Brock Bowers Likely to remain out through Week 7

Bowers, the Las Vegas Raiders' tight end, has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans due to a knee injury and is considered unlikely to be available for the Week 7 contest at Kansas City, as reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

He sustained a bone bruise and PCL injury in his knee during the Raiders' Week 1 win over the Patriots, which noticeably slowed him in the subsequent three games and led to his absence in the recent 40-6 loss to the Colts. To facilitate recovery, Bowers was held out of all Week 6 practices and was ruled out two days before the Titans matchup, emphasizing the need for rest to fully overcome the injury.

According to Pelissero, the Raiders plan to give Bowers a chance to play in Week 7 against the Chiefs if his knee shows unexpected improvement after two weeks off, but the team is taking a cautious approach, especially with a bye week in Week 8. This careful management suggests that fantasy managers should have alternative tight end options available until at least Week 9.

In related news, running back White is inactive for the Titans game, while quarterback Smith will remain the starter, as the team had no serious discussions about benching him despite a four-game losing streak. Additionally, tight end Mayer has no injury designation and is expected to play, as confirmed by Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com, who also reported on Bowers' practice absences and coach Pete Carroll's comments on his status.