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Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Chiefs. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday night that Bowers is expected back after Vegas’ Week 8 bye. Michael Mayer gets another game as lead TE today after posting a 5-50-1 line on an 80% route rate last week. This matchup is tougher against Kansas City’s fourth-ranked TE defense, but Mayer remains a viable fantasy spot starter.

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is not expected to play vs. the Chiefs tomorrow. He adds, though, that "Bowers will have a good chance to return after the bye" in Week 8. Bowers got in a limited practice on Friday and did not have a brace on that troublesome left knee. He certainly seems to be trending in the right direction and could be relatively close to 100% come Week 9. Bowers still has a chance to be a difference-maker over the second half of the season and is a nice buy-low trade target right now.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. He got in a limited practice on Friday, and HC Pete Carroll said afterward that Bowers is close to a return. He’s evidently a long shot to play this weekend, but Bowers should at least be back after Vegas’ Week 8 bye. TE Michael Mayer is a viable fantasy spot starter again this week after posting a 5-50-1 line last Sunday.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Pete Carroll suggested earlier this week that Bowers will likely sit out again this week, ahead of the Week 8 bye. "There’s a big bye week coming up," Carroll said Monday. "I’m always optimistic, but that doesn’t mean we’re getting him back. Looking at the long haul, it might be best to just guarantee that he’s full speed and back." Fantasy owners should not be planning on having Bowers in Week 7 lineups.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is "unlikely" to play vs. the Chiefs in Week 7, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. "They'll give him a chance," Pelissero adds. "They'll see how that knee is feeling, but they want to be smart with him." Vegas gets a Week 8 bye and will likely be targeting a Week 9 return for Bowers. We'll keep you updated on his status next week.

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially ruled TE Brock Bower OUT for the team's Week 6 game versus the Tennessee Titans. This will be the second consecutive game that Bowers has been sidelined as he recovers from a knee injury that originally occurred in Week 1.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. His injury requires rest, and it looks like the Raiders might be ready to give it to him. Bowers owners should not plan on having him in Week 6 fantasy lineups. TE Michael Mayer (concussion) was a full participant on Wednesday. Barring a setback, he should be cleared for this weekend's game vs. the Titans and make for a fine Week 6 spot starter.

Raiders HC Pete Carroll labeled TE Brock Bowers (knee) "week to week" on Monday. Bowers seemed to be getting healthier before taking a turn for the worse at some point last week. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that Bowers is dealing with a PCL injury and a bone bruise. Both require rest to fully heal. We'll keep you updated on the situation, but Bowers owners should plan on being without him again in Week 6 fantasy lineups. Raiders TEs Albert Okwuegbunam and Ian Thomas combined for 9 targets on a 25% share in the Week 5 loss to the Colts. Neither guy is worth adding to fantasy rosters, but TE Michael Mayer could be a nice spot starter this weekend if he clears concussion protocol.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Colts. The team rested him on Thursday and Friday, but the knee did not respond as hoped. We’ll keep you updated on Bowers’ status this coming week. With TE Michael Mayer out with his concussion, Vegas is down to TEs Ian Thomas and Albert Okwuegbunam. Neither is a viable fantasy play. We should see more targets funneled to the Raiders’ WRs and RBs today.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Raiders TE Brock Bowers is "trending toward not playing Sunday against the Colts."

Raiders HC Pete Carroll expects TE Brock Bowers (knee) to play vs. the Colts on Sunday. Bowers did not practice on Thursday or Friday, but Carroll said the team just wanted to get that knee some rest. "We just want to make sure and slow it down a little bit and give him some extra rest. That's really what we try to do," Carroll said. Bowers, though, admitted that the knee is still impacting his game. "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," he said. "I feel like I can't really do that to the best of my abilities right now." Bowers is not the fantasy force he was drafted to be right now. But even with injury docks on his projections, he still checks in fourth in the Week 5 TE rankings.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Colts. He got in a limited practice on Wednesday but was sidelined on Thursday and Friday. He watched Friday’s practice with a big sleeve on his injured left knee. We’ll look for further updates on Bowers’ status for this one and get Vegas’ inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday. TE Michael Mayer (concussion) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as questionable.

After being limited on Thursday, Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) did not practice on Thursday. Considering he was a full-go in practice all last week, it sure looks like he suffered a setback with that knee issue. We'll look for further updates on Bowers' status and see how he's listed on the final injury report tomorrow. TE Michael Mayer (concussion) remained limited in Thursday's practice, leaving him uncertain for Sunday's game vs. the Colts.

Raiders TE Michael Mayer (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Bears. His absence should mean a slight boost in pass routes for TE Brock Bowers.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers was a full participant in Wednesday's practice for the first time since injuring his knee in the season opener. He's been playing through the injury since but clearly hasn't been himself. HC Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Bowers will continue to wear a brace on that knee for "another couple weeks." But he's seemingly getting closer to 100%. Bowers remains a must-start if you have him. And, if not, he's an intriguing buy-low right now coming off two unproductive outings.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He played a full slate of snaps in Monday night's loss to the Chargers but was clearly not at 100%. It's encouraging that he was able to get back on the field for Wednesday's practice. Bowers should be healthier for this weekend's game vs. the Commanders and remains a must-start in season-long fantasy leagues.