NFL Odds: Raiders Have Injury Issues with Campbell, Bush

The Raiders are holding their breath on Jason Campbell. (AP Images)

Arguably the Oakland Raiders’ two most important offensive players are in question for the season opener as quarterback Jason Campbell and running back Michael Bush were both hurt in Saturday’s 28-24 preseason loss to San Francisco.

Campbell, acquired in a draft day trade with Washington, was knocked out of the game with a neck stinger. But that’s not the problem – he also suffered a wrist injury that has the team concerned. Oakland coach Tom Cable said Campbell had an MRI and X-rays and would be further evaluated this week. Campbell was taken off the field in a cart after being hurt on a sack by Travis LaBoy in the second quarter but hurt his right wrist on the previous series in the game. Campbell led Oakland to a touchdown on the opening drive for the second straight week, completing all four of his passes for 67 yards. If Campbell misses any time, Bruce Gradkowski would start. He made his preseason debut Saturday and was 14 for 22 passing for 202 yards and two touchdowns. That locked down the No. 2 job over Kyle Boller.

Bush, meanwhile, has emerged as the team’s featured back because former first-round pick Darren McFadden can’t stay healthy (they are technically listed as co-starters). Bush broke his thumb when he was hit on the hand by a helmet on his final carry Saturday. He had surgery Monday and Cable said there was a "good chance" Bush would be ready to play Sept. 12 in Tennessee – bet on the game on Bodog’s NFL odds. Bush led the team with 589 yards rushing last season. He will wear a protective device on the thumb, but he isn't expected to be in a cast. In his first preseason action Saturday after coming back from a tight hamstring, McFadden had seven carries for nine yards against the 49ers.

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