Brock Bowers hit a huge milestone in his comeback from injury against the Jaguars
The Las Vegas Raiders got a big boost on Sunday with the return of star tight end Brock Bowerswho amazed with a transcendent performance, despite the team’s narrow 30-29 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium.
Bowers had missed the previous three games with a left PCL knee injury. Upon his return, he caught 12 of 13 targets for 127 yards and three touchdowns, while also gaining six yards on his only rushing attempt. Bowers reached the end zone in the second quarteragain late in the fourth, and once again in overtime, keeping Las Vegas alive until the very end.
The secret ending was the result his fourth career 100-yard gametying him with NFL legends Kellen Winslow, Charl Young and Jimmy Graham for the most 100-yard games among tight ends in their first 22 career contests. What’s more, the milestone is tied for sixth among the most difficult first-two-season performances in NFL history.
Bowers’ second touchdown was especially noteworthy. After a two-minute warning in the fourth quarter, he raced past the Jacksonville secondary for a 27-yard field goal to give the Raiders a temporary 23-20 lead with just 1:52 left.
His third touchdown came in overtime when quarterback Geno Smith connected with Bowers from two yards out to bring Las Vegas within one point at 30-29. The Raiders attempted a two-point conversion to secure the victory, but DaVon Hamilton deflected the pass, snuffing out Las Vegas’ hopes.
Facing an offensive slump all season long, Bowers’ performance provided a bright spot for the Raiders. He accounted for about a third of Smith’s targets. Smith finished with 29 catches on 39 attempts for 284 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
Rookie running back Ashton Ginty also contributed significantly, rushing 13 times for 42 yards and catching five passes for 47 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown that gave Los Angeles a short-lived 16-13 lead in the fourth quarter. Jacoby Meyers, Tre Tucker and Michael Meyer added 23, 38 and 26 receiving yards, respectively, but none matched Bowers’ impact.
Looking ahead, the Raiders will hit the road to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 10.
2025-11-03 08:03:00
