Las Vegas Raiders want to avoid a four-game losing streak when they face the Indianapolis Colts, but they will not have one of their best weapons to help Geno Smith and the offense. Hereās the latest on Brock Bowersā status.
Per a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Bowers is inactive for todayās game and he is considered week to week with a PCL injury and bone bruise. Doctors have told him to rest and that will help the recovery but he is reportedly unwilling to do so. Regardless, heāll have to watch from the sidelines today.
Yesterday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said that Bowers was leaning towards not playing. Now, itās confirmed the second-year tight end is not a part of the roster for this crucial game.
Jakobi Meyers should have a massive game
With Bowers missing the game against the Colts, backup tight end Michael Mayer is also out due to concussion. Therefore, itās wide receiver Jakobi Meyers the one poised to have a big game. He excels in short-to-intermedium routes and Geno Smith will be happy throwing him the football all day long.
Jakobi Meyers #16 of the Las Vegas Raiders
Meyers is an excellent route runner but this season hasnāt been as good. The first two games he had 22 targets for 14 catches. However, the last two games saw only 11 targets for seven receptions. Today, he will get the chance to swallow his and Bowersā snaps and produce.
Geno Smith needs a good game
When Geno Smith signed for the Raiders, the hope was that he was going to be a big-time upgrade compared to the last QBs the team had. However, his game hasnāt been good. He is completing only 63.8% of his passes and has six touchdowns and seven interceptions, where he leads the NFL. His passer rating is 79.1.
But fair is fair, the offensive line has done things very difficult. Running back Ashton Jeanty has struggled as well because the protections is not good at all. They allow quick pressure and leave no time for either Jeanty or Smith. However, Geno is a veteran that has played well under bad O-lines before, so he needs to be better.
