
DENVER – The Raiders have missed center Rodney Hudson this past month. He has been sidelined three of the past four games with a sprained ankle, and was hindered in the one game he did play at Detroit.
The run game hasn’t been as good, without interior holes he almost effortlessly creates. He’s also used as an unconventional pulling center, something the Raiders didn’t do with Tony Bergstrom.
At long last, Hudson is healthy and able to start Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. He practiced fully on Thursday and Friday, meaning he should be able to do what he has done when healthy.
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The Raiders will also line up with edge rusher Khalil Mack and receiver Amari Cooper, players considered probable on the injury report.
Running back Taiwan Jones was questionable with a knee ailment, but will play after missing four weeks in total.
The Raiders won’t have safety Nate Allen, who was ruled out with a knee injury. TJ Carrie should see time at the strong safety spot.
The Broncos will have running back C.J. Anderson available, though Ronnie Hillman will start.
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The Broncos are also missing TJ Ward, David Bruton and Omar Bolden, creating some holes at the safety spot.
Raiders inactives
S Nate Allen
RB Roy Helu
OL Jon Feliciano
OL Matt McCants
DL Shelby Harris
WR Rod Streater
TE Gabe Holmes
Broncos inactives
WR Andre Caldwell
QB Peyton Manning
DB David Bruton
DB Omar Bolden
LB Danny Trevathan
OL Sam Brenner