Raiders TE Brock Bowers expected to play vs. Saints
Las Vegas' star tight end is expected to be on the field Sunday barring a surprise, after the team did not elevate a tight end in previous weeks
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Brock Bowers is expected to play Sunday against the Saints, barring a surprise, giving the Raiders their star tight end back after a knee issue.
Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN): Raiders TE Brock Bowers (questionable, knee) is expected to play Sunday vs New Orleans barring a surprise, per source. Head coach Klint Kubiak said this week he was optimistic about Bowers' return, and the Raiders did not elevate a tight end like in previous weeks.
Bowers was listed as questionable with the knee injury, but head coach Klint Kubiak said this week he was optimistic about the tight end's return. The Raiders also did not elevate a tight end like they had in previous weeks, a strong signal they expect Bowers to be available.
The news is a major boost for a Las Vegas offense that has missed its most dynamic pass catcher. Bowers has been the focal point of the passing game when healthy, and his return gives the Raiders a much-needed weapon against New Orleans.
With Bowers back in the lineup, the Raiders' offense gets its full complement of playmakers. The expectation is he'll be on the field Sunday, with the team's decision not to add tight end depth reinforcing that he's ready to go.