Raiders tight end Brock Bowers misses start of season with injury
Fantasylife.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to be sidelined for the first one to two weeks of the upcoming season. The injury creates a potential for a larger workload for fellow tight end Michael Mayer during his absence. This development affects the team's receiving rotation as the Raiders prepare for early-season matchups. Fantasy football rosters may see shifts in tight end usage while the team awaits the return of Bowers. Coaching staff will likely rely on Mayer to fill the vacancy in the passing game until Bowers is cleared for play. No further details regarding the nature of the injury or a specific return date were provided beyond the initial one to two week window.
- •Brock Bowers is expected to miss one to two weeks of the season.
- •Michael Mayer is set for a larger role in the offense.
- •The injury impacts the Raiders' tight end rotation for early games.
- •No specific return date has been announced.
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