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Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returns for Week 3 win over Saints

Brock Bowers came back from an absence to play in the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints, helping the team remain undefeated.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 Brock Bowers is a tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders.
2 Bowers returned to play in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints, per Yahoo Sports.
3 The Raiders were undefeated after three weeks of the season, according to Yahoo Sports.
4 The Raiders quarterback compared Bowers to Justin Jefferson after his performance, according to the New York Post.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to action in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints, following a period of absences, according to Yahoo Sports.

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The Raiders remained undefeated through three weeks of the season, a result Yahoo Sports linked in part to Bowers' return.

According to Yahoo Sports, Bowers disclosed an unwanted development that had led to his prior absences, though the specific detail was not included in the supplied material.

The New York Post reported that Bowers' performance drew a comparison from the Raiders quarterback, who likened him to NFL wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

How each side covered it

Left

1 outlet
  • USA Today reported on Week 3 snap counts for the Raiders against the Saints, noting Brock Bowers' return.

“Raiders Week 3 snap counts vs Saints: Brock Bowers' big return” — USA Today

Center

1 outlet
  • Yahoo Sports reported Bowers returned to action in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.
  • Yahoo Sports noted the Raiders were undefeated after three weeks, partly attributed to Bowers' return.
  • Yahoo Sports said Bowers revealed an unwanted development that caused his absences, without detailing it.

“Raiders TE Brock Bowers Reveals Unwanted Development That Led to Absences” — Yahoo Sports

Right

1 outlet
  • The New York Post reported that the Raiders quarterback compared Bowers to Justin Jefferson.
  • The New York Post emphasized Bowers' talent level following his performance.

“Brock Bowers' emphatic statement has Raiders QB likening him to Justin Jefferson” — New York Post

Questions readers ask

What happened with Brock Bowers in Week 3?

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3 after missing time, according to Yahoo Sports.

Why was Brock Bowers absent before Week 3?

Yahoo Sports reported that Bowers revealed an unwanted development that led to his absences, but did not specify what it was.

How did the Raiders perform in Week 3?

The Las Vegas Raiders remained undefeated through three weeks of the season, according to Yahoo Sports.

What did the Raiders quarterback say about Bowers?

According to the New York Post, the Raiders quarterback likened Bowers to NFL wide receiver Justin Jefferson after his performance against the Saints.

Sources · 3 outlet reports

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