Nichols was forced out of Week 2 at Buffalo with a hamstring injury, but he recovered in time to suit up for Week 3. He'll resume a starting role on the defensive line next to Jerry Tillery.
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| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record |
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| 1 | 9/10 | W 17-16 | 1-0 | |
| 2 | 9/17 | L 10-38 | 1-1 |
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Venue |
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| 3 | 9/24 |
8:20 PM
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NBC |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 4 | 10/1 |
4:05 PM
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CBS |
SoFi Stadium
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| 5 | 10/9 |
8:15 PM
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ABC/ESPN |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 6 | 10/15 |
4:05 PM
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CBS |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 7 | 10/22 |
1:00 PM
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FOX |
Soldier Field
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| 8 | 10/30 |
8:15 PM
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ABC/ESPN |
Ford Field
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| 9 | 11/5 |
4:25 PM
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FOX |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 10 | 11/12 |
8:20 PM
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NBC |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 11 | 11/19 |
1:00 PM
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CBS |
Hard Rock Stadium
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| 12 | 11/26 |
4:25 PM
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CBS |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 13 | BYE | ||||
| 14 | 12/10 |
4:05 PM
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FOX |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 15 | 12/14 |
8:15 PM
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Amazon Prime Video |
Allegiant Stadium
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| 16 | 12/25 |
1:00 PM
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CBS |
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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| 17 | 12/31 |
1:00 PM
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CBS |
Lucas Oil Stadium
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| 18 | TBD |
TBD
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TBD |
Allegiant Stadium
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Nichols was forced out of Week 2 at Buffalo with a hamstring injury, but he recovered in time to suit up for Week 3. He'll resume a starting role on the defensive line next to Jerry Tillery.
After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Wilson was able to get back to action Friday, albeit in a limited capacity. If he can't play in Week 3, 2021 third-rounder Malcolm Koonce is likely to see more reps on the edge.
Meyers was a full participant both Thursday and Friday after clearing the league's five-step concussion protocol. He missed Vegas' Week 2 loss to Buffalo after getting hurt late in the season opener against Denver. Meyers was integral to the win over the Broncos, scoring two touchdowns in his team debut. He's expected to return to a starting role on the outside opposite Davante Adams versus the Steelers.
Meyers practiced in full Thursday and looks fully on track for Sunday night's matchup against the Steelers. The No. 2 wideout sat out Week 2 due to a hit sustained during the Raiders' regular-season opener, a game in which he secured nine of ten targets for 81 yards and two scores prior to departing. Meyers retaking the field alongside Davante Adams will bode well for Jimmy Garoppolo's odds of finding success through the air versus Pittsburgh's secondary.
Meyers, who was inactive for the Raiders' Week 2 loss to the Patriots, was a limited practice participant Wednesday, but the wideout's full participation in Thursday's session has him trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Steelers. The Raiders haven't yet confirmed whether Meyers has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but added clarity on that front will arrive no later than Friday, when Las Vegas posts its final Week 3 injury report.
The veteran defensive tackle exited Week 2 against the Bills early with a hamstring issue, and he apparently also has a hand injury on top of it. The limited practice should put Nichols on the right track for Week 3 versus Pittsburgh. He has four tackles across 71 defensive snaps on the young season.
Meyers, who suffered a concussion in Week 1, is "moving through the protocol the right way," according to head coach Josh McDaniels. With a limited session under his belt, Meyers has at least made progress on some level as he navigates the five-step protocol. In addition to gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, Meyers may need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to have a realistic chance at suiting up Sunday against the Steelers.
Jones missed the first two games of the season and isn't expected back anytime soon. Rapoport notes that the pass rusher may still play for the Raiders again, though it isn't clear if a return would happen this season.