Raiders tight ends earn top PFF grades for Week 8 after win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer of the Las Vegas Raiders both ranked among the top tight ends in Pro Football Focus's Week 8 grades. Bowers led the team with seven receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns, while Mayer contributed five catches on six targets for 53 yards. Their performance highlighted the Raiders' strong tight end duo in a recent victory against the New York Jets. The success of the offense also raises questions about potential improvements in the wide receiver position and run game blocking.
- •Brock Bowers excelled with seven catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Michael Mayer added five receptions for 53 yards.
- •Raiders tight ends ranked among the top in PFF Week 8 grades.
- •The performance came in a win against the New York Jets.
- •Improvement in the wide receiver room could enhance overall offense.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Both Raiders starting tight ends make PFF top 5 grades for Week 8
"In case you needed a reminder of how good the Raiders have it at the tight end position, PFF's Week 8 grades offered that reminder.
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