Brock Bowers needs to heal.
But so far, the Las Vegas Raiders' star tight end has been playing through injury.
It's an open question that has bounced back and forth entering Week 5. The Raiders play the Indianapolis Colts in the early afternoon window, and Bowers' availability is in question.
He's officially questionable with his knee injury.
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Is Brock Bowers playing today?
It won't be certain until inactives come out about 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) to confirm Bowers' status, but this weekend, NFL Network has reported that Bowers is unlikely to play.
ESPN's Adam Schefter provided this further insight on Sunday morning:
"Raiders TE Brock Bowers has been playing through a PCL injury and bone bruise on his knee that has impacted his performance, per sources. Doctors have said the only way to recover from the knee injuries he suffered on opening day vs. the Patriots is to rest, which Bowers has been unwilling to do."
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Brock Bowers injury fantasy tip
At least Bowers plays in the 1 p.m. game to provide for some easy pivots.
If he's out, Michael Mayer will be TE1 in Vegas, and he's a legitimate fill-in option for fantasy football.
It's worth checking if Taysom Hill is available and qualifies at tight end in your league, too, because he returns from injury on Sunday.
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