Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers (knee) has missed the last three games as he recovers from the bone bruise and PCL injury he sustained in the season opener, but according to head coach Pete Carroll, he's expected to return to the field following the team's Week 8 bye. The Raiders are coming off one of the worst offensive performances in recent history, managing fewer than 100 total yards in a 31-0 shellacking from the Kansas City Chiefs, so for multiple reasons, the bye week comes at a good time. Bowers caught five of eight targets for 103 yards in Week 1, but was clearly limited in his next three outings, lacking his trademark explosiveness as he played with a knee brace. Rather than risk further injury, the team made the decision to shut him down until he's fully healthy, and he is now in line to play in Week 9 against the Jaguars. While he may need to work himself back into game shape, he should still be inserted right back into starting lineups, as the upside he offers at the position is practically unmatched across the league.
Oct 20, 2025 3:00 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is officially inactive for the Week 7 divisional contest on Sunday versus the Kansas City Chiefs. In addition, the Raiders will be without wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee, toe), which will make things even more difficult for a struggling Raiders passing game against a stout Chiefs defense. Bowers will miss his third straight game due to a knee injury that he initially sustained in the season opener. Vegas has its bye coming in Week 8, though, so there is optimism that the second-year TE will be ready to return in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It's been a disappointing sophomore year so far for anyone who took Bowers early in fantasy drafts. Michael Mayer caught his first touchdown of the year in Week 6 and figures to be heavily targeted by quarterback Geno Smith again this week. He's in play as a TE2 streamer against KC.
Oct 19, 2025 11:36 AM EST
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) isn't expected to suit up for Sunday's AFC West showdown with the Chiefs. If that's indeed the case, it will mark his third straight absence. The 22-year-old began the season by catching five of his eight targets for 103 yards in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots. However, he struggled in his next three appearances. Fortunately, it appears Bowers is trending in the right direction, with Schefter adding that the 2024 No. 13 overall pick has a "good chance" to return after the Raiders' Week 8 bye. In the meantime, Michael Mayer, who is coming off a five-catch, 50-yard, one-touchdown effort in the win over the Titans, has streaming value for those in need of a fantasy tight end in Week 7. Of course, that's assuming Bowers will officially be ruled out.
Oct 18, 2025 9:43 PM EST
Although Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he has been listed as doubtful to play on Sunday in Week 7 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The 22-year-old second-year tight end will be missing his third straight game. He went for over 100 yards receiving in the season opener, but also suffered a PCL injury to his knee. The Raiders are on bye in Week 8, so fantasy managers will be hoping that he can make his return when they return to action in Week 9 to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Keep Bowers on your benches and keep your fingers crossed that he makes progress with his knee injury over the bye. Michael Mayer scored his first touchdown of the season last week and will be in play as a TE2 streamer against KC, especially if receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee, toe) is unable to play.
Oct 17, 2025 5:36 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) returned to practice on Thursday, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. For the first time since October 1, Bowers returned to practice after missing two games. It's unclear whether this puts him on track to play Sunday, but it keeps the door open. The star tight end suffered a PCL injury back in Week 1 and played through it for a couple of weeks before ultimately opting to give it some time to heal. With the Raiders' bye coming in Week 8, it wouldn't be too surprising to see the team hold him out one more week to make sure he is right when he returns. If Bowers can play, it'd be tough to justify sitting him in fantasy. But if Bowers is unable to go again, backup TE Michael Mayer is back in play as a plug-and-play streamer for Week 7.
Oct 17, 2025 4:11 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) remains absent from practice on Thursday, according to ESPN's Ryan McFadden. Bowers has yet to practice this week and is unlikely to make his return in a Week 7 divisional contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 22-year-old second-year tight end initially suffered a PCL injury in Week 1 and played through it, but he will be missing his third straight contest this weekend. The Raiders have their bye coming up in Week 8, so the hope is that he will be recovered in time to take the field in Week 9 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bowers' knee injury has made him one of the biggest fantasy busts so far in 2025, but he needs to remain stashed in all fantasy formats. Michael Mayer scored his first touchdown of the year in the Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans and will be in play as a TE2 streamer against KC this weekend with Bowers likely out again.
Oct 16, 2025 5:20 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. Bowers has not played since Week 4 due to a PCL injury to his knee that he initially injured in the season opener. It was reported last weekend that the second-year TE was unlikely to play in Week 7 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. With the Raiders' bye coming in Week 8, his next chance to suit up will be in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 2. The 22-year-old looked well on his way to another beastly season after posting 103 receiving yards in Week 1. Still, he was unable to top 50 yards in the next three games, and now he's on track to miss a third straight game. Fantasy managers can only stay patient and hope he returns in Week 9 at full strength. With Bowers likely out again this weekend, Michael Mayer will be a viable TE2 streamer after catching five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in last week's win over the Tennessee Titans.
Oct 15, 2025 7:30 PM EST
According to head coach Pete Carroll, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) could be held out of action for the "long haul" in hopes of ensuring he is back to full speed when cleared to play. On Monday, Carroll told reporters, "You look at the long haul of it, it might be best to guarantee that he's full speed and back." With the Raiders having Week 8 off, it appears Bowers is trending toward missing Week 7 and could be in the mix to potentially return in Week 9 when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, given his current status, this return is not guaranteed. The second-year tight end has had a disappointing campaign and has been out of the lineup since Week 5. Through four games of action, the former first-round pick has caught just 19 passes for 225 yards and no touchdowns. As a rookie, Bowers was elite, catching 112 passes for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns. While he remains sidelined, Michael Mayer will continue to hold high-end TE2 value.
Oct 13, 2025 3:25 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) has already been ruled out ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. According to Ian Rapoport, Bowers is unlikely to suit up for next week's matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Bowers has been dealing with a PCL injury that he suffered Week 1. His timetable was revealed as week-to-week, so fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if Bowers misses a third straight game. His absence means that Michael Mayer will take over as the primary tight end on this offense. Mayer is worth a stash for tight end needy fantasy managers, but isn't a recommended streaming option in Week 6.
Oct 12, 2025 8:31 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Bowers is set to miss his second consecutive game while nursing a PCL/ bone bruise in his knee that he suffered back in Week 1 at New England. Head coach Pete Carroll emphasized the importance of "taking care of him" to ensure that when he returns, there are no setbacks. It was clear that Bowers was not right on the field, and his numbers reflected it, failing to exceed 50 yards in the three games following his 103-yard performance in Week 1. Third-year tight end Michael Mayer (head) is expected to return in Week 6 against Tennessee and could be relied on as a streamer at tight end for fantasy managers without Bowers.
Oct 10, 2025 4:49 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) sat out of another practice on Friday, making it likely that he will miss his second straight game when the Raiders host the Titans on Sunday. Bowers injured his left knee in the season opener against the Patriots, and while he played through the next three games with what has been diagnosed as an injury to his PCL and bone bruise, he was not his usual explosive self. The belief is that playing through such an injury could expose Bowers to further damage, and he was held out of the Raiders' Week 5 loss to the Colts. Third-year tight end Michael Mayer (concussion) also missed Week 5 but has since cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play on Sunday. With the Titans struggling to defend against the tight end position, Mayer is in play for fantasy managers without one of the obvious weekly starts.
Oct 10, 2025 3:14 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is missing his fourth straight practice on Thursday, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. "We're hopeful we'll get Brock back soon. He's working his tail off in the rehab process, so we'll see how that goes," said offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Bowers missed practice last Thursday and Friday before missing his first game of his career in the Week 5 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With two straight DNPs to begin this week, it's looking likely that the second-year tight end will miss a second straight contest this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, unless he's able to practice on Friday. The 22-year-old's injury stems from when he injured his knee back in Week 1. The good news for the Raiders is that if Bowers sits out in Week 6, they should be getting Michael Mayer back after he cleared the NFL's concussion protocol this week. Mayer could be worth TE2 streaming consideration in deeper leagues if Bowers is inactive again.
Oct 9, 2025 6:03 PM EST
As expected, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is not practicing on Wednesday, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. Bowers suffered an injury to his PCL in the season opener but then played through Week 4. The 22-year-old second-year player was inactive for Sunday's blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With a third straight DNP, dating back to last week, Bowers is in danger of missing a second straight contest this Sunday when the Raiders take on the Tennessee Titans. The good news for the Raiders is that TE Michael Mayer (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and could be on track to return after missing the last two games with his head injury. Bowers is going to need to practice on either Thursday or Friday to have a shot at suiting up in Week 6. If Bowers is inactive and Mayer returns, Mayer will be on the TE2 streaming radar in a great matchup.
Oct 8, 2025 5:33 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll called star tight end Brock Bowers (knee) "week-to-week" on Monday after the second-year player missed his first game of the year in the Week 5 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. Bowers injured the PCL in his knee in the season opener and played through it through Week 4, but they finally shut him down last week. The 22-year-old could now be in danger of missing a second straight game in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans, depending on how his knee responds to treatment this week. Fellow TE Michael Mayer (concussion) missed a second straight game on Sunday as well, which led to the Raiders bringing up Albert Okwuegbunam from their practice squad. Fantasy managers must prepare for another potential absence from Bowers in Week 6. We should know more about his status once the team resumes practicing on Wednesday.
Oct 6, 2025 3:11 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is day-to-day, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Bowers is dealing with a bone bruise and PCL injury, and while the team had hoped a few extra days of rest would help, that wasn't the case. Carroll noted that, as kickoff drew near, it became clear that Bowers wouldn't be able to play in Sunday's game. At the moment, it's uncertain whether the star tight end will be ready for Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans. While Las Vegas presumably won't rush him back, they'd like to get Bowers on the field sooner rather than later. The team is incredibly short-staffed at tight end with Bowers and Michael Mayer (concussion) out, which left them with Albert Okwuegbunam and Ian Thomas as their top tight ends this past Sunday against Indianapolis.
Oct 5, 2025 5:13 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Indianapolis Colts. The star tight end had been listed as questionable, and while head coach Pete Carroll previously expressed optimism about Bowers' status, his knee has not responded well, and he won't be able to suit up this weekend. Bowers is dealing with a PCL injury and a bone bruise, both of which were suffered back in Week 1. He has played through the injury since then, but this week, he was advised to rest until he has recovered. Fantasy managers should look outside Las Vegas for a Week 5 streamer as Bowers' usual replacement, Michael Mayer (concussion), is also inactive. The Raiders will turn to Ian Thomas as their primary tight end this week, but he's not a dependable fantasy option.
Oct 5, 2025 11:33 AM EST
The ailment that has hampered Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is a PCL injury and a bone bruise, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The star tight end sustained the injury in Week 1 against the New England Patriots and left the game, but has played through it in subsequent weeks. Schefter noted that doctors have advised the team that the only way to overcome the injury is rest, though Bowers played in Weeks 2-4. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously reported that Bowers is trending toward missing Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts, and an absence of Bowers would make Michael Mayer the team's top tight end option for at least a game.
Oct 5, 2025 7:58 AM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is trending toward missing Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The star tight end is currently listed as questionable after missing his last two practice sessions. Rapoport notes that head coach Pete Carroll previously expressed optimism about Bowers' status, but his knee has not responded well, and he's trending in the wrong direction. Fantasy managers will get confirmation on his status at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday. If Bowers is active, managers should start him in all leagues. If he doesn't play, managers can pivot to one of the top streamers on RotoBaller's Week 5 tight end rankings. Bowers' backup, Michael Mayer, could be a solid mid-to-high TE2 option.
Oct 4, 2025 4:14 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup in Indianapolis, but head coach Pete Carroll indicated that they were resting him and expect him to play. Bowers was able to get a limited practice in on Wednesday, but has missed practice on Thursday and Friday as he continues to manage this knee issue. Bowers has been noticeably impacted by the injury that he suffered in Week 1 in New England, and his production hasn't been up to his standard as a result. He's caught 19 of 27 targets for 225 yards this season and ranks as the TE12 in PPR points per game through the first month of the season. If he starts, Bowers remains a must-start option at a weaker tight end position.
Oct 3, 2025 4:49 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) missed practice for a second straight day on Friday while he battles a knee injury, per ESPN's Ryan McFadden. Bowers logged a limited practice on Wednesday but has been a non-participant since, putting his status for Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts in question. The 22-year-old has been playing through a knee sprain he suffered in Week 1, but his production has been subpar by his lofty standards. Through four games, Bowers has 19 catches for 205 yards and a touchdown on 27 targets. If Las Vegas decides to hold him out in Week 5, tight end Michael Mayer would be in line for a significant jump in playing time and could be a low-end starting fantasy option against the Colts.
Oct 3, 2025 3:40 PM EST
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