The Raiders will be without two key pieces on offense against the Rams. RB Michael Bush and G Robert Gallery are both inactive for Oakland.

The Cowboys offensive line will get a boost with the return of linemen Marc Colombo and Kyle Kosier. And not a moment too soon, facing Bears DE Julius Peppers this week, too.

The Raiders decided to hold RB Michael Bush out of Sunday’s season opener against the Titans because of a broken thumb he suffered during the preseason.

Anxiety Friday is here. The day when injury reports are turned in and we get a better feel for the players who will or will not make an impact over the weekend.

Raiders RB Michael Bush missed Thursday’s practice according to Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter).

Raiders RB Michael Bush (thumb) was limited in practice on Wednesday, coach Tom Cable announced to reporters.

A quick look at some of the stories on the radar on Tuesday.

Raiders RB Darren McFadden said recently that he was ready for 25 carries. And I thought, you know, that is a nice modest goal for McFadden to reach for this season.

The latest report on the fractured thumb of Raiders RB Michael Bush isn’t offering a positive outlook.

Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey returned to practice on Tuesday, after missing four practices because — wait for it — he was fatigued.

Find out what I’ll be watching on Thursday night when the NFL’s preseason schedule continues with three games.

Raiders coach Tom Cable indicated he might use a backfield committee in 2010. Just what fantasy owners need.

The addition of Jason Campbell in Oakland improves the fantasy value of several Raiders players.

Some coaches and general managers talked about the 2010 season at the NFL owners meetings. Here’s how their words could translate in the fantasy world.

Raiders coach Tom Cable discussed his open quarterback competition Tuesday at the NFL Annual Meeting, but he said he also expects Darren McFadden and Michael Bush to compete for a role as an every-down back.