It was an unforgettable season for them Las Vegas Raiders except when it comes to rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who broke two league records against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Bowers, the team’s first-round pick from Georgia Back in April, he took part in this contest where absolute rookie Mike Ditkas set a yardage record for tight ends, and he broke it.
Ditka, the Chicago Bears legend, held the rookie tight end receiving yards record for 63 years until Bowers caught a 13-yard pass from quarterback Aidan O’Connell and passed him in the record books.
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) and linebacker Demario Davis (56) battle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. (Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)
Bowers came into the game with 1,067 yards receiving, just 10 shy of Ditka’s long-standing record. However, Ditka played in an era where there were only 14 games in a season and he only needed 56 passes to gain that many yards.
But Ditka’s record wasn’t the only one Bowers had his eyes on before his freshman season came to an end.
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Puka Nacua, who became a star with that Los Angeles Rams Last season, he broke the 2023 rookie receptions record with 105 in his breakout campaign. Well, Bowers was just four balls shy of getting into this game too.
Bowers led the Raiders with seven catches for 77 yards, breaking Nacua’s record on quite an eventful day for the Raiders, who won two straight games.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) carries the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Las Vegas defeated New Orleans 25-10 as O’Connell threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns on 20 of 35 through the air.
His touchdown receivers were Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, while Ameer Abdullah rushed for 115 yards on 20 carries and led the way on the ground.
The Raiders’ win continues to impact the NFL Draft as they are now 4-12 on the season with just one week left to play.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) lines up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)
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Meanwhile, the Saints moved to 5-11 after another game led by Spencer Rattler failed to result in a victory.
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