The former Georgia star set a rookie record with 112 receptions last season. His 1,194 receiving yards were most by a rookie tight end and 11th-most by a rookie, regardless of position.

Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers is unlikely to suit up in Week 2 due to the latest update on his injury.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/chargers as Chargers news: Jim Harbaugh vs. Pete Carroll, Derwin James wants Brock Bowers, more. The Los Angeles Chargers wrap up a week of practice, then wait one extra day before Monday night’s primetime affair against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers told reporters Thursday he hopes to be available for Week 2 after suffering a knee injury during last Sunday's season-opening win over the New England Patriots.

Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers suffered a knee injury in the team's Week 1 victory against the New England Patriots. Bowers brought in five receptions for 103 yards before he was pulled from the game. It appeared that he suffered a serious non-contact injury, and it was revealed that he tweaked his knee.

Fantasy injury updates Week 2: News on Brock Bowers, Xavier Worthy, James Cook, Dallas Goedert originally appeared on The Sporting News A couple of big injury updates have already been determined for Week 2 of fantasy football, with San Francisco 49ers stars Brock Purdy and George Kittle set to miss time.

In a good bit of news for the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network caught up with Bowers after the game, and he was confident that the injury would not be an issue moving forward. We’ll see how Bowers moves through practice this week, but it’s clearly a good sign that he doesn’t seem concerned after his early exit.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers didn't finish Sunday's game against the New England Patriots after suffering a knee injury, but it sounds like there's no reason to panic.

Managers who selected Las Vegas Raiders tight Brock Bowers (knee) in their drafts this year may want to consider the waiver-wire potential of Raiders tight end Michael Mayer, who figures to be the benefactor if Bowers is unable to play Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers.