Raiders TE Brock Bowers delivered the fantasy points in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, despite limited help from his team. He caught four balls for a game-high 63 yards and the team's only two TDs. Only RB Ashton Jeanty drew more targets. Besides Jeanty and Bowers, WR Tre Tucker and WR Jack Bech were the only other Raiders to catch more than one pass.

Raiders TE Michael Mayer (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Chargers. He’s averaged 5.0 targets across his last three healthy games, so his absence is a boost to TE Brock Bowers and WR Tre Tucker.

The Raiders fired OC Chip Kelly. He became the highest-paid coordinator in the NFL back in February and winds up lasting just 11 games. Vegas ranks 31st in points per game (15.0), 30th in total yards per game (268.9) and 30th in offensive EPA (-77.8). In Kelly's defense, QB Geno Smith has played poorly for most of the season, the offensive line is trash, and TE Brock Bowers was banged up for most of the first two months. The QB play and offensive line aren't changing the rest of the way, so Kelly's departure is unlikely to matter for fantasy football purposes. The Raiders have not yet named an interim OC.

Brock Bowers' fantasy owners were feeling good after his monster Week 9. Those warm and fuzzies quickly went away after he managed just one catch for 31 yards in Thursday night's loss to the Broncos. Bowers was simply invisible for much of this game. His lone target in the first quarter fell incomplete. There was another incompletion in Bowers' direction early in the second quarter. He ran away from rookie DB Jahdae Barron on a crossing route later in the second for a 31-yard gain -- Vegas' biggest play of the night. And that was it. Not another target for Bowers over the final 2.5 quarters. His only other touch came on a jet sweep that was blown up for a four-yard loss by EDGE Nick Bonitto.

Brock Bowers' knee seems like it's probably feeling better. The star TE racked up 12 catches for 127 yards, and 3 TDs in Sunday's narrow loss to the Jaguars. That came on a team-high 13 targets, six more than his nearest teammate. It was the first time Bowers had played since Week 4.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) put in a full week of practice and is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Jaguars. He’ll play for the first time since Week 4. Bowers said Wednesday that he’s only “closer” to 100% now, although HC Pete Carroll raved about how he looked in practice this week. Bowers sits a bit lower than usual in the Week 9 TE rankings but remains a strong fantasy start.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. "The first part of the season was tough [and] not feeling 100%," Bowers said. "But I'm closer now." It's noteworthy that Bowers only said he's "closer" to 100%. The PCL and bone bruise in his left knee might not fully heal until the offseason. That said, an active Bowers would be nearly impossible to leave out of fantasy lineups. He returns for a plus matchup against the Jaguars' 26th-ranked TE defense.

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.