Final Injury Report for Raiders-Saints: Will Brock Bowers, Travis Etienne Jr. Play?

Both the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Sep 27, 2026

Both the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

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The Las Vegas Raiders are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New Orleans Saints in a Week 3 interconference matchup.

Las Vegas enters Sunday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers on the road in Week 2.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8)

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In their victory over the Chargers, Kirk Cousins led the way for the Raiders as he recorded 253 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and an interception while Tre Tucker added 119 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

The Raiders will try to grab their third consecutive victory to begin the season Sunday as they face off against the Saints in a tough road matchup.

New Orleans enters Sunday’s contest with a 1-1 record after defeating the Baltimore Ravens on the road in Week 2.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6)

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Tyler Shough led the way for the Saints in their victory over the Ravens as he recorded 275 total yards and two total touchdowns while Chris Olave recorded 86 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Raiders Injury Report: Will Brock Bowers Play?

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89)

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The Raiders have four players listed on their injury report, including tight end Brock Bowers.

Las Vegas has listed Bowers as questionable due to a knee injury and there is a chance he could make his season debut against the Saints.

If Bowers is sidelined once again, Michael Mayer could continue to have an increased role.

The Raiders have also listed quarterback Aidan O’Connell as questionable due to personal reasons.

Defensive end Kwity Paye has also been listed as questionable due to an illness while safety Treydan Stukes has been ruled out with a concussion.

Saints Injury Report: Will Travis Etienne Jr. Play?

New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. (3)

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The Saints have three players listed on their injury report, though running back Travis Etienne Jr. is not one of them.

Of course, Etienne Jr. had been limited in practice throughout the week due to a hamstring injury but he is off the injury report and will play Sunday.

New Orleans has listed cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. as questionable due to a shoulder injury.

The Saints have ruled out wide receiver Barion Brown due to a hamstring injury while defensive lineman Christen Miller is out with a toe injury.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Raiders and Saints from Caesars Superdome at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.