Thursday night, the Raiders’ leading receiver was 33-year-old Tyler Lockett, who had five catches for 44 yards in his second game as a Raider. Opposing teams will allow the Raiders to nickel and dime them with a few Lockett plays if it means Bowers is being taken out.

The Raiders hope the return of tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers can spark a struggling offense that ranks 31st in points per game.