Raiders' Brock Bowers Faces Knee Injury Uncertainty, Potential Multiple Game Absence

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has been dealing with a knee injury that has caused concern about his availability for the upcoming Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Bowers was limited in practice and then held out on Thursday and Friday, seen wearing a knee sleeve on the sidelines, which has raised fears of a potential setback related to a PCL sprain, as noted by sports medicine experts. Despite these concerns, Bowers himself expressed frustration over not being able to perform at full speed but remains optimistic about playing Sunday, though he is not allowed to disclose specifics about his injury. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll also expressed optimism that Bowers would play, though he was officially listed as questionable, and his workload might be managed if he does play. Additionally, the Raiders could face further challenges as fellow tight end Michael Mayer is also questionable due to a concussion. The Raiders' offense, which ranks 14th in passing yards, would take a hit if Bowers, a key offensive weapon with 19 receptions and 225 yards this season, misses multiple games.