Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers has just broken one of the NFL’s oldest records.
On his third catch today in New Orleans, Bowers broke the record for most receiving yards for a rookie tight end in NFL history, which was set by Bears tight end Mike Ditka in 1961. Ditka gained 1,076 receiving yards that year; Bowers is now at 1,087 and counting this year.
It’s a great achievement for Bowers and also a reminder of the greatness of Ditka, who was a Hall of Fame tight end before he became a Super Bowl-winning head coach. It took 63 years, much more sophisticated passing offenses, rules favoring receivers and longer seasons for a rookie tight end to match Ditka’s yardage total.
Bowers has already broken the rookie tight end receptions record, which was set by Detroit’s Sam LaPorta last year. LaPorta had 86 catches in 2023; Bowers has 104 catches so far this year and is closing in on Puka Nacua’s overall NFL rookie record of 105 catches, set last year.
What Ditka did in a 14-game season and a very different NFL is an extraordinary achievement, and Bowers putting up bigger numbers doesn’t necessarily reflect a better season. But any time a record has stood for 63 years, breaking it is a major accomplishment. And Bowers has done it.
In a stunning display of talent and skill, Brock Bowers has shattered a long-standing NFL record held by Hall of Famer Mike Ditka. The rookie tight end for the Atlanta Falcons has surpassed Ditka’s mark for most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in a single season, solidifying his place in league history.
Bowers’ remarkable performance on the field has not gone unnoticed, as he continues to impress fans, coaches, and analysts alike with his exceptional abilities. His ability to create separation, make tough catches in traffic, and pick up yards after the catch has set him apart from his peers and established him as a force to be reckoned with in the NFL.
As Bowers continues to rewrite the record books and etch his name in NFL history, it is clear that he is on a path to greatness. With his incredible talent and determination, there is no telling how many more records he will break and how many more accolades he will earn in the years to come. Congratulations to Brock Bowers on this incredible achievement! #BrockBowers #NFLRecord #AtlantaFalcons
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