Brock Bowers and more injury updates for fantasy-relevant TEs in NFL Week 3

In the world of fantasy football, tight end injuries have taken center stage as the NFL enters Week 3. One of the biggest surprises from Week 1 was Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, who underwent a knee procedure for a meniscus issue. Despite the setback, Bowers has managed to avoid a significant injury, but he has missed both games of the 2026 season so far. As we look ahead to Week 3, here's what we know about Bowers and a few other tight ends who are dealing with injuries.

Bowers, currently listed as questionable, turned heads after not participating in practice on Friday, despite logging limited sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that this absence was part of the plan as Bowers continues his recovery from his knee injury. The team will not be working Bowers out pregame like they did last week, leaving fans uncertain about his availability.

Dallas Goedert, a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, has also been sidelined with a sprained MCL. Goedert is expected to miss a few weeks and should be back within four weeks, according to ESPN's Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter. While Goedert is not expected to miss any games, this injury update adds to the tight end injury concerns for fantasy managers.

Chigoziem Okonkwo, tight end for the Washington Commanders, has been dealing with a hamstring injury since Week 1. After not practicing last week, Okonkwo missed practice again this week and was subsequently ruled out. Considering his absence and the nature of his injury, Okonkwo is expected to return next week or the week after. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Okonkwo's status as he plays a crucial role for the Commanders.