# Raiders Get Positive News on Brock Bowers' Week 3 Status

> Raiders expect tight end Brock Bowers back for Week 3 against Saints.
- Title: Raiders Get Positive News on Brock Bowers' Week 3 Status
- Summary: Raiders expect tight end Brock Bowers back for Week 3 against Saints. Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to return for Week 3 against the New Orleans…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/raiders-get-positive-news-on-brock-bowers-week-3-status-report-12479130
- Author: Matt Audilet
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: raiders, brock bowers, nfl, week 3, new orleans saints, meniscus surgery, tight end, miami dolphins, los angeles chargers
## Raiders start 2-0
The Las Vegas Raiders began their 2026 NFL campaign with victories over the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers.
## Bowers undergoes meniscus surgery
Superstar tight end Brock Bowers had a meniscus trimming procedure that held him off the field for the first two games.
## Rapoport reports Bowers back this weekend
NFL insider Ian Rapoport said Bowers is expected to return for the Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday.

> Expect Brock Bowers back on Sunday
## Bowers' 2025 stats
Bowers missed five games due to knee injury issues in 2025, reeling in 64 catches for 680 yards and seven touchdowns.
## Raiders use backup tight end
Kirk Cousins and the Raiders have leaned on backup tight end Michael Mayer in Bowers' absence.
## Raiders aim to stay undefeated
With Bowers likely back, the Raiders will look to remain undefeated as they take on the New Orleans Saints.
## Key takeaway

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to return for Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints after meniscus surgery.