Sunday’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts was expected to spotlight two of the NFL’s brightest young tight ends — but that plan has changed. Raiders rookie Brock Bowers is now trending toward being sidelined with a knee injury, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport . With Bowers and backup Michael Mayer both out, Las Vegas will turn to Ian Thomas, Carter Runyon, and Albert Okwuegbunam to handle tight end duties at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Colts, meanwhile, will have their own emerging star on display. Rookie Tyler Warren has quickly become a key piece of the Indianapolis offense, totaling 263 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown through four games. Alongside quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor, Warren will look to take advantage of a shorthand