ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Buffalo Bills is hit as he throws late in the fourth quarter by Matt Shaughnessy #77 of the Oakland Raiders at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo won 38-35. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Five players sat out practice completely for the Oakland Raiders as they prepare for their game with the evil New England Patriots. Louis Murphy is still not able to take to the practice field. He was joined by new additions to the practice sidelines by Chris Johnson, Ricky Brown, Marcel Reece and Matt Shaughnessy.
This news is a little concerning. Obviously, all of these guys are in serious jeopardy of not being able to play. Shaughnessy and Johnson's absence is the most alarming. The Raiders will need all the corner help they can get. While Chimdi Chekwa and Joe Porter filled in well for Johnson last week, it would still be nice to have a healthy Johnson on the field.
Shaughnessy has plenty of capable backups. The Raiders defensive line is deep and capable. However, Shaughnessy is playing at a level that is irreplaceable. The defensive line is still a strength, but it is not as complete without Shaughnessy. There is not another defensive end on the roster that is as good at rushing the passer and play the run.
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The good news in the list of players that did not participate is that Mike Mitchell and Michael Huff were not on that list. Both participated in a limited fashion. The fact that Huff was on the field means that he has passed the concussion tests, and he should be a lock to play.
It also seems like Mitchell may be on track to play. Both will be welcomed additions against a Patriot team that loves to throw to their tight ends.
Speaking of that, one of the Patriots two-headed TE monster was out of practice on Wednesday. Aaron Hernandez missed with knee issues.
G Logan Mankins was also a surprise addition to the did not participate list. He was listed out due to illness. I would expect he will be ready to play on Sunday. The Patriots had 11 players that were limited at practice. I would expect most, if not all, will play.
Here is the full report from Wednesday's practice, as found on NFL.com.
| Name | Position | Injury | Practice Status | Game Status |
| NE | ||||
| Aaron Hernandez | TE | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Logan Mankins | G | Illness | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Sebastian Vollmer | T | Back | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Mike Wright | DE | Concussion | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Josh Barrett | S | Thumb | Full Participation in Practice | -- |
| Dane Fletcher | LB | Thumb | Full Participation in Practice | -- |
| Kyle Arrington | CB | Chest | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Leigh Bodden | CB | Groin | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Patrick Chung | S | Hand | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Ras-I Dowling | CB | Hip | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Shaun Ellis | DE | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Gary Guyton | LB | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Albert Haynesworth | DE | Back | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Jerod Mayo | LB | Thigh | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Zoltan Mesko | P | left Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Taylor Price | WR | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Ryan Wendell | C | Calf | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| OAK | ||||
| Ricky Brown | LB | Concussion | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Chris Johnson | CB | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Louis Murphy | WR | Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Marcel Reece | RB | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Matt Shaughnessy | DE | Shoulder | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Jerome Boyd | S | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | -- |
| Matt Giordano | S | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | -- |
| Quentin Groves | LB | Quadricep | Full Participation in Practice | -- |
| Darren McFadden | RB | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | -- |
| DeMarcus Van Dyke | CB | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | -- |
| Jason Campbell | QB | Foot | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Chimdi Chekwa | CB | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Jacoby Ford | WR | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Michael Huff | S | Concussion | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
| Michael Mitchell | S | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | -- |
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