The NFL schedule gods didn’t do the Las Vegas Raiders any favors this week.
The Raiders played Monday night in their new stadium in Las Vegas and now must travel across the country to play the Patriots in New England less than six days later. It seems the Raiders have been giving some of their more important players a break from practice this week.
Running back Josh Jacobs, tight end Darren Waller and left tackle Trent Brown didn’t participate in practice Thursday.
It’s tough enough to play the Patriots. Now, the Raiders must do it on short rest.