 Brock Bowers likely to sit until Week 9
Raiders go on bye week after Week 7 tilt at Kansas City
By: Doug Orth | Mon Oct 13, 11:20 pm
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The Raiders have played without tight end Brock Bowers the last two weeks and his status for Week 7’s trip to Kansas City was a topic at head coach Pete Carroll’s Monday press conference.
Bowers is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered in Week 1 and played through for several weeks before sitting out in Week 5. On Monday, Carroll said he’s hopeful that Bowers is well enough to play against the Chiefs before adding that the team has to consider if the best long-term approach is to wait to bring him back until after their Week 8 bye. (Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper)
FFToday's Take: The Raiders would be lying to themselves if they believed they are ready to compete with the rest of the AFC West right now, so it appears they are making the right call in using the bye week to give Bowers enough time to get all the way back. Michael Mayer played well in Bowers' absence in Week 6 (5-50-1 on seven targets) and should be expected to play a big role again versus the Chiefs in Week 7. Consider him a solid low-end TE1 option for that contest.
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Brock Bowers trending towards missing Week 5
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sat Oct 4, 3:44 pm
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#Raiders star TE Brock Bowers is trending toward not playing Sunday against the #Colts, per me and @TomPelissero. Bowers has been battling a knee injury.
While coach Pete Carroll expressed confidence in Bowers being out on the field, his knee didn’t respond. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Once again, Carroll's optimistic outlook for players dealing with injury is off the mark. The Raiders will also be with out Michael Mayer due to a concussion which means Ian Thomas and Albert Okwuegbunam will hold down the position. Neither are a recommended fantasy play.
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Brock Bowers Questionable, expected to play Monday night
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Sat Sep 13, 4:00 pm
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Raiders officially are listing TE Brock Bowers as questionable for Monday night. Raiders HC Pete Carroll said TE Brock Bowers (knee) practiced today, “looked terrific”, and is expected to play Monday night versus the Chargers. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Bowers missed practice Thursday and Friday and now gets the Questionable tag for Monday night. Carroll is not typically a reliable source when it comes to player availability, so I'd suggest stashing Michael Mayer if you're planning on playing Bowers Monday night against the Chargers.
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Brock Bowers misses practice Thursday
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Thu Sep 11, 4:47 pm
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#Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) and LB Elandon Roberts (elbow) are not practicing. They are observing the stretch period without a helmet.
Injury report will come out later this afternoon. (Ryan McFadden on X)
FFToday's Take: Bowers banged up his knee which resulted in limited reps in Week 1. The Raiders play Monday night so a missed practice on Thursday in this case isn't cause for alarm. We should get a better feel for his Week 2 availability on Friday and Saturday. Michael Mayer is a potential bench stash for anyone wanting to play Bowers Monday night.
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Brock Bowers dealing with minor knee injury
Left Week 1 late and did not return
By: Doug Orth | Mon Sep 8, 11:20 pm
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TE Brock Bowers, who exited Sunday's game with a knee injury and didn't return, is considered day to day, per Carroll. (Around the NFL)
FFToday's Take: Pete Carroll was notorious for downplaying injuries during his time with the Seahawks, so fantasy managers are advised to track the practice reports this week to see if this is one of the times the coach is telling the truth. Michael Mayer finished strong in his absence in the opener and would be a top-15 option at his position if Bowers needs a week to return from this injury.
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