Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers suffered a knee injury in Week 1 against the New England Patriots, initially described as day-to-day. Since then, the superstar hasn’t been as explosive as he once was, leaving many fans concerned that something is wrong. Bowers has caught 14 passes on 19 targets for 122 yards, averaging 4.6 receptions and 40.6 yards per game, over the past three weeks.
He detailed his struggles with playing through the injury.
“It’s painful, sore, just annoying [and] frustrating because I want to be back to full strength and going full speed, being able to separate from guys,” Bowers said, via Ryan McFadden ofESPN. “I feel like I can’t really do that to the best of my abilities right now.”
Las Vegas Raiders’ All-Pro hit with brutal injury news for Week 5
NFL Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers
Brock Bowers practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday but was held out on Thursday and Friday, giving him the best chance to play in Week 5. However, the optimism has faded, with Ian Rapoport reporting on Saturday that he is trending towards not playing against the Indianapolis Colts. To add salt to the wound, the Raiders elevated Albert Okwuegbunam, and the team will reveal their inactive players list 90 minutes before kickoff, officially deciding Bowers’ fate.
The #Raiders also elevated TE Albert Okwuegbunam from the practice squad, while ruling out TE Michael Mayer (concussion). https://t.co/ixG18s4ugz
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 4, 2025
Something clearly isn’t right with him, and it was only a matter of time before fans figured out what exactly is going on.
Las Vegas Raiders’ superstar’s injury revealed
Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) makes a catch against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
According to Adam Schefter, Brock Bowers has been playing through a PCL injury and a bone bruise in his left knee ever since Week 1. Doctors have advised rest as the only way to recover, but he appears unwilling to do so. The Raiders hope that Bowers’ sitting out will help him fully recover sooner rather than later, allowing him to regain his explosiveness.
Raiders TE Brock Bowers has been playing through a PCL injury and bone bruise on his knee that has impacted his performance, per sources. Doctors have said the only way to recover from the knee injuries he suffered on opening day vs. the Patriots is to rest, which Bowers has been… pic.twitter.com/UAdyCiyb36
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2025
Fans react to the latest development
Jan 5, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders fans hold a Raider Nation banner during tailgate festivities before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Brock Bowers the rest of the season because he refuses to rest— pic.twitter.com/2OjaXu67nn
— Billionaire (@PackersGOATS) October 5, 2025
Top 4 in TE recieving yards with a bone bruise and PCL is crazy
— shiv (@S0SUKEAlZEN) October 5, 2025
why don’t they rest him in a meaningless season before they ruin a top TE of the age
— Jimbo (@JimbosJunkbox) October 5, 2025
He’s a great player, but might be shortening his career.
— Joe (@JoeLawMetaX) October 5, 2025
He needs a bye week
— Hineycoin (@hineycoin) October 5, 2025
Sounds like he should have been on the injury report last week
— DB (@dumpingbandit) October 5, 2025
That explains a lot about his recent play
— Tom (@tom_web31) October 5, 2025
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