In their first seven games to begin the 2025 season, the Raiders are 2-5. Las Vegas had a bye in Week 8 and is home in Week 9 to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
For their last three games, the team has been without the production of All-Pro TE Brock Bowers. The second-year pro suffered a posterior cruciate ligament injury and a bone bruise in his left knee. This happened in the season opener. Bowers tried playing through the injury but was shut down for three consecutive games. Coming out of the bye, NFL insiders have reported that Brock Bowers is expected to make his return in Week 9.
After missing three consecutive games, Brock Bowers is back in Week 9 vs. Jacksonville
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers said he’s “ready to roll” after missing three straight games to recover from a knee injury.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders look to get back on track in Week 9 with their top pass catcher returning to the lineup. Brock Bowers has missed the last three games due to an injury in his knee. He attempted to play through the injury in weeks two through four. However, the coaching staff had to shut Bowers down for his own good. While he wanted to be on the field for his teammates, Brock Bowers needed time to recover. Missing three straight games and having a bye week gave Bowers nearly a month to rest and recover.
After a long wait, the All-Pro TE is expected to be on the field in Week 9. That’s a massive boost for a Raiders passing attack that has been lackluster. Over the last six weeks, the Raiders have totaled 926 passing yards. Ranking 32nd in the NFL over those six weeks. Additionally, QB Geno Smith has 10 interceptions this season, and nine of them have happened in the last six games.
#Raider TE Brock Bowers (knee) will be a full participant at practice today. pic.twitter.com/nW6pp5RHUe
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 29, 2025
Geno Smith will see his top target return to the lineup in Week 9 vs. Jacksonville. Head coach Pete Carroll said the team is “really happy to have him (Bowers) back.” In the first game of the season, Brock Bowers had five catches in eight targets for 103 receiving yards. On the season, he has 19 catches on 27 targets for 225 receiving yards.
At practice on Wednesday, Pete Carroll said that it looked like Brock Bowers was playing at full speed. Additionally, Carroll noted that Bowers “stole the show a little bit. So, we’re thrilled to have him back.” All signs point to the 22-year-old TE being a full go this Sunday. Las Vegas will look to save its season after a 2-5 start. They are at home in Week 9 to face the 4-3 Jaguars, who have lost two straight.
