Brock Bowers Finds Himself in Elite Company Following This Accomplishment

The Las Vegas Raiders tight end continues to prove why he's simply one of the best

Nov 2, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

On Sunday, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was magical, scoring three touchdowns in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his effort, he hit a historic franchise mark.

Bowers Ties Christensen

"TE Brock Bowers becomes the third TE in #Raiders history and the first since 1983 (Todd Christensen) to record three receiving touchdowns in a single game," per the Raiders PR Team.

Jan 22, 1984; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Raiders receiver Todd Christensen (46) in action against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Redskins 38-9. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-Imagn Images | Tony Tomsic-Imagn Images

Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends to play for the franchise, Todd Christensen, a five-time All-Pro tight end, played for the Raiders from 1979 till his retirement in 1988. During his tenure in the Silver and Black, Christiansen won Super Bowl XV and Super Bowl XVIII, recorded three 1,000-yard seasons, and was the NFL's receptions leader in 1983 and 1986.

Carroll Praises His Tight End

On Monday, Raiders head coach Pete Carroll spoke about Bowers. When asked about Geno Smith's second-half performance, Carroll credited Bowers for his role in opening up the offense.

Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

"That's the way we have anticipated playing, and again, we were just not on the same track for a good part of this season here," stated Carroll. "Really, Brock [Bowers] is an integral part of it, and it seems like everybody gets a little more open when he's out there. So, we know that Geno [Smith] can throw like that and can perform like that, and it's kind of what we've been counting on. So unfortunately, it hasn't been as consistent as we need it to be."

With both Bowers and Michael Mayer healthy again, the Raiders hope to use more 12 personnel in the future to utilize the strengths of having both men on the field, especially considering the role they play in springing free Ashton Jeanty.

Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) rushes during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

"Yeah, that's where we started the season too," stated Carroll. "We were thinking that we were going to lead to that, because we like Mike [Michael Mayer] on the field the same time Brock's [Bowers] out there and all of the flexibility that gives us. I don't think it could be more obvious how valuable Brock was to us yesterday and how he was in the first game too. And then we hit the stretch where he was trying to recover and get back out there. So yeah, that's something that's best for us to mess in and out of the 12 personnel. Yeah."

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