Nabs seventh TD in Week 16
Bowers had five receptions on as many targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.
Geno Smith (shoulder/back) returned from a one-game absence and reignited his tight end's hot streak dating back to Week 13. The veteran signal-caller found Bowers in the end zone in the second quarter for the fourth touchdown in the duo's last three active games. The 22-year-old Bowers is well off the pace from the 1,194 receiving yards he racked up in 2024 as a rookie, but his improved nose for the end zone (seven trips) as a sophomore has helped offset the dip in volume. Bowers can be viewed as a premier tight end in fantasy for next Sunday's tilt against the Giants.
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Tyler Lockett
WR | LV
Logs full practice Wednesday
Lockett (wrist) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Michael Mayer
TE | LV
Slated for TE1 duties sans Bowers
The Raiders placed Brock Bowers (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, which means Mayer will serve as the Raiders' No. 1 tight end for the final two games of the regular season, beginning with Sunday's game against the Giants.
Brock Bowers
TE | LV
Move to IR official
The Raiders placed Bowers (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Brock Bowers
TE | LV
Reportedly headed to IR
The Raiders plan to place Bowers (knee) on IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Jack Bech
WR | LV
Fills in as WR2
Bech caught two of three targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.
Tre Tucker
WR | LV
Garners six touches in loss
Tucker brought in four of five targets for 43 yards and took two carries for 11 yards in Sunday's 23-21 loss to Houston.
Geno Smith
QB | LV
Throws two TDs in Week 16 return
Smith (shoulder/back) completed 16 of 23 pass attempts for 201 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.
Ashton Jeanty
RB | LV
Overcomes tough matchup against HOU
Jeanty ran the ball 24 times for 128 yards and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for 60 yards and another score in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.
Tyler Lockett
WR | LV
Hurts wrist Sunday
Lockett exited Sunday's game against the Texans due to a wrist injury.
Geno Smith
QB | LV
Confirmed Week 16 starter
Head coach Pete Carroll confirmed Friday that Smith will start Sunday's game against the Texans, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
