The Raiders haven’t missed Brock Bowers yet, as they have jumped out to a 2-0 start without their star tight end. But his return will create a ripple effect throughout the offense.

The NFL season is set to begin on Wednesday night, and fantasy football owners are already in panic mode. On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the Las Vegas Raiders will be without Pro Bowl tight end Brock Bowers,

Las Vegas Raiders star Brock Bowers underwent meniscus surgery in Dallas and is expected to miss a game or two, blindsiding fantasy football managers.

Brock Bowers is set to make his season debut. Get the latest injury update and fantasy football implications for Bowers, Kirk Cousins, Ashton Jeanty, Tre Tucker, and Michael Mayer. The first injury report of the week for the Raiders sees the return of two starters, including TE Brock Bowers.

Doubt surrounding Bowers amplified Saturday morning, however, as the Raiders announced a contract extension for No. 2 tight end Michael Mayer. It's reportedly a three-year, $45 million deal, making Mayer the eighth-highest paid tight end in total value, per Spotrac.

Breaking injury news on Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.

Brock Bowers could be back for the Raiders in Week 3. How cautious should the Raiders be with their star tight end? The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the best surprises of the 2026 season so far.

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, according to the injury report, as he works his way back from knee surgery.