Despite the historic season for Raiders TE Brock Bowers, he is unlikely to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brock Bowers has broken Mike Ditka’s 1961 record for yards receiving by a rookie tight end. Drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders 13th overall out of Georgia, Bowers eclipsed Ditka’s mark of 1,076 yards when he made a 13-yard catch late in the second quarter on Sunday against New Orleans.

Mike Ditka’s rookie tight end receiving yards record stood for 63 years. Today Raiders TE Brock Bowers broke it.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for his team, but even a record-setting rookie

Aidan O’Connell passed for two touchdowns, tight end Brock Bowers broke two rookie NFL records, and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 25-10.

Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders moved past Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka on Sunday to set the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of decisions to make in the offseason. One thing they have to think about is how can they build around tight end, Brock Bowers.

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