Posted: 7/12/2026 7:58 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is fully healthy heading into training camp and the preseason. He was able to practice at full speed during organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp.
Huddle Up: Brocks had a 74.4 percent catch rate while averaging 10.6 yards per reception last season. He suffered a posterior cruciate ligament and bone bruise in his left knee in Week 1. He played through the injury for three games before shutting it down for three weeks to recover. With veteran QB Kirk Cousins joining the team, battling No. 1 overall pick QB Fernando Mendoza for the starting job, Brocks is expected to benefit from better quarterback play, and the improved offense of new head coach Klint Kubiak. Bowers could be the top fantasy tight end if he stays healthy.
Posted: 7/11/2026 12:35 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers is the league's top tight end when it comes to receiving skills, according to an NFL coordinator. "As far as route running, separation, zone instincts, yards-after-catch ability combination, he's better than the field in those areas," the coordinator said.
Huddle Up: Injuries and poor quarterback play marred Bowers' second season, but he still finished 10th among tight ends in receiving yards despite appearing in just 12 games. The good news is that the Raiders upgraded their offense this offseason, which included drafting Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall. Bowers should be headed for a TE1 campaign, and he could be in the mix to be the top fantasy option at the position.
Posted: 5/29/2026 7:47 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers told the media on Friday, May 29, he expects to be "the standard" in the team's new offense and to do that, he needs to stay healthy in 2026.
Huddle Up: Bowers, in a short amount of time in the NFL, has cemented himself as the TE1 in the league. With top pick Fernando Mendoza coming in at quarterback, he should be able to get back to being one of the biggest difference makers in fantasy football if he can stay healthy.
Posted: 4/12/2026 8:30 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers might benefit more if QB Kirk Cousins wins the starting job to begin the season over presumptive No. 1 pick QB Francisco Mendoza. Cousins has excelled with multi-TE sets throughout his NFL career. "I've always really enjoyed playing with talented tight ends because of the curveball that it throws at defenses," Cousins said. "I expect Brock to be as good of a curveball as I've ever played with. Can't wait to see how we can use him and to get on the grass with him. Even routes on air, I think it's going to be exciting to see a guy like that go to work."
Huddle Up: Fantasy managers might be pulling for Cousins in the summer and into the preseason, as Bowers could struggle with a rookie signal caller learning the ropes in the NFL. Consistency is key, and the veteran Cousins could make the difference between Bowers being among the Top 3 options at the position, or being simply Top 10.
Posted: 12/24/2025 3:17 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Huddle Up: Bowers finishes the season as the TE7 in PPR leagues, which is pretty decent since he dealt with a knee injury all season and played 12 games. Michael Mayer has a 23-192-1 line on the season and will likely not factor in much in fantasy the last two weeks of the season.
Posted: 12/22/2025 1:28 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers posted five receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 16 against the Houston Texans.
Huddle Up: Bowers did a good job against a tremendous defense, and he now has four or more receptions in six consecutive games, while going for four touchdowns in the past four outings. He continues to chug along as a bona fide TE1 in all fantasy formats. The Raiders host the New York Giants in Week 17 in a very favorable fantasy matchup.
Posted: 12/14/2025 8:07 pm GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers posted six receptions for 28 yards on eight targets in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Huddle Up: Bowers had an awful fantasy performance, although he did have six receptions on eight targets. Despite the low yardage total, he remains an obvious must-start fantasy option on a poor real-life team.
Posted: 12/08/2025 2:09 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers caught four of his five targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in a 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 14.
Huddle Up: Bowers had a much better outing than he did in the first meeting with Denver when he was held to one catch. Bowers continues to be the only steady option in the Las Vegas passing attack, and he is a weekly TE1.
Posted: 12/01/2025 2:04 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers went for four receptions, 63 yards and two touchdowns on four targets in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Huddle Up: Bowers has four or more receptions and 55+ receiving yards in four of his past five games, while totaling five touchdowns in the five-game span. He remains an obvious TE1 in all fantasy leagues heading into Week 14 against the Denver Broncos.
Posted: 11/24/2025 1:42 am GMT
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers registered six receptions for 55 yards on nine targets in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns.
Huddle Up: Bowers has six or more receptions in three of his four games since returning from injury. He has gone without a touchdown in three straight since posting three touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. Despite the scoreless drought, Bowers remains a top-tier fantasy option in all formats.