Brock Bowers is on track to break Mike Ditka’s long-standing record for rookie tight ends, showcasing impressive stats this season.
Las Vegas: So, you know that record Mike Ditka set back in 1961? It’s a big deal. He racked up 1,076 receiving yards as a rookie tight end for the Bears. That’s been the gold standard for over six decades!
But guess what? Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers is hot on his heels. He’s already got 968 receiving yards this season, and if he keeps it up, he could hit 1,175 yards by the end of the 17-game season.
Bowers has also smashed the rookie tight end receptions record. He’s got 90 catches so far, beating the previous record of 86 set by Sam LaPorta last year. Pretty impressive, right?
Now, breaking Ditka’s record is no small feat. What he did back then was incredible, especially in a different NFL. But if Bowers pulls it off, it’ll be a huge milestone. It’s not every day you see a record that’s stood for 63 years get challenged!