The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. 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 2?
Bowers (knee), who is listed as questionable, was practicing with the team Saturday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports. He’s 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 Brock Bowers in Week 2?
If you’re reading this, you’re aware of what Brock Bowers is and that’s a machine. We’ve seen him on the professional stage 18 times, and he’s already hit 90 receiving yards seven times.
For context, Justin Jefferson, Puka Nacua, and Ja’Marr Chase all had seven such stat lines through their first 18 career games. In fact, since 2000, Odell Beckham and Victor Cruz are the only players to top seven in that very niche stat that you can now flaunt at your Week 2 watch party.
I’m not worried about the knee injury that he seemed to pick up late last week, and I’m not worried about Michael Mayer earning a red zone target. For me, Mayer is Tyler Allgeier to Bowers’ Bijan Robinson, case closed.
You spent up at the position this summer to have a built-in edge every week over your league, and while Geno Smith may not be a perfect QB, he certainly looked comfortable in funneling the targets where they needed to go in this offense, and that’s all you care about.
Bowers had 8+ targets in both Charger games last season, and I’d be surprised if he doesn’t make it three-for-three in that regard this week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Bowers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Bowers is projected to score 17.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Bowers to have 8 receptions for 82 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Bowers could also add 1 rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Chargers at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
