Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Las Vegas Raiders have something to eagerly anticipate with novice tight end Brock Bowers.
Bowers on Sunday went beyond Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka for the most getting backyards by a novice tight end in NFL history.
The play took place when Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell got away from New Orleans Saints pass-rusher Chase Young and discovered Bowers for 13 lawns to Las Vegas’ 33-yard line with 3:02 staying in the very first half.
Ditka’s mark was 1,076 backyards that was embeded in 1961– a 63-year-old mark.
Previously in the video game, Bowers passed Amari Cooper (1,070) for the most getting lawns by a novice in a season in franchise history.
Bowers had to wait to make NFL history after choosing up 2 receptions for 8 lawns in the very first quarter.
Bowers can still set the mark for the majority of receptions by a novice in a single-season in NFL history. He requires simply another reception to pass Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (105 ). He has 4 receptions at halftime.
The Raiders picked Bowers with the 13th general choice in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Georgia. The choice ended up being an excellent one for the Raiders, as Bowers ended up being the centerpiece particularly after Davante Adams was traded to the New York Jets in October.
He is the only NFL tight end who has more than 1,000 backyards this season.
The concern stays for Bowers and the Raiders: Who will toss to him next season? The Raiders might prepare a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft or sign a complimentary representative.
In the meantime, Bowers will enjoy the minute after breaking the mark that meant numerous seasons.
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