Raiders TE Brock Bowers questionable vs Colts due to knee injury

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was listed questionable for Sunday’s game at Indianapolis after not practicing Thursday or Friday because of a nagging knee injury, though head coach Pete Carroll said Friday he expects Bowers to play. The status capped a week of uncertainty for the 22 year old, who has played through the issue since sustaining it in the season opener at New England but has not produced at the same level he did as a rookie.

Bowers logged a breakout performance in Week 1 with more than 100 receiving yards but has 19 catches for 225 yards and no touchdowns through four games. He was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice before missing the final two sessions, prompting questions about whether the Raiders would rest him ahead of the road matchup with the 3-1 Colts. Carroll said the team wanted to give Bowers additional rest and remains intent on involving him more in the offense. "We’re still trying to go to him," Carroll said. "We’re still trying to get the ball to him and use him for all of the great skills that he has."

Quarterback Geno Smith, who has targeted Bowers frequently this season, said he has not seen overt frustration from the tight end...