Raiders release Week 2 depth chart ahead of Chargers game
The Raiders’ Week 2 depth chart shows continuity at starting roles — Cousins at QB, Jeanty as the lead back — while indicating rotation plans at RB and tight end after Week 1.
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Kirk Cousins is the clear Week 2 starter.
Aidan O'Connell and rookie Fernando Mendoza are listed as backups.
Analysis notes the offense remains built around Cousins' experience and short-to-intermediate passing.
Ashton Jeanty listed as primary ball carrier following his Week 1 production.
Mike Washington Jr. remains in rotating role — used as a change-of-pace and receiving option.
Depth chart reflects plans to involve multiple backs in game script.
Michael Mayer and Ian Thomas are active in the TE roles for Week 2.
Brock Bowers remains listed behind them, suggesting a continued limited snap plan.
SI notes the coaching staff may keep Bowers’ workload controlled while Mayer and Thomas play significant snaps.
Maxx Crosby and newly added edge pieces featured in the front-seven alignment.
Treydan Stukes remains in safety role after Week 1 performance (noted elsewhere).
Special-teams units (kicking and returns) show continuity from Week 1 with designated returners and kickers retained.