The Raiders have two other talented pass-catchers in Michael Mayer and Jakobi Meyers, and Tre Tucker flashed at the start of the season. But it is Bowers who the Raiders' offensive hopes hinge on week in and week out. Stop Bowers, and the Jaguars will stop the Raiders.

Hines-Allen is getting decent pressure but has been unable to finish. He remains two sacks shy of breaking the franchise’s career record (55) held by Tony Brackens. “It’s going to come,” Hines-Allen said. “Keep hunting.”

Jaguars “experts” analyze Sunday’s 2025 Week 9 matchup between the Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadum in Las Vegas, Nev.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs on the field before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter provided an injury update on Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie Travis Hunter. Hunter suffered a non-contact knee injury during Thursday's practice. Head coach Liam Coen said on Friday that Hunter would be placed on injured reserve, forcing him to miss a minimum of four games.

Brock Bowers continues to practice full, which is the best news. More good news on Thursday as Maxx Crosby and Adam Butler returned to practice after being sidelined Wednesday with back issues. Pete Carroll said on Wednesday that he expected both Butler and Crosby to play Sunday.

The Las Vegas Raiders desperately need a win on Sunday, as the schedule gets much stiffer for the Silver and Black moving forward. Las Vegas has remaining match