Brock Bowers is inactive for the Raiders in Sundays game against the Colts as a knee-rest plan takes him off the field, leaving the top receiving option sidelined and forcing a tight end-by-committee approach. Mayer is out with a concussion, shrinking playmaking options at tight end and elevating depth players like Runyon, Ian Thomas, and Albert Okwuegbunam. Germaine Pratt sits too, easing the defensive burden but tightening the Raiders' fantasy risk at TE and heightening Colts' defensive attention on other targets.

Raiders expect Brock Bowers to play Sunday after rest, while Michael Mayer’s availability remains in question. Vegas leans into two-tea​nd look sets with Mayer and Bowers, with Ian Thomas stabilizing the workload. Bech should see more snaps, and Forsythe has looked ready to step in. Crosby is healthy, Johnson Jr. is ramping up, and Indianapolis’ strong start poses a real Week 5 challenge for fantasy lineups.

Las Vegas moved to 1-0 behind a stabilized offensive line and a versatile pass-catch corps, with Tre Tucker earning a clear role in the attack. Meyers, Mayer, Bowers, and Ian Thomas supplied reliable targets, while the line-protection held up in poor weather. The defense leaned on Crosby and a sturdy front to limit Patriots scoring, with Adams, Chinn, Pratt, and White posting strong marks. A confident coaching performance underlined a promising start for fantasy managers.

Snap counts showed a deep, adaptable Raiders offense with Bachman and Thomas mixing in, and Parham anchoring the line. On defense, Crosby and Pratt led the way, while the linebacking crew earned high grades, even as some reserve linemen rotated in. Overall, the unit looked cohesive, with ball disruption from the edge and a back-end gradually taking shape.