Key Takeaways

• Brock Bowers underwent knee surgery before the season to clean up the knee and returned to practice last Friday, but remains questionable for the upcoming game after limited participation in practice this week.
• Las Vegas has started 2-0 despite his absence, with offensive EPA per play sitting at -0.07, while scoring 26.5 points per game, ranking around the middle of the league.
• In Week 1 versus the Dolphins, the Raiders relied on their running backs, especially Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr., who combined for 188 of 290 total offensive yards and Jeanty scored two touchdowns.
• Week 2 against the Chargers saw Jeanty held to 63 yards on 25 touches, while Kirk Cousins delivered 204 yards and three touchdowns on 11 completions to his receivers, illustrating a shift toward a stronger perimeter passing game.
• Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko credited the versatility of the roster, suggesting the team can execute the offense with different players and alignments, which has supported the 2-0 start.
• If Bowers is available, his return would be expected to further amplify the offense; if not, Las Vegas has shown it can sustain production by leveraging multiple skill sets and positions.
• The evaluation of Bowers’ status and the continued blending of run-heavy and pass-friendly approaches will determine how the Raiders navigate upcoming opponents and potential changes in defensive focus.