# Raiders TE Brock Bowers sidelined, expected back by Week 4

> Las Vegas benches its star tight end after a meniscus procedure but avoids injured reserve, signaling a quick return.
- Title: Raiders TE Brock Bowers sidelined, expected back by Week 4
- Summary: Las Vegas benches its star tight end after a meniscus procedure but avoids injured reserve, signaling a quick return. The Raiders are being cautious with…
- Keywords: brock bowers, las vegas raiders, nfl, tight end, meniscus injury, week 1, kansas city chiefs, klint kubiak, kirk cousins, miami dolphins, Raiders, Brock
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/raiders-te-brock-bowers-has-new-timeline-emerge-for-return-12451220
- Author: Jordan Sigler
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brock bowers, las vegas raiders, nfl, tight end, meniscus injury, week 1, kansas city chiefs, klint kubiak, kirk cousins, miami dolphins
## Bowers out for Week 1
The Raiders revealed tight end Brock Bowers would miss their season opener against Miami after undergoing a meniscus trim the previous week.
## Coach expected him to play
Head coach Klint Kubiak was aware of the procedure but initially believed Bowers would be healthy enough to play against the Dolphins on Sunday.
## Typical recovery is four to six weeks
Players who have a meniscus trim typically miss four to six weeks, but the Raiders didn't place Bowers on injured reserve, suggesting a faster timeline.
## Could return by Week 4
ESPN's Dan Graziano reports Bowers was healthy enough to play if necessary and believes he'll return by Week 4 against Kansas City, though it could be sooner.

> The team felt he could have played last week if necessary, and it's possible he returns this week.
## Raiders prioritize long-term health
Las Vegas is being cautious with its important offensive weapon, balancing the need to win games in September against keeping Bowers healthy for the season.
## Raiders beat Dolphins without him
Las Vegas defeated Miami 27-13 in Week 1, with Kirk Cousins throwing three touchdowns and Michael Mayer emerging as a secondary receiving option.
## Key takeaway

The Raiders are being cautious with Bowers' knee injury, sitting him out Week 1 but expecting him back within three weeks, prioritizing long-term health over early-season wins.