After his meniscus surgery, the original report had Raiders TE Brock Bowers missing 1-2 weeks, but a one-week absence now looks unlikely. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Thursday morning that Bowers will "probably" miss Week 2, while ESPN's Adam Schefter said the 1-2 week timetable came from "people around" Bowers, suggesting that timeline is optimistic.
What They're Saying
Schefter on Bowers' timeline: "A player is always going to downplay it. He probably thinks he can come back in a week or two. ... But let's see how it actually goes. Even if he is back in a week or two ... is he gonna be at full strength in a week or two? No he's not. That's not practical or realistic."
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Brace For Missed Time
Bowers owners should plan to be without him for at least the first two games, and we wouldn't be shocked if the absence stretched another week or two.
Even when he returns, he likely won't be back to 100% until October.
Michael Mayer is a viable fill-in while Bowers is out, checking in 13th in our Week 1 TE rankings.
