Raiders’ Brock Bowers passes Puka Nacua for NFL rookie receptions record, breaks Mike Ditka’s 63-year-old mark

Brock Bowers is rewriting the NFL record books Sunday. The Las Vegas Raiders tight end now has the most receiving yards for a tight end in his rookie season in NFL history, breaking Mike Ditka’s 63-year old record for most receiving yards by a tight end in his rookie season in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. 

Bowers also passed Puka Nacua for the most receptions by a rookie in NFL history with 106 (Nacua had 105 last season).

Bowers passed Ditka on a 13-yard catch in the second quarter. He entered Sunday’s game just 9 yards shy of Ditka’s mark of 1,076 (set in 1961) and is the third rookie tight end to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in a season, joining Ditka and Kyle Pitts (1,026 in 2021). 

Bowers has set the Raiders record for most receptions in a single season, passing Darren Waller’s record-setting 107 grabs in 2020. The young star is eyeing Zach Ertz’s record of most receptions by a tight end in a season (116). He’s the first rookie tight end to amass 1,100 receiving yards in a season. 

In a historic moment for the Las Vegas Raiders, rookie tight end Brock Bowers has surpassed wide receiver Puka Nacua for the NFL rookie receptions record. Bowers’ impressive performance on the field has not only solidified his place in the league but has also broken a 63-year-old record previously held by Hall of Famer Mike Ditka.

The Raiders’ offense has been firing on all cylinders this season, and Bowers has been a key contributor to their success. His ability to find openings in the defense and make clutch catches has made him a favorite target for quarterback Derek Carr.

With this record-breaking achievement, Bowers has proven that he is a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. Raiders fans can look forward to many more memorable moments from this talented rookie as he continues to make his mark on the league. Congratulations to Brock Bowers on this incredible accomplishment! #RaiderNation #NFLRecords #BrockBowers

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