Ryan McFadden
HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders tight finish Brock Bowers (knee) didn't follow for 2 straight days, however coach Pete Carroll expects him to play Sunday in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts. He's listed as questionable.
Carroll mentioned Bowers didn't undergo any setback. The staff needed to present him further relaxation.
“We simply need to make certain and gradual it down a little bit bit and provides him some additional relaxation. That is actually what we attempt to do,” Carroll mentioned.
Bowers mentioned he is feeling higher every week and needs to proceed that pattern. He mentioned he isn't allowed to share additional particulars on his harm however added that is it has been irritating to cope with.
Bowers has performed by a knee harm that he suffered within the season-opening win over the New England Patriots. Regardless of Bowers being on the sphere, his manufacturing has gone down drastically.
He has totaled 14 catches for 122 yards since his five-catch, 103-yard efficiency in Week 1. Bowers — who has performed with a brace and a sleeve on his left knee — has been held to underneath 50 receiving yards for 3 straight video games — the longest stretch with lower than 50 yards in his two-year profession.
Bowers, nonetheless, led the Raiders in yards in final week's loss to the Chicago Bears with 46.
“It is painful, sore, simply annoying [and] irritating as a result of I need to be again to full power and going full pace, having the ability to separate from guys,” Bowers mentioned. “I really feel like I am unable to actually do this to the most effective of my skills proper now.”
Carroll mentioned Wednesday that Bowers' harm has not impacted how the Raiders run their offense, and he hopes to present the staff's high go catcher the ball extra within the coming weeks.
“We're nonetheless making an attempt to get the ball to him and use the entire nice expertise that he has. So, nothing's modified in that regard,” Carroll mentioned. “I believe we will see him higher as he removes that brace in a few weeks or every time that occurs.”
Las Vegas was already coming into its street matchup in opposition to the Colts with a major harm to its offense. Beginning left deal with Kolton Miller was positioned on the injured reserve listing on Tuesday after struggling a excessive ankle sprain in opposition to the Bears.
Tight finish Michael Mayer is questionable after being sidelined final week with a concussion. Mayer was restricted at follow all through the week.
Linebacker Brennan Jackson (foot) was positioned on the injured reserve listing Friday whereas broad receiver Alex Bachman was signed to the energetic roster from the follow squad in a corresponding transfer.
