Star tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim on Tuesday in Dallas, and he’s now expected to miss "a game or two," according to ESPN.This is a tremendous blow to the Raiders’ new-look offense under head coach Klint Kubiak, as Bowers, who dealt with lingering knee issues last season, was expected to be Kirk Cousins’ top target entering the new campaign.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGELas Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) looks on before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Dec.14, 2025.
(Eric Hartline/Imagn Images)The report added that Bowers was banged up "a little in camp," and he had the injury diagnosed last week.Surgery was scheduled and Dr.
Daniel Cooper operated on Bowers, who will now hope to return in Week 3, though the "game or two" timeline can always vary depending on the player.While Bowers isn’t expected to miss significant time at the moment, an interesting part of the report is the fact the Raiders knew since last week, but it was never mentioned.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Of course, teams don’t care how fantasy football lineups are impacted throughout the season.
But for a league that has roughly 40 million Americans playing fantasy football annually, which relies heavily on disclosed injuries in terms of drafting and lineups being placed, Bowers’ injury is shocking those who own him as the 2026 season kicks off in Seattle on Wednesday night.Bowers is also a top draft choice for many in fantasy football considering the volume he receives for the Raiders as well as his outstanding rookie campaign, where he totaled 1,194 yards on 112 receptions with five touchdowns.Had fantasy managers known about Bowers’ injury, skepticism about taking him with such a high pick would’ve likely entered the minds of many.Cameron Rose Newell and Brock Bowers attend the 2026 ACM Awards at MGM Gra...