Brock Bowers Start or sit, Week 5

This week's outlook

Bowers is healthy and coming off back-to-back dominant outings with touchdowns in each. At $7000, he's firmly the Raiders' top target, and New England's defense hasn't forced a drop-off in volume elsewhere. Continue starting him unless target share suddenly shrinks.

Recent form

2026 season (3 games): 24 rec · 312 rec yds

• Wk 5@ NEL 17-458 rec, 110 rec yds, 1 rec TD19.0 pts
• Wk 4vs KCL 27-306 rec, 86 rec yds, 1 rec TD17.6 pts
• Wk 3@ NOW 35-2710 rec, 116 rec yds, 1 rec TD22.6 pts
• 2025 Wk 16@ HOUL 21-235 rec, 33 rec yds, 1 rec TD11.8 pts
• 2025 Wk 15@ PHIL 0-316 rec, 28 rec yds5.8 pts

Season by season

Brock Bowers: quick answers

Who does Brock Bowers play in week 5?

Brock Bowers faces New England Patriots with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Is Brock Bowers injured?

Brock Bowers has no injury designation right now.

What is Brock Bowers's DraftKings salary?

$7,000 for week 5.

What's happening with Brock Bowers

• Ashton Jeanty was limited in practice Thursday with foot and ankle injuries, clouding his status for the Raiders' game against the Patriots. The update adds concern after an inconsistent start to his season. The Raiders also received mixed injury news on Brock Bowers heading into the matchup, though further details were not confirmed.

  Thu, Oct 8, 6:42 PM ET·Reported byYahoo Sports,New York Post,ClutchPoints,Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Dylan Laube has emerged as a bright spot in Las Vegas' return game, standing out in Week 4 against Kansas City as part of the Raiders' rookie class evaluation. His special-teams production gives the team a reliable option in that phase heading into their matchup with New England.

  Thu, Oct 8, 11:01 AM ET·Reported bySilver And Black Pride,Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• The Patriots are preparing for Brock Bowers as if he's a wide receiver rather than a traditional tight end, since he's lined up inline on only 16 snaps this season. New England even had practice squad receiver Kyle Dixon wear Bowers' No. 89 to simulate his role in game-plan prep.

  Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 AM ET·Reported byPats Pulpit,Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Brock Bowers was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee issue. His practice status will be worth monitoring as the Raiders approach their next game, though no further details on severity or outlook have been provided.

  Wed, Oct 7, 8:22 PM ET·Reported byNBC Sports / ProFootballTalk,Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Ahead of New England's game against Las Vegas, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the difficulty of containing Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. His comments underscore the attention Bowers continues to draw from opposing defenses as one of the league's top young pass-catching threats at the position heading into the matchup.

  Wed, Oct 7, 1:30 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Brock Bowers in our articles

• Team previewNew England Patriots (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Las Vegas Raiders (3-1): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:43 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 5: Las Vegas Raiders (3-1) vs. New England Patriots (2-2) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:31 PM ET

• Team previewLas Vegas Raiders (3-1) Week 5 Preview vs New England Patriots (2-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:14 PM ET