The Las Vegas Raiders’ tight end Brock Bowers remains a question mark for Week 3 after missing the first two games due to a knee procedure. Bowers did not participate in Friday’s practice and was listed as questionable, although Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said this was part of a planned recovery approach. Kubiak also noted the team would not do a pregame workout with Bowers this week as they did last week, leaving his availability uncertain. According to The Athletic’s Sam Warren, there’s roughly a 50/50 chance Bowers will suit up.
Bowers underwent surgery to fix a meniscus issue shortly before the season began and has yet to appear on the field in 2026. His absence has been one of the more surprising storylines early in the NFL season, given expectations for his role in the Raiders’ offense.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is expected to miss several weeks after sustaining a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his knee. ESPN’s Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter reported that Goedert has been sidelined during practice this week and is unlikely to play in Week 3. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN added that Goedert should avoid the injured reserve list, which suggests he could return within a month. The Eagles will be without one of their main offensive weapons for the foreseeable future.
In Washington, Chigoziem Okonkwo has also been ruled out for Week 3. The Commanders tight end suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 and has not practiced all week. He missed last week’s game and continues to recover, with the team holding off placing him on injured reserve. That raises expectations he could return in the near future, possibly as soon as Week 4 or 5. His status remains a concern for fantasy managers relying on Washington’s passing game.
Bowers’s situation remains the most uncertain among fantasy-relevant tight ends. Kubiak’s comments suggest a cautious approach as the Raiders manage his workload. The decision not to conduct a pregame workout is a departure from last week’s routine, hinting that the team is still gauging his readiness. Raiders fans and fantasy owners will be watching closely for any updates before the Week 3 kickoff.
Goedert’s injury is confirmed as a sprained MCL, and the Eagles’ medical staff expect him to miss a few weeks, though the timeline is still somewhat open. His absence leaves a gap in Philadelphia’s offense and impacts tight end rankings across fantasy leagues.
Okonkwo’s hamstring injury has kept him off the field since Week 1, and his continued absence from practice aligns with the team’s cautious stance. Despite the setback, there is optimism about his return in the near term, with no placement on injured reserve so far.
As Week 3 approaches, tight end injuries continue to shape roster decisions. Bowers’s participation remains uncertain, Goedert is sidelined for multiple weeks, and Okonkwo is still recovering. Coaches and fantasy players alike will be waiting for further updates on these key players.
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