sunday.

Center Adam Treu pulled himself out of Sunday's game in the third quarter because he felt that his play was being hampered by his chronic tendonitis in his knee. An MRI on Monday revealed no significant damage, but the team has not announced whether he will start or if he will be replaced by second stringer Jake Grove.

Left guard Brad Badger has been nursing a sprained right MCL for most of the season, and seemed to be less than 100 percent in Sunday's game. An MRI on his knee also showed no further damage so he should be ready to go against the Redskins. It's crucial to have at least one of these two guys suit up and play on Sunday. Winning an NFL game on the road while missing two starting offensive linemen is a tall order at best.

Linebacker Danny Clark also had an MRI on his ailing knee. The MRI was negative so he should be in uniform and on the field against Washington. There is also a chance that defensive end Bobby Hamilton will be ready to go this week. Hamilton has been sidelined for two weeks nursing a bum ankle.

Lastly, Randy Moss seemed to have tweaked his groin on Sunday, but he is listed as probable and should be ready to go. His ability to make plays down the field will be crucial against a normally stout Redskins defense.

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