NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) is “trending toward not playing” in Week 5 against the Colts.

04 October 2025

Fellow tight end Michael Mayer was ruled out Saturday, potentially leaving the position in the hands of veteran Ian Thomas. The team elevated Albert Okwuegbunam. Fantasy managers in a bind could do worse than adding Thomas for a spot start considering expected game flow against the Colts.