BrockBowers

News: 2 days agoBowers caught seven of eight targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers. He also rushed once for two yards and lost a fumble.

Spin: Bowers had a 21-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter and came one yard short of scoring again on a 33-yard catch on a fourth-quarter drive that ended with a Kirk Cousins interception in the end zone. The star TE has reached 70 receiving yards in all seven of his appearances this season and is up to six touchdowns. Bowers came five receiving yards shy of his season high and continues to roll, even as the 4-5 Raiders drop out of contention in the AFC. He'll likely face more resistance in Week 10 against the Seahawks, who just held Cardinals TE Trey McBride to 54 yards.

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.