Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is unlikely to suit up in Week 2 after suffering a knee injury in Week 1.
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Bowers was pulled from the game against the New England Patriots after he took a hit to the side of his knee. After getting up, it appeared that something was wrong, and he ran to the sideline.
Bowers was then removed from the rest of the game, but ensured that the injury was nothing to be concerned about. Following the game, he was given a "day-to-day" designation, which meant he could return for Week 2.
Despite the indication that his knee injury would not knock him out for long, signs are pointing to Bowers missing Week 2.
Bowers did not practice for the second day in a row, and having two DNP (did not participate) stauses in a row usually points to a player not being able to suit up.
The Raiders' final injury report will be due tomorrow, and Bowers receiving his third DNP would all but guarantee that he will miss the divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
It is better that Bowers sits so that his knee injury does not become something far worse. He is an important player on the Raiders' offense, and his missing more than one game due to a significant knee injury would be tough.
The Raiders are better off allowing Bowers to fully heal before getting him back on the field to potentially hurt himself more.
Bowers began the 2025 NFL season off in a big way, putting together five receptions for 103 yards. He would have likely tacked on more yardage had he not been pulled due to the knee injury.
It is only Week 2, and it is better that Bowers misses time now than if he returns too early and is forced to sit more than one game. The Raiders will miss his production, but it is better to be safe, especially given that knee injuries can be tricky.
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