Raiders’ Season Hangs in the Balance as Star Offensive Lineman Faces Mysterious Injury Setback

Is it just me, or do the Las Vegas Raiders seem to be starring in an ongoing saga of misfortune this season? Just when you think they might catch a lucky break, another twist hits—this time, it’s the harsh reality of losing a crucial piece to their offensive line puzzle, Jackson Powers-Johnson. Watching him carted off during that Thursday Night Football clash against the Broncos wasn’t just a gut punch—it’s a stark reminder of how fragile momentum can be in the NFL. With multiple starters sidelined, the question lingers: how will the Raiders muster a fight against the Cowboys next week when their frontline looks more like a patchwork quilt than a fortress? Let’s dig in—because in Vegas, the house doesn’t always win, and right now, the Raiders could use a miracle.

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 06: Kyu Blu Kelly #36 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates with Eric Stokes #22 after intercepting a pass thrown by Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter in the game at Empower Field At Mile High on November 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. — (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

The Las Vegas Raiders can’t catch a break. On top of their disappointing season, they’ve lost one of their emerging players.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, starting right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson will be sidelined after getting injured in their Week 10 loss to the Denver Broncos.

“Raiders OL Jackson Powers‑Johnson suffered an ankle injury that will land him on injured reserve and could potentially end his season, sources say. This was expected, as coach Pete Carroll said postgame he’ll be ‘out a while.’ Still, a big blow to the group,” Rapoport wrote on X.

#Raiders OL Jackson Powers‑Johnson suffered an ankle injury that will land him on Injured Reserve and could potentially end his season, sources say.

This was expected, as coach Pete Carroll said post-game he’ll be “out awhile.” Still, a big blow to the group. pic.twitter.com/1is0kDSf3i

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2025

The second-year pro was injured in the second quarter on “Thursday Night Football.” He was trying to keep Raiders quarterback Geno Smith safe from the pass rush of Nik Bonitto.

Powers-Johnson had to be carted off the field, so this isn’t a surprise, especially after Carroll claimed that things didn’t look good. Fortunately, he may not need surgery.

He wasn’t having a good season in the first year under Carroll. He was even rumored to possibly be moving on before the NFL trade deadline.

Now, the Raiders will be without multiple starters on the offensive line in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys. Starting left tackle Kolton Miller has yet to return after suffering a high ankle sprain and a hairline fracture in their Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears, and left guard Dylan Parham also suffered a high ankle sprain against Denver.

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