Las Vegas Raiders Tight End Brock Bowers made history in Sunday afternoon’s 25-10 win on the road against the New Orleans Saints. He surpassed Hall of Famer Mike Ditka for the most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in league history. Bowers finished the game with 1,144 receiving yards.
Bowers was drafted No. 14 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2024 NFL Draft and has taken the league by storm in his rookie campaign. He is third in the league in receptions and ninth in receiving yards. Bowers has been one of the lone bright spots on a Las Vegas Raiders team that has struggled this season. Will Bowers be able to finish the regular season strong?
Las Vegas Raiders Season Summary
Brock Bowers stands alone 👏
The most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in NFL history! ☠️ pic.twitter.com/hasSGbr8aY
— ESPN (@espn) December 29, 2024
Las Vegas(4-12) has seen their draft position tumble after wins in consecutive weeks. The Raiders have struggled on offense this season. They are 25th in total yards per game and 28th in points per game. The team has had a revolving door at quarterback with Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, and Desmond Ridder all having time under center for the Las Vegas Raiders this season.
The team’s defense has been middling this season. The loss of All-Pro Defensive Lineman Maxx Crosby has hampered the defense’s performance though. Even when healthy in 2024, Crosby did not look like himself. The Vegas defense is 11th in yards allowed and 24th in points allowed. The defense of the Las Vegas Raiders has fought hard this season, but they have not been helped by their poor offense.
Final Thoughts
Bowers will look to put a bow on a tremendous rookie season next week. Las Vegas will close out the regular season at home against the Los Angeles Chargers. Even though the Raiders have won two straight games, it is too little too late. This winning streak may also alter the course of the team’s history. Vegas was seemingly destined for a top 1 or 2 pick, but they are now drafting eighth in the 2025 NFL Draft.
