The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. 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 Brock Bowers Playing in Week 12?
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 12?
Brock Bowers has seen his snap rate increase each week since his return and there’s not much space to improve upon the 96.6% he logged on Monday night against the Cowboys.
When great players are on the field for essentially every snap in a limited offense, they are going to be fed and fed often. The efficiency may come and go based on the attention being paid by the defense, but over the course of 60 minutes, his value as a top 5 player at the position checks in as stable.
Last week, he earned a dozen targets, cleared 100 air yards for the first time this season and saw his fourth end zone target in his three games since returning. The struggles of Geno Smith are going to make it hard for Bowers to produce at the Trey McBride level the rest of the way, but he’s firmly in the next tier at the position: that’s not going to return value on the price you paid this summer, but it’s also not going to sink your team during the postseason.
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 12
Bowers is projected to score 14.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Bowers to have six receptions for 64 yards and 0.3 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 12 Weather Impact: Browns at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
