Lineman officially out for Raiders vs. Chiefs, QB expected to return Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders will be without starting defensive lineman Jackson Powers‑Johnson for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Aidan O’Connell may be available as the emergency quarterback, while AJ Cole remains the punter despite another punter being brought in for practice. Powers‑Johnson did not participate in practice each week because of a groin injury and has been officially ruled out of the 1:25 p.m. kickoff for the AFC West showdown at Allegiant Stadium. Caleb Rogers, who competed with Powers‑Johnson for the position throughout training camp, will start in his place. “That helped the full offensive line, and we’ve still got young guys that can play,” manager Klint Kubiak said of the competition. “It’s a 70‑man roster, so we’re counting on everybody.” Rogers played the last five offensive snaps last week in New Orleans and started six games as a rookie last season. O’Connell has been home with his family mourning the death of his father. Kubiak had expected O’Connell to return to practice this week, but that did not happen. Still, he believes O’Connell will be with the squad Sunday and should be in a single to serve as the emergency backup if necessary. Kubiak said he would “absolutely” feel comfortable with O’Connell taking snaps despite not having practiced in two weeks. The squad has no concern about its All‑Pro punter despite bringing rookie James Platte in for a tryout. Cole’s job is secure, but he punts right‑footed. The Raiders needed a left‑footed punter to handle Kansas City’s Matt Araiza, so they had Platte punt at practice. “The rotation is different,” special teams manager Joe DeCamillis said. “He deed a ton of balls. He’s a feline that has a accidental to be a pun