The Las Vegas Raiders should not panic about Brock Bowers missing Sunday’s season opener against the Miami Dolphins. They should, however, feel concerned that their 23-year-old offensive centerpiece is beginning another season with a knee problem.

Michael Mayer's expanded role without Brock Bowers gives him top-10 Fantasy upside in a favorable Week 1 matchup

NFL Week 1 brings plenty of uncertainty to DFS lineups, making volume, matchup and role stability especially important when building cash-game rosters.

As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphin s on Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PT on FOX, tight end Michael Mayer’s new contract extension has exposed a troubling statistic surrounding the franchise’s recent NFL Draft history.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Raiders TE Michael Mayer's "role now is expected to grow" with TE Brock Bowers (knee) sidelined.