In a thrilling 26-23 upset victory over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers made a statement that caught the attention of NFL legend Rob Gronkowski. Bowers had a career-high performance, tallying nine catches for 98 yards in the game. His teammate Davante Adams, who also had a standout game with nine receptions, praised Bowers’ performance, saying, “(Bowers) shows some promise of looking like this guy that’s on the screen with us right now… This young player is on a different level for a rookie.”
Gronkowski, a five-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer, agreed with Adams’ assessment of Bowers, expressing his admiration for the rookie’s talent. “Brock Bowers, I was a big fan of him when he was at Georgia. I feel like he’s on track to be better than myself… Just overall as a pass-catching tight end, I think he can surpass me in many situations.”
Bowers’ impressive showing on Sunday not only earned him praise from his peers but also solidified his place in NFL history. With a total of 15 catches for 156 yards in just two games, Bowers set a new record for the most receptions by a rookie tight end at this stage of the season. The young tight end’s performance has not only turned heads but also set high expectations for his future in the league.