Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Raiders Waiting on Brock Bowers’ Return: Latest Injury Timeline

Originally posted on Las Vegas Raiders on SI
By Michael Canelo | Last updated Oct 7, 2025 6:00 AM ET

The Las Vegas Raiders have hit a major patch this season already. The Raiders have not been playing close to good football this season. It has not looked good for a team that was expected to be way better than what they are showing on the field.

It has been a terrible start to the season for the Silver and Black. And for them, it is something that we cannot see coming to an end anytime soon. They have the right staff in place with the players and still have been horrible this season.

The Raiders now have a four-game losing streak after winning their first game of the season. It is unbelieve how this team is performing. On the offensive side of the ball, starting quarterback Geno Smith has been the worst in the NFL. He leads the NFL in interceptions, with nine in only five games. That is something the Raiders did not see coming. You cannot compete when your veteran quarterback is turning over the ball at that rate. It is something that the Raiders cannot overcome.

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Bowers Update on Injury

The strong unit of this team is the defense. But they have been terrible the last few weeks. They have not had anyone who could help get to the quarterback and help star defensive end Maxx Crosby. It has not been a good showing for the secondary as well. They are giving up too many big plays and cannot force a turnover. They have to get better at that. They need to give their offense some turnovers.

One player that the Raiders are missing is star tight end Brock Bowers. He is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered in Week 1. Bowers continued to play until this past game. Bowers missed Week 5, and we do not know when he will be back on the field, helping this offense.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll was asked about Bowers injury update.

"Brock, is week to week," said Carroll.

Bowers is a big part of this offense, but the way the Raiders have been playing, it would be best to keep Bowers out unit he is 100 percent. Bowers is in his second season in the NFL with the Raiders, and he has not had the season many thought he would have with this Raiders offense.

This article first appeared on Las Vegas Raiders on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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