The Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) will host the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Brock Bowers.
Is Bowers Playing in Week 9?
Bowers is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Raiders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Bowers in Week 9?
We haven’t seen Brock Bowers since September, and while the knee was obviously bothering him for three of his four games played, he was still just one of four TEs with at least four grabs in each week during the first month of the season.
Forget about the draft capital you spent on him. You’re not going to get a good return on that. But do you have a starter at the ugliest position in the sport? You do.
This offense is limited in a variety of ways, and while the Michael Mayer usage is likely here to stay, if we get anything close to a healthy version of Bowers, he’ll earn enough in the way of opportunities to make playing him far better than spinning the wheel of randomness on the waiver wire.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Bowers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Bowers is projected to score 13.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Bowers to have six receptions for 60 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Bowers could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Jaguars at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
