BrockBowers

News: 1 day agoBowers caught 10 of 13 targets for 116 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints.

Spin: Making his season debut after minor knee surgery cost him the first two contests, Bowers immediately stepped back into his role as the Raiders' top pass catcher, leading the team in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The star tight end's last catch was his biggest, as he connected with Kirk Cousins for a four-yard TD in the fourth quarter that proved to be the game-winning score. Bowers is clearly fully recovered from his surgery, and he'll be a key part of the Las Vegas offense once again in Week 4 at home against Kansas City.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Bowers entered 2025 with high expectations and appeared well on his way to another productive season with 103 yards in Week 1, but a late-game injury limited him for three weeks and led to five full missed games. Bowers remained productive when healthy, finishing second among tight ends in fantasy PPG. Incredibly, he tied for fifth in the NFL with 13 end zone targets despite all the missed action. Bowers, who posted a 112-1,194-5 receiving line as a rookie in 2024, will be the top target for No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. The 23-year-old is well positioned for a highly productive season and should be on your radar in the second or third round.