Raiders TE Brock Bowers' recovery timeline following his knee problem in the game against the Patriots
The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off their 2025 season against the New England Patriots, with Pete Carroll making his debut as the Patriots' head coach. The Raiders' depth chart showed several key players in their starting positions.
At the Punter and Holder positions, AJ Cole was listed as the first-string player. Darnay Holmes and Eric Stokes were the first-string Cornerbacks, while Kyu Blu Kelly and Darien Porter were listed as second-string Cornerbacks. Brock Bowers, who had a standout performance in Week 1, was the first-string tight end, with Michael Mayer as the second-string option.
Tre Tucker was listed as the first-string Kick Returner and Punt Returner, with Ashton Jeanty and Dylan Laube as the second-string options. Daniel Carlson was the first-string Kicker, and Jacob Bobenmoyer was the first-string Long Snapper.
However, the Raiders had to adjust their offense when Brock Bowers left the game due to a knee injury. He was taken into the medical tent twice during the game, and his availability for the next game is currently uncertain. This setback forced the Raiders to rely on Michael Mayer and Ian Thomas, who stepped up to fill the gap.
Daniel Carlson connected on a field goal to stretch the lead to 20-10 for the Raiders, thanks in part to a key reception from tight end Michael Mayer. The Raiders' defense, led by Elandon Roberts at Middle Linebacker, held strong, despite the absence of Brock Bowers.
The Raiders are hoping for a speedy recovery for Brock Bowers, as they continue their quest for a win in Pete Carroll's debut season with the Patriots. The focus now shifts to the health of their star tight end and how the team will adapt in his absence.
