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Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Chargers. He returned to a limited practice on Friday, so we’re tentatively expecting Bowers to play Week 3. His absence today makes TE Michael Mayer a solid fantasy start.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is listed as doubtful for this weekend's game vs. the Chargers. He did return to practice on Friday and is expected back for Week 3, HC Klint Kubiak said. Michael Mayer gets one more game as lead TE and viable fantasy starter on Sunday.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. We've been expecting him to miss this weekend's game vs. the Chargers, and he continues to trend in that direction. We'll see if Bowers is able to get on the field tomorrow, but he should be on fantasy benches for now.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) won't practice on Wednesday, HC Klint Kubiak said. Both Kubiak and the national media have suggested that Bowers has a chance to return for this weekend's game vs. the Chargers, but we're not expecting it. Bowers managers should have another option ready to go for Week 2 lineups. His absence would again make Michael Mayer a viable TE1.

Raiders TE Michael Mayer posted 6 catches for 32 yards in a Week 1 win over Miami. Filling in for Brock Bowers, Mayer led the team with a 20% target share.

The Raiders believe there's a "realistic chance" TE Brock Bowers plays vs. the Chargers next week, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. "Team will see how he’s feeling this week, but a potential return next week is within the realm of possibility," Schefter adds. The initial reporting on Bowers had him expected to miss 1-2 games, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Friday that Bowers would "probably" miss Week 2. Meniscus trims generally cost players 3+ weeks, so we remain skeptical that Bowers will make it back for Week 2. But we'll keep you updated on his progress this coming week.

The Raiders and TE Michael Mayer agreed to a three-year, $45 million extension with $30 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal makes Mayer the sixth-highest-paid TE in average annual salary, just ahead of recent deals signed by Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews. Mayer is now signed with the Raiders through the 2029 season.

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.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers is expected to miss "a game or two" after having his meniscus trimmed on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Bowers got banged up “a little in camp” and the injury was diagnosed last week, Schefter adds.

The Raiders are placing TE Brock Bowers on IR, ending his 2025 season, according to multiple sources. Bowers has battled a knee injury for most of the year and is shutting it down (potentially in part because this weekend's game vs. the Giants could determine who gets the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft!). His absence leaves Michael Mayer as Vegas' lead TE for the final two games of the season. He posted 5-50-1 and 1-10-0 receiving lines in two games without Bowers earlier this season. Consider Mayer more of a desperation spot starter than reliable Week 17 play vs. the Giants' seventh-ranked TE defense.

Raiders TE Michael Mayer (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Chargers. He’s averaged 5.0 targets across his last three healthy games, so his absence is a boost to TE Brock Bowers and WR Tre Tucker.

Raiders TE Michael Mayer suffered an ankle injury in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Browns and will not return. He's been playing a big role in a Vegas offense heavy on 2-TE sets. We'll see about the severity of this injury.

The Jaguars are trading fourth- and sixth-round picks to the Raiders for WR Jakobi Meyers. The move comes amid multiple WR injury situations that Jacksonville is navigating.

Brock Bowers' knee seems like it's probably feeling better. The star TE racked up 12 catches for 127 yards, and 3 TDs in Sunday's narrow loss to the Jaguars. That came on a team-high 13 targets, six more than his nearest teammate. It was the first time Bowers had played since Week 4.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Chiefs. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday night that Bowers is expected back after Vegas’ Week 8 bye. Michael Mayer gets another game as lead TE today after posting a 5-50-1 line on an 80% route rate last week. This matchup is tougher against Kansas City’s fourth-ranked TE defense, but Mayer remains a viable fantasy spot starter.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. He got in a limited practice on Friday, and HC Pete Carroll said afterward that Bowers is close to a return. He’s evidently a long shot to play this weekend, but Bowers should at least be back after Vegas’ Week 8 bye. TE Michael Mayer is a viable fantasy spot starter again this week after posting a 5-50-1 line last Sunday.

Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers (knee, toe) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. He's seemingly in legitimate danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Chiefs. Meyers' absence would boost the target ceilings on WR Tre Tucker and TE Michael Mayer.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Pete Carroll suggested earlier this week that Bowers will likely sit out again this week, ahead of the Week 8 bye. "There’s a big bye week coming up," Carroll said Monday. "I’m always optimistic, but that doesn’t mean we’re getting him back. Looking at the long haul, it might be best to just guarantee that he’s full speed and back." Fantasy owners should not be planning on having Bowers in Week 7 lineups.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is "unlikely" to play vs. the Chiefs in Week 7, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. "They'll give him a chance," Pelissero adds. "They'll see how that knee is feeling, but they want to be smart with him." Vegas gets a Week 8 bye and will likely be targeting a Week 9 return for Bowers. We'll keep you updated on his status next week.