Brock Bowers is on historic pace

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Sunday, we ere reminded of the greatness that is Brock Bowers when the Las Vegas Raiders' third-year superstar tight end made his 2026 debut after coming back from knee surgery.

And it didn't take the 2024 first-round pick long to show how good he is. Bowers ahd three catches on three targets on the Raiders' first seires and he made hsitory in the prcess.

According to the Raiders' public relations department, Bowers became the third non-wide receiver in NFL history to surpass 1,900 receiving yards through his first 30 games. He joined fellow tight ends Mike Ditka and Kellen Winslow to do it. Winslow accomplished the feat 45 years ago.

TE Brock Bowers (@brockbowers17) has now become the third non-receiver in NFL history to record 1,900+ receiving yards through their first 30 career NFL games, joining Mike Ditka (1961-63) and Kellen Winslow (1979-1981).#RaiderNation | @Raiders

- Raiders PR (@RAIDERS_PR) September 27, 2026

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Both Ditka and Winslow are in the Pro Football hall of Fame. Yes, I think Bowers will join them in Canton someday.

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