by: Nick Schultz 2 hours ago NickSchultz_7
The Las Vegas Raiders downgraded tight end Brock Bowers to doubtful after Friday’s practice. He practiced in limited fashion, but is not likely to play in Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bowers did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday as he continues to work his way back from a PCL injury. However, he took the field Friday, which was a positive sign even though he was in a limited capacity.
But with the bye week looming, it does not appear Bowers will play in Sunday’s game. That means Michael Mayer is likely in line to take the starting role once again.
Bowers is one of three players who carry an injury designation for Sunday’s game. Wide receivers Jakobi Meyers and Alex Bachman are both questionable after limited practices. Everyone else is off the injury report, including defensive end Maxx Crosby , who appeared on the injury report Friday with a back injury and was limited. Crosby will be good to go for Sunday, though.
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Meyers got some more work than Bowers did Friday. However, he sounded optimistic the second-year tight end would be able to come back soon. Las Vegas is off next week.