USA Today file photo: Oakland Raiders Jon Feliciano (76) will be starting at right guard on Sunday in place of injured Gabe Jackson

Oakland Raiders Podcast with J Hawkes:

1 The Raiders right guard Gabe Jackson will be sitting out due to a foot injury for this Sunday’s game in Oakland. Raiders offensive coordinator Todd Downing  who said he will be going with Jon Feliciano who will be in Jackson’s place.

2 Downing said that Feliciano has well rounded ability to not only fill in for Jackson but also he can play back up center

3 Feliciano played a key role in helping Oakland’s running game as the Raiders gained 100 yards for the first time in three weeks

4 Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is expected to start on Sunday against the LA Chargers. The Raiders will be monitoring Carr’s health status (injured back) and see if he can throw the whole game.

5 Air quality monitored game could move to LA: NFL spokesman Michael Signora said the league is monitoring the air quality for this Sunday’s upcoming game with the Chargers and Raiders. Signora said that the league is monitoring how bad the smoke from the Napa/Sonoma fire is and according to J Hawkes the air quality in Oakland is just plain bad for breathing.

Joe Hawkes Beamon does the Oakland Raiders podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com