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ArticleRaiders 2-0 start may surprise many, but not head coach Klint KubiakSeptember 24, 2026

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without their best offensive weapon in elite tight end Brock Bowers, the Raiders came out victorious in its first two games

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Bowers sidelined for Raiders' 2-0 start; status unclear.

Elite tight end Brock Bowers was unavailable for the Raiders' first two games of the 2026 season; the source notes the Raiders achieved a 2-0 record 'without their best offensive weapon in elite tight end Brock Bowers,' indicating his absence from early-season action.

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Brock BowersPositiveRole

Bowers serves as Mendoza's primary security blanket in his first start.

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Brock BowersNeutralUsage

Raiders' TE strength; 60% of Cousins' targets go to TEs/RBs.

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Brock BowersNeutralMatchup

Bowers serves as defensive coverage comparison for how to bracket elite receivers.

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Brock BowersNeutralMatchup

Bowers cited as defensive comparison; defenses should bracket JSN like they do him.

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Brock BowersNeutralInjury

Bowers missed time with injury earlier in season; may affect All-Pro case.

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Brock BowersPositiveProjection

Bowers' 94 yards/game and 10 targets/game make him Raiders' primary passing threat vs. Seattle.

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