BrockBowers

News: 5 days agoBowers secured 13 of 16 targets for 126 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 34-19 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also rushed once for minus-3 yards.

Spin: Bowers set the pace across the board for the Raiders in all three components of his receiving line, with the trio of figures also serving as new career highs. Bowers now has double-digit target tallies and at least eight catches in four of his last six games, as he continues to serve as the clear-cut leader of the air attack following the trade of Davante Adams to the Jets. The star rookie should be set up for another busy afternoon in a Week 12 home AFC West clash against the Broncos next Sunday.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: The top tight end prospect in this year's draft class, Bowers landed in a puzzling spot, selected 13th overall by the Raiders, who already had 2023 second-rounder Michael Mayer (plus Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers at wide receiver). Though a high-ankle sprain cost him four games of his final season at Georgia, Bowers posted stunning receiving numbers during a three-year career there: 175 receptions, 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns, all easily FBS position bests, plus 8.9 yards after the catch per reception. He should immediately grab a prominent role in the Raiders' offense, though Mayer's presence could cut into his snaps, especially if Bowers struggles to adapt to the blocking chores of the position initially. Nevertheless, he has legitimate TE1 upside.