Brock Bowers Is Active After An Illness And His 10-Catch, 116-Yard Debut Has The Chiefs Worried

Brock Bowers is officially active for the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 4 clash against the Kansas City Chiefs, even after landing on the injury report Sunday with an illness. This was totally expected, though. The Raiders didn’t even give him a game status, which tells you they always planned on him suiting up for this huge divisional matchup.

The Illness That Couldn’t Stop Him

Imagine getting hit with an illness right before a big game, especially one against your biggest rival. That’s what happened with Bowers, showing up on the injury report Sunday. But the dude’s a warrior, apparently. The Raiders didn’t hesitate, keeping him off any official game status, which basically screamed “he’s playing” to everyone watching. It’s Week 4, and you just know a player like Bowers isn’t going to miss a game against the Chiefs unless he absolutely can’t move.

What His Season Debut Actually Means For The Raiders Offense

This isn’t just about playing through an illness, though, it’s about what Bowers brings to that Raiders offense. This game against the Chiefs is huge, and having him back is massive, especially when you remember his season debut last week. He missed the first two games of the year after a knee procedure, which had everyone wondering how he’d look. Then, boom. He came back and caught a ridiculous 10 passes for 116 yards and snagged a touchdown in their win over the Saints. That’s the kind of production you need, the kind that can absolutely swing a game.

For anyone wondering about the rest of the field, the Raiders’ inactives for this one are quarterback Aidan O’Connell, cornerback Darrell Luter, safety Tristin McCollum, offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson, and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu. For the Chiefs, they’re without left tackle Josh Simmons, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, tight end Jared Wiley, offensive tackle Diego Pounds, defensive end Jack Pyburn, and cornerback Jadon Canady. With Bowers in, the Raiders are clearly ready to push their offense. Keep an eye on how many targets he gets and if he can replicate that monster debut performance against a tough Chiefs defense. This Week 4 matchup is gonna be a barn burner, and Bowers being on the field makes it even more exciting.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.