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.

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially ruled TE Brock Bower OUT for the team's Week 6 game versus the Tennessee Titans. This will be the second consecutive game that Bowers has been sidelined as he recovers from a knee injury that originally occurred in Week 1.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. His injury requires rest, and it looks like the Raiders might be ready to give it to him. Bowers owners should not plan on having him in Week 6 fantasy lineups. TE Michael Mayer (concussion) was a full participant on Wednesday. Barring a setback, he should be cleared for this weekend's game vs. the Titans and make for a fine Week 6 spot starter.

Raiders HC Pete Carroll labeled TE Brock Bowers (knee) "week to week" on Monday. Bowers seemed to be getting healthier before taking a turn for the worse at some point last week. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that Bowers is dealing with a PCL injury and a bone bruise. Both require rest to fully heal. We'll keep you updated on the situation, but Bowers owners should plan on being without him again in Week 6 fantasy lineups. Raiders TEs Albert Okwuegbunam and Ian Thomas combined for 9 targets on a 25% share in the Week 5 loss to the Colts. Neither guy is worth adding to fantasy rosters, but TE Michael Mayer could be a nice spot starter this weekend if he clears concussion protocol.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Colts. The team rested him on Thursday and Friday, but the knee did not respond as hoped. We’ll keep you updated on Bowers’ status this coming week. With TE Michael Mayer out with his concussion, Vegas is down to TEs Ian Thomas and Albert Okwuegbunam. Neither is a viable fantasy play. We should see more targets funneled to the Raiders’ WRs and RBs today.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Colts. He got in a limited practice on Wednesday but was sidelined on Thursday and Friday. He watched Friday’s practice with a big sleeve on his injured left knee. We’ll look for further updates on Bowers’ status for this one and get Vegas’ inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday. TE Michael Mayer (concussion) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as questionable.

After being limited on Thursday, Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice on Thursday. Considering he was a full-go in practice all last week, it sure looks like he suffered a setback with that knee issue. We'll look for further updates on Bowers' status and see how he's listed on the final injury report tomorrow. TE Michael Mayer (concussion) remained limited in Thursday's practice, leaving him uncertain for Sunday's game vs. the Colts.

Raiders TE Michael Mayer (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Bears. His absence should mean a slight boost in pass routes for TE Brock Bowers.

Raiders TE Michael Mayer left in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Commanders for a concussion check. We'll update his status when we know more.

Update: Mayer has been ruled out with a concussion. It's his first documented concussion.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Chargers. He returned to a limited practice on Saturday after sitting out the previous two days. HC Pete Carroll said after Saturday's workout that he expects Bowers to play against Los Angeles. "He looked terrific today," Carroll added. We'll check for further updates on Bowers on Sunday morning, but he can stay penciled into Week 2 fantasy lineups for now. Bowers owners would still do well to have TE Michael Mayer rostered as insurance.