Who Should I Start? Brock Bowers or Tyler Warren

Monday, October 6, 3:11 PM

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.

Saturday, October 4, 11:23 AM

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren continues to impress in his rookie season. Warren has now caught 19 passes for 263 yards and added four rushes for six yards and a touchdown through four games. His touchdown came on a goal-line carry, a trend that will increase his already high fantasy value if the Colts continue to call his number when near the end zone. Warren will look to stay hot in Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders at home. The Raiders have been tough on tight ends this season but Warren's role on offense makes him a must-start in fantasy every week. Treat him as a top-five fantasy tight end heading into Week 5.