Raiders tight end Brock Bowers became the first player at his position to record at least 70 receiving yards in each of the first six games of a season. The 2024 first-round pick has already set major rookie records, but injuries have limited his availability. When healthy, he gives Las Vegas an elite target for its planned quarterback of the future, Fernando Mendoza.

By the Numbers
  • 6 straight games with at least 70 receiving yards — an NFL record for a tight end to open a season.
  • 112 catches and 1,194 receiving yards as a rookie, both records for their respective categories: most receptions in a rookie season and most receiving yards by a rookie tight end.
  • 5 touchdowns in his rookie season.
  • 7 games missed across the past two seasons: 5 last year and 2 this year.
Yes, But

Bowers’ production has been exceptional, but injuries remain the main obstacle to his long-term impact. He missed five games last season and has already missed two this year.

Bottom Line

When Bowers is on the field, he gives the Raiders a record-setting, potentially franchise-defining target; keeping him healthy is the challenge.