Bowers, Meyers Ruled Out vs Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders will be without top tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers for Sunday's trip to Kansas City after both were ruled out following limited practices. Bowers is sidelined by a Week 1 PCL sprain and bone bruise to his left knee, has missed the past two games, and the team is targeting a return after its Week 8 bye. Backup Michael Mayer has assumed the TE1 role and produced in Bowers's absence. Other inactives for the game include Zamir White, Caleb Rogers, JJ Pegues and Tonka Hemingway, forcing roster and game‑plan adjustments. Bowers was a First-Team All-Pro rookie in 2024 with 112 receptions for 1,194 yards and five TDs and has 19 catches for 225 yards in four games this season. The matchup in Kansas City carries AFC standing implications against the three-time defending AFC champion Chiefs.