by: Chandler Vessels 58 minutes ago ChandlerVessels
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is active for Monday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced. Bowers had previously been listed questionable due to a knee injury.
Bowers did not practice during the week, but was a limited participant on Saturday. His involvement in Saturday’s practice opened the door for him to play, and it appears Las Vegas will attempt to put him on the field against their divisional foe.
The tight end suffered the injury when Bowers took a big hit out of bounds on a 38-yard reception in the third quarter a Week 1 contest against the New England Patriots. He did not return to the game but told reporters afterward that he was “fine.”
That certainly looks to be true given the fact that he was activated for this contest. He’ll figure to be a key target for quarterback Geno Smith after managing five catches for 103 yards in the 20-13 win against the Patriots.
Bowers is coming off a strong rookie season, in which he totaled 112 receptions for 1,194 yards — both rookie records — and five touchdowns. Similar production is expected during his sophomore season if he can stay healthy.