That is, until the Las Vegas Raiders took the field on Sunday.
He had a career day for the Raiders against the Jaguars, catching 12 passes for 127 yards and three touchdowns.
It was the first game Bowers had played since the last week of September.
And the Raiders have a quick turnaround, as they open Week 10 against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night.
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Is Brock Bowers playing tonight?
Yes, Brock Bowers is scheduled to play Thursday night against the Broncos.
He was on the injury report this week with a toe injury.
But Bowers’ Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday rosters were all for full practices, and he did not receive any injury designations.
The Broncos are a tough matchup, one of the most complete defenses in the league.
But if the Raiders are going to move the ball, especially with Jakobi Meyers traded, it will have to be through Bowers. He will have the opportunity to shine in the national spotlight in prime time on Amazon Prime Video.