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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty delivered a nice fantasy line in Sunday's narrow loss to the Jaguars. A 5-47-1 receiving line delivered nearly all of that value and masked continued struggles in the Vegas run game. Jeanty ranked second on the team in catches and receiving yards for the game, earning a decent 13.2% target share. Jeanty also rushed 13 times for a mere 42 yards, despite the game remaining close throughout and no other Raiders RB garnering a single carry.

Sunday's return by Raiders TE Brock Bowers just happened to coincide with the best fantasy day of the season for QB Geno Smith. The QB delivered 284 yards and a season-high 4 TD tosses on 29-of-39 passing in a narrow loss to the Jaguars. Smith enters Monday night's game as the eighth-best fantasy QB for Week 9, by ESPN scoring. And his three multi-TD games this year have come in the past three contests he played with Bowers. Of course, the game ended negatively for Smith when he failed to find a receiver for what would have been the game-winning 2-point conversion late in OT.

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) put in a full week of practice and is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Jaguars. He’ll play for the first time since Week 4. Bowers said Wednesday that he’s only “closer” to 100% now, although HC Pete Carroll raved about how he looked in practice this week. Bowers sits a bit lower than usual in the Week 9 TE rankings but remains a strong fantasy start.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. "The first part of the season was tough [and] not feeling 100%," Bowers said. "But I'm closer now." It's noteworthy that Bowers only said he's "closer" to 100%. The PCL and bone bruise in his left knee might not fully heal until the offseason. That said, an active Bowers would be nearly impossible to leave out of fantasy lineups. He returns for a plus matchup against the Jaguars' 26th-ranked TE defense.

The Raiders are signing WR Tyler Lockett, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Lockett will reunite with QB Geno Smith after the duo spent 2020-2024 together in Seattle. There's opportunity for Lockett to get snaps in a weak Raiders WR corps, especially if Jakobi Meyers is traded before next week's deadline. But Lockett won't be a fantasy factor. He averaged just 10 yards across seven games for the Titans this season -- after averaging 35.3 for the Seahawks last year.

WR Tyler Lockett has asked for and been granted his release from the Titans, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. The 33-year-old evidently had enough of this rebuilding Tennessee team. Of course, Lockett wasn't doing anything to help the offense. Clearly at the end of the line, he totaled just 10 catches on 21 targets through seven games. Schefter says that Lockett is expected to sign elsewhere, but he won't be a fantasy factor.

Raiders Edge Maxx Crosby left Sunday's blowout loss to Kansas City in the second quarter with knee and back injuries. But neither issue was new, and it doesn't sound like he'll miss further time. Las Vegas gets a Week 8 bye before a home date with the Jaguars.

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.

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is not expected to play vs. the Chiefs tomorrow. He adds, though, that "Bowers will have a good chance to return after the bye" in Week 8. Bowers got in a limited practice on Friday and did not have a brace on that troublesome left knee. He certainly seems to be trending in the right direction and could be relatively close to 100% come Week 9. Bowers still has a chance to be a difference-maker over the second half of the season and is a nice buy-low trade target right now.

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 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 rookie WR Jack Bech played easily his largest role to date in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Bech wound up third among Vegas WRs in total snaps (four ahead of Dont'e Thornton) but trailed Thornton 23-19 in routes. Bech drew five targets, posting 3 receptions for 27 yards.

Raiders QB Geno Smith delivered another stinker in Sunday's loss to the Colts. He went 25-of-36 passing for 228 yards, 0 TDs, and 2 INTs. Smith accumulated 134 of those yards in the first half, which ended with a mere 20-3 deficit. The Colts tacked on another 20 points in the third quarter, yet Smith couldn't get any teammate more than 5 receptions or 62 yards by the end.

The final numbers make it look like TE Albert Okwuegbunam played a key role for the Raiders Sunday, with Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer out. But don't let his 5-36 receiving line on six targets (tied for second on the team) fool you.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty wound up with decent numbers in Sunday's lopsided loss to the Colts. He carried 14 times for 67 yards (4.8 per rush) and led the team with seven targets. Jeanty caught five of those for 42 yards.