Bowers opened Week 1 with a big 103-yard, five-catch burst before a knee scare briefly cut his day short. Early Week 2 notes flag the knee as minor with no lingering issues, keeping him a top fantasy tight end option as Vegas eyes a favorable clash with the Chargers. Mayer flashed in relief, hinting at backup-TE upside if Bowers is limited, but Bowers remains the 1A target when healthy.

Against Los Angeles, athletic tight ends have carved space for big plays, and Vegas should lean on quick throws and seam routes to exploit the Chargers’ linebackers. If active, Bowers carries a high ceiling with red-zone potential; Mayer still offers upside in deeper formats if Vegas deploys two-TE sets. The Week 2 outlook hinges on health, but the path to elite Week 2 production is clear.