Brock Bowers Nominated for Comeback Player Award
The Las Vegas Raiders tight end is among nominees in the NFL Channel Midseason Awards, with fan voting open through November 15.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has been nominated for NFL Channel Midseason Comeback Player of the Year as part of the 2026 NFL Channel Midseason Awards. Fans can vote for the award from November 8 through November 15, 2026.
Why it matters
The nomination recognizes Bowers' return after a season limited by a left knee injury, as he has resumed a strong statistical pace in his third year with the Raiders. Fan voting gives supporters a direct role in the outcome of the honor.
Bowers has recorded 41 receptions for 547 yards and five touchdowns across six games in 2026, leading all NFL tight ends in receiving yards and tying for second in touchdowns. He played 12 games last season after a PCL injury and a bone bruise in his left knee.
The players
Brock Bowers
Brock Bowers is a tight end in his third season with the Las Vegas Raiders, known for his receiving production and his return from a knee injury.
NFL Channel
NFL Channel is the league's dedicated television network, which runs the Midseason Awards and the Comeback Player of the Year honor.
George Kittle
George Kittle is a veteran tight end with the San Francisco 49ers who is also nominated for the Comeback Player award.
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes is the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, a two-time Super Bowl MVP and a nominee in this year's Comeback Player category.
Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers is a wide receiver with the New York Giants who is among the nominees for the Comeback Player award.
The details
The NFL announced nominees across nine categories for the 2026 NFL Channel Midseason Awards, with Bowers joining George Kittle, Patrick Mahomes, Malik Nabers and Fred Warner as Comeback Player nominees. Winners will be revealed on the day voting closes, ahead of Sunday Night Football on NBC.
Timeline
Last season: Bowers battled injuries that limited him to 12 games.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Fan voting for the Comeback Player award opens.
Sunday, November 15, 2026: Fan voting closes and winners are revealed ahead of Sunday Night Football.
Season Trajectory
The midseason format extends the Comeback Player honor into the middle of the season, when players' recovery arcs are already visible in the statistics. For the Raiders, Bowers' nomination reinforces his status as a central offensive weapon in a season where he has already reached 41 receptions.
Fantasy managers tracking tight ends can see Bowers' current production leads the position in receiving yards and ranks near the top in touchdowns. Fans who want to weigh in on the honor can cast votes between November 8 and November 15.
The takeaway
Bowers' nomination shows how quickly a player can return to a leading role after a major injury, with his production in six games already matching a large share of last season's impact. Readers who follow the Raiders can track his progress through the rest of the season.
What happens next
Fan voting for the Comeback Player award closes on Sunday, November 15, 2026, and winners will be revealed ahead of Sunday Night Football on NBC.
Further reading
For more on the team and its schedule, see Football coverage in the Las Vegas section.
More information
Cast your vote and review the full NFL Channel Midseason Awards voting information on the NFL's official site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
