INDIANAPOLIS — Two key starters were late scratches for the Raiders because of knee injuries Sunday.

Another’s absence remains a mystery after the team’s ugly 40-6 loss to the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Starting linebacker Germaine Pratt did not travel to Indianapolis for non-injury related reasons. Coach Pete Carroll did not provide additional details after the game.

“We just decided to go with the other guys,” Carroll said.

Pratt’s absence was compounded by cornerback Eric Stokes and star tight end Brock Bowers being unable to suit up Sunday. Carroll said Friday he expected Bowers to play, but the 2024 first-round pick couldn’t make it through Saturday’s walkthrough without pain. The Raiders decided to hold him out after.

Bowers suffered his knee injury Week 1 against the Patriots

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