News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe has lofty expectations for himself this year. "I’m going to lead the league in receptions and touchdowns," Bowe said. "When we get in full gear and pads and close to the season, it’s going to be a show to watch." The report says Bowe is clearly fired up with the way the offense is headed after just two days of organized team activities.
Analysis: Bowe has the chance for a big season under new coach Andy Reid. The problem is that even though Alex Smith is an upgrade at quarterback, he still doesn't possess the strongest arm. We consider Bowe a No. 3 Fantasy receiver with upside. He's worth drafting with a mid-round pick in the majority of leagues.
News: Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe referred to new coach Andy Reid's offense as what he's "dreamed" about. Per the Kansas City Star, Bowe is thrilled he stayed with the team. "This offense is going to be up and running," Bowe said. "Throwing the ball deep, that’s something we haven’t done in the past so I’m excited right now. The play calling is totally different from last year. It’s not check downs or putting it in the running back’s hands. This guy likes to go down the field, take the top off (the defense) and that’s something we haven’t done in the past, put up a lot of points. This season he said we’re going to blow out the scoreboard and that’s something I’m looking forward to."
Analysis: Andy Reid's track record with receivers hasn't exactly been great but he has helped DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Terrell Owens to incredible numbers, particularly early on in their tenures with Reid. Bowe, who has never truly worked with even a good quarterback like Alex Smith, should follow suit and get back to the 1,000-yard, seven-plus-touchdown level in 2013. Bowe should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy receiver.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe is high on his skills coming into the season after he signed a five-year deal worth $56 million. “Personally, I feel like I’m Top 5, most definitely," Bowe said. “My play shows it. Running (with) the ball, blocking, all the (qualities) of a wide receiver, I have. Whatever category people want to put me in, to me I’m always going to be number-one on this team, and that’s all that matters." New quarterback Alex Smith is impressed with Bowe. “I like what I’ve seen," Smith said. “Terrific player, makes big plays, physical receiver. He can make a lot of tough catches. I’m looking forward to working with him."
Analysis: Bowe has caught at least 70 passes and been close to or over 1,000 receiving yards in all seasons but 2009, when he missed four games with a suspension, and last year, when he missed three games because of broken ribs. Bowe may improve merely by playing with Smith, who could become the best passer Bowe has played with the moment Smith walks into the huddle. The list of Chiefs quarterbacks to throw to Bowe includes Damon Huard, Brodie Croyle, Tyler Thigpen, Matt Cassel, Tyler Palko and Brady Quinn. We like the addition of Smith for Bowe, and he should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver. Plan on drafting Bowe with a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports that the five-year deal that Dwayne Bowe signed Monday is worth $56 million with $26 million guaranteed. Bowe will be paid $11 million per year. On Monday, La Canfora reported if not for a quarterback change and the arrival of Andy Reid in Kansas City, it was "highly unlikely Bowe would have remained there."
Analysis: Bowe apparently likes the addition of Reid as well as new quarterback Alex Smith. Bowe's production has been pretty weak over the last two seasons but one factor has been awful quarterback play. Over those two seasons (29 games) he's averaged 67.6 yards per game with eight scores in those games. Most of his best work came with Matt Cassel under center. We figure Smith is slightly better than Cassel. Bowe should be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver and is worth drafting with a mid-round pick.
News: As the NFL deadline for franchise tags passed Monday, ESPN reported the Chiefs and receiver Dwayne Bowe agreed to terms on a five-year deal. The move allowed the Chiefs to use the franchise tag on offensive tackle Branden Albert. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora said if not for a quarterback change and the arrival of Andy Reid in Kansas City, it was "highly unlikely Bowe would have remained there."
Analysis: There was speculation Bowe would have received the franchise tag had the two sides not agreed to a deal. As it turns out, Bowe should be in line to be Alex Smith's primary receiver in K.C. for the foreseeable future. Bowe's production has been pretty weak over the last two seasons but one factor has been awful quarterback play. Over those two seasons (29 games) he's averaged 67.6 yards per game with eight scores in those games. Most of his best work came with Matt Cassel under center. We figure Smith is slightly better than Cassel. Bowe should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy receiver.
News: Ex-Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli told SiriusXM NFL Radio he would have used the franchise tag on receiver Dwayne Bowe had he remained in charge of the Chiefs. Bowe is still expected to get hit with the franchise tag before Monday's deadline, restricting his movement in free agency but locking him into a one-year deal worth $11.4 million guaranteed. "Dwayne is a good, productive player at a position of need," Pioli said. "He's the best receiver on the Chiefs. He’s one of the better receivers in the NFL. ... I don't believe he's as good as maybe his agent thinks – and when I say that I don't say that disrespectfully – I just mean there was a difference in opinion. I think he’s a top receiver that would deserve to be compensated in the Top 10 range, not the Top 5."
Analysis: The Chiefs are desperate for receiving help so letting Bowe go wouldn't make much sense. Without him their best wideout would be Jon Baldwin, and with Alex Smith expected to come aboard the team needs Bowe badly. Bowe's production has been pretty weak over the last two seasons. One factor has been awful quarterback play in Kansas City. Over those two seasons (29 games) he's averaged 67.6 yards per game with eight scores in those games. Most of his best work came with Matt Cassel under center. Ideally we'd like to see Bowe take a short deal with a team that has a good quarterback -- getting franchised by the Chiefs would qualify. Bowe's a No. 2 Fantasy receiver right now.
News:Sports Illustrated reports that multiple teams are nervous about a possible "decreased effort level" from Dwayne Bowe if he's given a large pay day this offseason. Bowe is slated to be a free agent, but ESPN reported Tuesday the Chiefs might choose to franchise Bowe for the second year in a row. That would give him over $11 million guaranteed for the 2013 season.
Analysis: Bowe's production has been pretty weak over the last two seasons. One factor has been awful quarterback play in Kansas City. Over those two seasons (29 games) he's averaged 67.6 yards per game with eight scores in those games. Most of his best work came with Matt Cassel under center. Ideally we'd like to see Bowe take a short deal with a team that has a good quarterback. That team could be Kansas City if they make a move or two in the draft or free agency. Bowe's a No. 2 Fantasy receiver right now.
News: According to NFL.com, the Chiefs have begun working on a long-term deal with free-agent wide receiver Dwane Bowe. The two sides have reportedly already met to discuss terms of the deal, and discussions are expected to continue in the coming weeks. Bowe is considered one of the top wide receivers on the market this season, and is expected to fetch a hefty long-term deal this year.
Analysis: Bowe struggled last season, finishing with 801 yards and failing to go for 1,000 yards for the first time in three seasons. He has been victimized by the poor quarterback play in Kansas City, but he may be inclined to return under new management, as Andy Reid has proven to be an offensive guru. Bowe’s season ended early due to a rib injury, but that is not expected to be an issue heading into next season. We will keep an eye on where Bowe lands this offseason, but Fantasy owners should expect him to be a solid No. 2 Fantasy receiver, worth targeting in the middle rounds on Draft Day no matter where he ends up.
News:Sports Illustrated reports that an NFL scout told notable reporter Peter King that "I am scared to death of (free agent receiver) Dwayne Bowe. Like him a lot, but not sure what we'd be buying if we signed him. Too much baggage." Bowe had 59 catches for 801 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games in 2012.
Analysis: Teams might be concerned about Bowe, who has dealt with attitude concerns early in his career. But he has shown an ability to play at a high level even with poor quarterback play. He has three years with at least 1,000 yards, and in 2010 he scored 15 touchdowns. Some team will give him a chance, and he should post No. 2-type Fantasy stats. Keep an eye on what happens, but plan on drafting Bowe with a mid-round pick.
News: After some deliberation over the past week regarding his status, Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was placed on season-ending injured reserve Saturday with a troublesome ribs issue. Bowe, who was already ruled out for Week 15 at Oakland, suffered the injury while blocking during the Chiefs' loss at Cleveland last Sunday. He posted 59 catches for 801 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games this season before the injury. Kansas City promoted offensive lineman Rich Ranglin to take Bowe's spot on the active roster.
Analysis: Bowe may have played in his final game with the Chiefs as he is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Unfortunately for the 28-year-old, it was an underwhelming campaign as his production was limited by the team's constant shuffling of quarterbacks. He averaged 13.6 yards per catch, but failed to surpass 1,000 yards for the first time in the past three seasons. Fantasy owners should discard him in all seasonal formats, but he does hold some value in keeper leagues as he could land with a contending team for the 2013 season.
News: Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said Wednesday he wouldn't confirm if wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (ribs) is out for the season. He said a decision about his status will be made later in the week, per The Kansas City Star. However, Bowe has been ruled out for Week 15 at Oakland.
Analysis: Even if Bowe has a chance to return this season, Fantasy owners shouldn't be waiting on him with just a few weeks left. If you need the roster spot in Fantasy, then consider cutting Bowe, who has underachieved in 2012. Bowe has managed just one 100-yard game and three receiving touchdowns in 13 games.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has already been ruled out for Week 15 against the Raiders and NBC Sports reports the 28-year-old will miss the remainder of the season due to broken ribs. Bowe sustained the injury during Week 14 and is expected to be placed on injured reserve. Coach Romeo Crennel told the Kansas City Star Monday it's possible Bowe might not play again this season.
Analysis: After going over 1,100 yards receiving each of the last two campaigns, Bowe has underachieved in 2012 and it looks as though his season is done. His tenure in Kansas City could also be over after six productive years. Owners should wait for official word from the Chiefs but it looks as though he will not be much help in Fantasy down the stretch. Bowe will be a hot commodity on the free agent market this offseason and will likely be one of the more targeted wideouts in Fantasy on Draft Day in 2013.
News:The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been ruled out Week 15 at Oakland after sustaining a rib injury Week 14. Coach Romeo Crennel said it's possible Bowe might not play again this season.
Analysis: Bowe was off to a promising start Sunday against the Browns before getting hurt. Still, he hasn't recorded a touchdown in his last nine games and hasn't managed more than seven Fantasy points in any of those contests. Even if he was healthy Week 15, Bowe would be just a low-end Fantasy option in deep formats.
News: Chiefs wide reciever Dwayne Bowe got off to a quick start in Week 14 against the Browns, bringing in 70 yards on two receptions in the first quarter of the game. Unfortunately, his day may have been cut short, as he took a knee to the back while blocking on a running play, and his return is questionable. He headed to the locker room at the end of the first quarter. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reported during the second half that the team is concerned that Bowe might have two broken ribs.
Analysis: We were expecting a quiet game from Bowe, but he was actually bucking that expectation prior to the injury. He was unable to return to the game, so we will have to monitor his status heading into Week 15 against the Raiders to see if he will be able to play. He is just a low-end Fantasy option at this point in the season, when healthy.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe remains on pace for yet another 1,000-yard season -- his fourth in five seasons -- despite the Chiefs’ up-and-down quarterback situation. He will face one of the toughest individual tests of his season in Week 14, as Browns cornerback Joe Haden will look to knock him off his pace. Haden told reporters that he is not concerned with keeping Bowe from stretching the field, but he does worry about Bowe’s physicality. "I wouldn't say his strength is speed," said Haden of the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Bowe. "But you definitely want to stay tight with him because he's able to jump up high and get the ball. I'm not as worried about him as a deep threat, but you have to worry about him getting good body position on you." In eight games that Haden has played this season, only two wide receivers have topped 100 yards receiving against the Browns.
Analysis: Bowe showed a decent rapport with Brady Quinn last week, bringing in four catches for 64 yards, while being targeted seven times in the passing game. He will have a tougher go of it in Week 14, as Quinn might end up deciding to avoid Haden’s side of the field all together, as many quarterbacks have done in the past. Still, opposing wide receivers are averaging 24.5 points per game against the Browns this season, the fourth-most in the league. Quinn’s track record does not bode well for Bowe being able to rack up being numbers, so Fantasy owners should consider him just a low-end option in most formats for the game.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe finished with a team-high 64 receiving yards on four catches Week 13 vs. Carolina. He was targeted a team-high seven times. Bowe's 64 yards was his highest total since recording 79 yards Week 9.
Analysis: Bowe actually did better than we anticipated Sunday. Although it wasn't an outstanding game, the Chiefs actually moved the football against the Panthers and Brady Quinn looked like a halfway decent NFL quarterback. There maybe hope left for Bowe this season. The Chiefs travel to Cleveland Week 14. Bowe might spend most of the day covered by shutdown corner Joe Haden, so leave Bowe for deep formats Week 14.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe needs one touchdown reception to become the fifth player in franchise history with 40. Sadly, this sounds like a broken record because Bowe has been aiming for this career milestone for weeks. Bowe heads into Week 13 vs. Carolina without a touchdown catch in seven straight games. The Panthers have surrendered just seven touchdowns to receivers in 11 games this year. Wide receivers are also averaging 138.7 receiving yards and 16.8 Fantasy points per week, which is tied for the fourth-lowest average in the NFL.
Analysis: It's not fair to blame Bowe for his recent offensive slide. Blame the Chiefs' coaching staff for having a terrible offensive game plan, which starts with the quarterback carousel that has lingered in 2012. The Chiefs are finally back to starting Brady Quinn under center, but it's not like he is Joe Montana. He is not even actor Joe Mantegna since he is not doing a very good job acting like an NFL quarterback. Bowe is the Chiefs' best receiver, but he's just very unreliable from a Fantasy standpoint. He has a tough matchup Week 13, so consider Bowe a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe finished with four catches for 41 yards during Kansas City's 17-9 loss to Denver in Week 12. Bowe was active for the game after missing the second half of his last game with a neck injury and collected 12 targets from quarterback Brady Quinn. However, he was able to haul in only four of those passes as he averaged just 10.3 yards per reception. He now has just 53 total catches on the season.
Analysis: Bowe's underwhelming season has been amplified by the struggles he has with Quinn under center. In the two games Quinn has completed as the starter, including Sunday's outing, Bowe has been unable to reach 45 receiving yards as he's totaled just seven catches on 21 targets. Most of the passes thrown in his direction against the Broncos sailed over his head of were one or two yards short as Quinn completed just 52 percent of his passes. At this point, Bowe is considered a candidate to be dropped for a better receiver and is viewed as a low-end option for Week 13 against Carolina.
News: Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is active for Week 12 against Denver after dealing with neck and back issues that landed him as probable on the injury report. Bowe, who left last Sunday's game against Cincinnati without registering a catch, was limited during Wednesday's practice because of the injuries. He has topped five receptions only once over his past five games. The Broncos possess the league's 10th-best pass defense and are allowing just 219 yards per game through the air.
Analysis: After a standout September, the last two months haven't been fruitful for Bowe. He opened the year with 25 catches for 342 yards and three touchdowns in his first four games. But in his last six games, he has totaled 24 catches for 284 yards and no touchdowns. His recent slide can be blamed on the poor performance by the Chiefs' quarterbacks, and he's unlikely to earn a reprieve with Brady Quinn under center for Week 12. Denver is yielding an average of 18.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts, but Bowe is viewed as a low-end option in most formats.
News: Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (neck, back) practiced in full for the second straight day Friday and was listed as probable for Week 12 against Denver. Bowe, who was limited during Wednesday's practice because of the injuries, has failed to reach end end zone in his past six games. He left last Sunday's game against Cincinnati without registering a catch, and has topped five receptions only once over his past five games. The Broncos possess the league's 10th-best pass defense and are allowing just 219 yards per game through the air.
Analysis: After a standout September, the last two months haven't been fruitful for Bowe. He opened the year with 25 catches for 342 yards and three touchdowns in his first four games. But in his last six games, he has totaled 24 catches for 284 yards and no touchdowns. His recent slide can be blamed on the poor performance by the Chiefs' quarterbacks, and he's unlikely to earn a reprieve with Brady Quinn under center for Week 12. Denver is yielding an average of 18.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts, but Bowe is viewed as a low-end option in most formats.
News: Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said Thursday he hoped receiver Dwayne Bowe would do more in practice after being limited on Wednesday. Bowe is dealing with neck and back problems. He's hoping to face a Denver defense that has allowed three touchdowns to wide receivers in the last three weeks.
Analysis: After a standout September, the last two months haven't been good to Bowe. He opened the year with 25 catches for 342 yards and three touchdowns in his first four games. In his last six games, he has totaled 24 catches for 284 yards and no touchdowns. His recent slide has to be blamed on the poor performance the Chiefs are getting from their quarterbacks, and now Brady Quinn is coming back under center for Kansas City. It seems as if he might be on track to return on Sunday, but we'll have to monitor his status in the coming days just to make sure. Even if Bowe plays Week 12 vs. Denver, he will be a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice leading up to Week 12 against the Broncos. Bowe, who was unable to finish Sunday's game against the Bengals because of a neck and back injury, will try to get back on the field and face a Denver defense that has allowed three touchdowns to wide receivers in the last three weeks.
Analysis: After a standout September, the last two months haven't been good to Bowe. He opened the year with 25 catches for 342 yards and three touchdowns in his first four games. In his last six games, he has totaled 24 catches for 284 yards and no touchdowns. His recent slide has to be blamed on the poor performance the Chiefs are getting from their quarterbacks. It seems as if he might be on track to return on Sunday, but we'll have to monitor his status in the coming days just to make sure. Even if Bowe plays Week 12 vs. Denver, he will be a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel didn't provide an extensive update Monday on the status of wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who was unable to finish Sunday's game against the Bengals because of a neck injury. "[Dwayne] Bowe with his neck, he’s sore, shoulders and neck, so we’ll have to see what he can do as well, if that will loosen up for him," Crennel said, per NFL.com. "If it loosens up, then we’ll get him to do something."
Analysis: After a standout September, the last two months haven't been good to Bowe. He opened the year with 25 catches for 342 yards and three touchdowns in his first four games. In his last six games, he has totaled 24 catches for 284 yards and no touchdowns. His recent slide has to be blamed on the poor performance the Chiefs are getting from their quarterbacks. Even if Bowe plays Week 12 vs. Denver, he will be a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe left Sunday's game against Cincinnati in Week 11 with a neck injury. Bowe was injured in the first half and did not start the second half. He had no catches before leaving the game. There was some thought that Bowe injured his head and suffered a concussion, but the Kansas City Star reports Bowe hurt his neck.
Analysis: Bowe's down season continues, and we'll keep an eye on his progress moving forward. The Chiefs play host to Denver in Week 12, and Bowe would be just a No. 3 Fantasy receiver at best if he's able to play against the Broncos.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (thigh) is active and starting Week 11 vs. Cincinnati. He was probable on the injury report. The Bengals have allowed six touchdowns to opposing receivers this season and four have reached double digits in Fantasy points.
Analysis: More good news for Bowe is that quarterback Matt Cassel is under center for Kansas City. Cassel has started the last two games in place of Brady Quinn and has targeted Bowe 19 times in those two games. Bowe has just 12 catches for 134 yards and no touchdowns in that span, but as long as Bowe remains the Chiefs' top receiver, then he can be considered a viable low-end Fantasy starter Week 11.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe practiced in full for the second day in a row Friday leading up to Week 11 against the Bengals. Bowe, who is dealing with a thigh injury, is ruled provable and is expected to play on Sunday. The Bengals have allowed six touchdowns to opposing receivers this season and four have reached double digits in Fantasy points.
Analysis: It seems like Bowe is on track to play on Sunday and will have Matt Cassel under center, which is significant for his sake. Cassel has started the last two games in place of the injured Brady Quinn and has targeted him 19 times in those two games. Bowe has just 12 catches for 134 yards and no touchdowns in that span. He had a touchdown called back Week 10 because of a penalty or else he would have had a pretty decent Fantasy performance. That said, as long as Bowe remains the Chiefs' top receiver, then he can be considered a viable low-end Fantasy starter Week 11.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was a full participant in practice for the first time this week leading up to Week 11 against the Bengals. Bowe, who is dealing with a thigh injury, was a limited participant on Wednesday and is likely to play on Sunday. The Bengals have allowed six touchdowns to opposing receivers this season and four have reached double digits in Fantasy points.
Analysis: Bowe had a touchdown called back Week 10 because of a penalty or else he would have had a pretty decent Fantasy performance. Matt Cassel will remain the starter Week 11 and that's significant for Bowe's sake. Cassel has started the last two games in place of the injured Brady Quinn and has targeted Bowe 19 times in those two games. Bowe has just 12 catches for 134 yards and no touchdowns in that span, but as long as Bowe remains the Chiefs' top receiver, then he can be considered a viable low-end Fantasy starter Week 11.
News: Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was limited in practice Wednesday because of a thigh injury. However, Crennel didn't indicate any cause for concern, so Bowe is expected to play Week 11 vs. Cincinnati. The Bengals have allowed six touchdowns to opposing receivers this season and four have reached double digits in Fantasy points.
Analysis: Bowe had a touchdown called back Week 10 because of a penalty or else he would have had a pretty decent Fantasy performance. Matt Cassel will remain the starter Week 11 and that's significant for Bowe's sake. Cassel has started the last two games in place of the injured Brady Quinn and has targeted Bowe 19 times in those two games. Bowe has just 12 catches for 134 yards and no touchdowns in that span, but as long as Bowe remains the Chiefs' top receiver, then he can be considered a viable low-end Fantasy starter Week 11.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe had a decent performance against the Steelers in Week 10 but could have done even better. He caught just two passes for 16 yards in the first half and ended up with 55 yards on four grabs in the 16-13 overtime loss. Bowe appeared to score a 22-yard touchdown in the third quarter but the score was called back on a holding penalty. Bowe, who was targeted a team-high nine times, finished second on Kansas City in receiving behind tight end Tony Moeaki (68 yards) in the defeat.
Analysis: Bowe endured a couple of drops Monday night but the touchdown being called back cost him more so. He has now been held out of the end zone in five straight games and is averaging just 56.8 yards receiving in those contests. While the 28-year-old is still on pace to go over 1,000 yards receiving for the fourth time in the last five seasons, he has been a bit of a disappointment in Fantasy thus far. Still, owners that drafted him as a No. 1 Fantasy wideout should continue to view Bowe as such heading into Week 11 against the Bengals. Cincinnati has surrendered six touchdowns to wide receivers thus far.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe had a decent performance against the Steelers in Week 10 but could have done even better. He caught just two passes for 16 yards in the first half and ended up with 55 yards on four grabs in the 16-13 overtime loss. Bowe appeared to score a 22-yard touchdown in the third quarter but the score was called back on a holding penalty. Bowe, who was targeted a team-high nine times, finished second on Kansas City in receiving behind tight end Tony Moeaki (68 yards) in the defeat.
Analysis: Bowe endured a couple of drops Monday night but the touchdown being called back cost him more so. He has now been held out of the end zone in five straight games and is averaging just 56.8 yards receiving in those contests. While the 28-year-old is still on pace to go over 1,000 yards receiving for the fourth time in the last five seasons, he has been a bit of a disappointment in Fantasy thus far. Still, owners that drafted him as a No. 1 Fantasy wideout should continue to view Bowe as such heading into Week 11 against the Bengals. Cincinnati has surrendered six touchdowns to wide receivers thus far.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe had a decent performance against the Steelers a year ago and will be looking for similar success when he faces them again in Week 10. He caught seven passes for 69 yards against the AFC foe in 2011. Pittsburgh boasts the No. 1 pass defense in the NFL, giving up 174 yards per game, and has held opposing wideouts to an average of 17 Fantasy points.
Analysis: While the Steelers have been stingy against the pass thus far, they have surrendered seven touchdowns to wide receivers. Bowe leads the Chiefs with his three touchdown grabs. Matt Cassel will be throwing Bowe's way Monday night and with Pittsburgh predicted to win big, Kansas City will likely be throwing a lot. Despite the tough matchup, owners in the majority of Fantasy formats should consider Bowe as no worse than a flex option for Week 10.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe had his best performance in five weeks Thursday against the Chargers, as he matched a season high in catches in a 31-13 loss in Week 9. Bowe was targeted 10 times by quarterback Matt Cassel, bringing in eight. He struggled hitting on the big plays, but still finished with a game-high 79 yards receiving. Bowe had a long reception of just 14 yards, as he finished the game averaging just 9.9 yards per catch. Bowe did have one negative play in the game, as he fumbled following a 10-yard reception to bring the Chiefs to the edge of the red zone in the first quarter.
Analysis: Bowe has been held out of the end zone four games in a row, but at least he posted solid yardage totals in Week 9. The 28-year-old was rumored to be angling for a trade, but with the deadline passing he will remain in Kansas City for the rest of the season. Bowe has scored in just two different games this season, but he remains on pace for a 90-catch, 1,000-yard season through eight games. His quarterback situation is something of a mess, which makes his value inconsistent on a weekly basis. The Chiefs have a tough matchup in Week 10, as they will take on the Steelers. Pittsburgh has allowed seven touchdowns to wide receivers in seven games this season. Continue to consider Bowe a viable Fantasy option in many formats for Week 10.
News: Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe heads into Week 9 on Thursday at San Diego with a quarterback situation in turmoil. The Chiefs were starting Matt Cassel earlier in the year before benching him in favor of Brady Quinn. Quinn suffered an injury to his head last week and it may be Cassel time again Week 9. That said, neither quarterback has done very well this season. The good news for Bowe is that his best yardage game of the season came Week 4 against the Chargers as he caught seven passes for 108 yards and a touchdown in that game with Cassel throwing the passes.
Analysis: Bowe has been held out of the end zone in three games since his last time facing the Chargers after scoring three times over his first four games. The Chiefs' passing game has been terrible but Cassel starting Thursday could benefit Bowe against a Chargers defense that hasn't exactly been dominant against the pass. The Chargers are allowing the ninth-most Fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers but haven't allowed a 100-yard performance since Week 5 against the Saints. Bowe might be a little tough to trust with the QB situation in K.C., but he is still a viable Fantasy option in most formats for Week 9 on Thursday night.
News: Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe was not much of a factor in Week 8 against the Raiders. Bowe finished with just three catches for 65 yards in the 26-16 defeat and only caught one pass in the second half. After the game Sports Illustrated's Peter King reported that Bowe could be had in a trade if a team offered the Chiefs at least a third-round pick in exchange.
Analysis: Bowe's numbers were actually helped thanks to Matt Cassel playing in place of an injured Brady Quinn, albeit they were still nothing to write home about. However, it appears the 28-year-old is tired of playing in Kansas City and wants to be dealt. The Chiefs next play at San Diego Thursday night in Week 9, so Fantasy owners will have to keep an eye on how things play out over the next few days. Despite Bowe's lack of production of late, he would still be considered a viable low-end option most formats if he is still a member of the Chiefs against the Chargers.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe will be looking to turn in a bounce back performance in Week 8 against the Raiders. Bowe hauled in just three receptions for 25 yards in Kansas City's blowout loss to the Buccaneers in Week 6. However, he will once again have Brady Quinn under center as coach Romeo Crennel named him the starter Monday. Oakland enters the contest allowing an average of 255 passing yards per contest. The Raiders have surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air while yielding an average of 21 Fantasy points to opposing WRs on the year.
Analysis: Bowe turned in his least productive performance of the season last week, which has some owners concerned with Quinn now the starter at least for another game. Still, Quinn did target Bower nine times against Tampa Bay and we would expect that trend to continue again this Sunday. Bowe has also had some success against the division rival of late as he has hauled in 28 receptions for 378 yards and two touchdowns over his last five games against Oakland. However, until Brady proves he can actually get Bowe the ball on a consistent basis, owners may want to temper expectations a bit. Consider Bowe more of a low-end option in most formats against the Raiders.
News: Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe badly wants out of Kansas City, reports Yahoo! Sports Wednesday. That said, the team is not talking trades right now. Bowe is playing under the franchise tag for the Chiefs and is unlikely to go anywhere during the season. The Chiefs are on bye Week 7 and return Week 8 against Oakland.
Analysis: Bowe may be unhappy with Kansas City, but he's going to have to continue playing out his contract. He's not going anywhere this season. Bowe has three touchdowns this season and has two 100-yard games under his belt. The Chiefs' passing game is a joke, but Bowe is the best Fantasy option in the group. He should be active for most formats Week 8 against the Raiders, but should not be active during the Week 7 bye week.
News: The stage was set for Dwayne Bowe to have a very nice Week 6 -- the Chiefs were facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team that had given up more passing yards per game than any other in the NFL. But Bowe was instead a non-factor, catching three passes for 21 yards. He was targeted nine times.
Analysis: It's hard to tell if this was Brady Quinn's fault or offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's fault, for calling a weird game that included plenty of run plays against a team that has one of the best rush defenses in the NFL. But the fact remains -- Bowe was pretty absent on Sunday, and he actually had to make a great play to get one of these catches, for six yards, in the second quarter. Once again, Bowe did most of his damage in the fourth quarter while the Chiefs were out of it, but Fantasy owners don't care about when he gets the yards, just that he gets them. The Chiefs are on a bye in Week 7, so Bowe should be benched in all formats, but his owners should continue to use him as a starting WR on Fantasy teams when the Chiefs host Oakland in Week 8.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who ranks 10th in the NFL in receptions, third in targets, and 12th in receiving yards, has established himself as an elite talent this season, despite the fact that he has almost no supporting cast in the cadre of Chiefs receivers (the team ranks 23rd in passing yards). Bowe gets a treat in Week 6, however, as Kansas City faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have given up the most yards per game in the NFL.
Analysis: Even against decent pass defenses, Bowe has managed to shine, so his owners should be somewhat excited to see him line up against the Bucs, who have allowed 354.8 receiving yards per game. Hidden behind that gaudy number, however, is the stingy touchdown total given up Tampa Bay's pass defense: only four TDs have been scored on them through the air, which is the fourth-lowest number in the league. At the very least, expect Bowe to rack up a lot of yardage. He had a TD called back in Week 5 on a penalty, which would have given him four on the year, so it's not like he's a stranger to the end zone. Bowe is a must-start in all formats, but he is extra-valuable against an easy Bucs pass defense in Week 6.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was once again his team's leading receiver Week 5 vs. Baltimore. Bowe had six catches for 60 yards -- both team-highs. He was also targeted a team-high eight times and had a long catch of 20 yards. Bowe had a 15-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter called back because of an offensive pass interference call on Dexter McCluster.
Analysis: Although the touchdown catch didn't stand, Bowe was able to hook up with backup quarterback Brady Quinn on that play. Quinn replaced the injured Matt Cassel (head) in the fourth quarter and showed Bowe probably wouldn't see a great drop-off if Quinn had to replace Cassel Week 6 at Tampa Bay. Bowe will remain a viable Fantasy start in all formats Week 6.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe heads into Week 5 vs. Baltimore needing one touchdown catch to become the fifth player in franchise history with 40 career receiving scores. The Ravens will make him earn it as they have allowed just two touchdowns to receivers in four games. Wide receivers are averaging 211.3 yards and 23.5 Fantasy points per week against Baltimore.
Analysis: Bowe managed a touchdown in his only appearance against Baltimore in 2009. He has three touchdowns in four games this season. He is also averaging a career-high 85.5 yards per game this season. The Chiefs will probably be trailing Sunday and have to throw a lot, so Bowe could have some good numbers. He remains a viable Fantasy start in all formats.
News: Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe still put up solid Fantasy production in the Week 4 loss against the Chargers. Bowe caught a 29-yard touchdown pass with the game all but decided already in the fourth quarter. Bowe was targeted a game-high 12 times by quarterback Matt Cassel in the game. He caught seven passes for 108 yards and the TD.
Analysis: Bowe is clearly in a class of his own among his Kansas City teammates. He can make a QB as bad as Cassel look decent at times. With K.C. playing from behind a lot, Bowe will continue to poach late long passes and touchdowns. Bowe has three touchdowns on the year and is a solid start Week 5 against Baltimore.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (groin) is active and starting Week 4 against San Diego. Bowe was questionable entering Sunday's game but the hope was that he'd be able to suit up and play. That indeed is the case for quarterback Matt Cassel and the Chiefs. San Diego has been tough against wide receivers this season as no wideout has topped 100 yards against them, including both Roddy White and Julio Jones last week.
Analysis: Bowe has scored a touchdown in his recent history against the Chargers and he will look for another Week 4 as he's healthy and starting the game. Bowe may have a tough time reaching 100 yards against the Chargers, but a receiver has scored a touchdown against San Diego in each game this season. That is certainly a possibility considering Bowe already has a two-touchdown outing under his belt this season during Week 2 at Buffalo. Bowe can be active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is expected to play during Week 4 against San Diego despite a lingering groin injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bowe was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday and was labeled questionable on the team's injury report. He is looking to stay active after posting four catches in each of his last two games against the Chargers -- both coming last year -- and averaging 65 yards in those games with a touchdown. San Diego has been tough against wide receivers this season as no wideout has topped 100 yards against them, including both Roddy White and Julio Jones last week.
Analysis: Bowe may have a tough time reaching 100 yards against the Chargers, but a receiver has scored a touchdown against San Diego in each game this season. That is certainly a possibility considering Bowe already has a two-touchdown outing under his belt this season during Week 2 at Buffalo. Bowe has seen 31 targets the last two games from quarterback Matt Cassel and as long as he keeps looking his way that often, good things will happen for Bowe. He should remain in lineups in the majority of Fantasy formats for Week 4 as long as he's active, which appears to be the case.
News: Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was considered questionable for Week 4 against San Diego because of a groin injury. Bowe was a limited participant in practice the past two days after first appearing on the injury report Thursday. He is looking to stay active after posting four catches in each of his last two games against the Chargers, both coming last year, and averaging 65 yards in those games with a touchdown. San Diego has been tough against wide receivers this season as no wideout has topped 100 yards against them, including both Roddy White and Julio Jones last week.
Analysis: Bowe may have a tough time reaching 100 yards against the Chargers, but a receiver has scored a touchdown against San Diego in each game this season. That is certainly a possibility considering Bowe already has a two-touchdown outing under his belt this season during Week 2 at Buffalo. Bowe has seen 31 targets the last two games from quarterback Matt Cassel and as long as he keeps looking his way that often, good things will happen for Bowe. He should remain in lineups in the majority of Fantasy formats for Week 4 as long as he's active.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was limited in practice because of a groin injury, according to The Kansas City Star. Kansas City hosts San Diego Week 4. Bowe has 37 catches for 491 yards and four touchdowns in nine career games against San Diego, which included eight catches for 129 yards and one touchdown in two games last year against the AFC West rival.
Analysis: It's not all bad news for Bowe. He was just limited Thursday. It would have been far worse had he missed the entire practice. This could be just a way for Bowe to get some rest prior to Sunday's game. As of now, he is not in jeopardy of sitting out, but we will keep you posted. The Chargers are yielding just 17 Fantasy points per week to wide receivers, which is tied for seventh lowest in the NFL. No receiver has a 100-yard game against San Diego, but receivers have totaled three touchdowns through three games. It's not the easiest matchup for Bowe, but he still remains a viable Fantasy play in most formats.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is looking for bigger things when he meets the Chargers Week 4 at home. Bowe has caught four passes in each of his last two games against the Chargers, both coming last year, and has averaged 65 yards in those games with one touchdown coming in San Diego. His last touchdown in Kansas City came way back in 2009. That said, the Chargers have been tough against wide receivers this season. No receiver has topped 100 yards against them yet and that includes both Roddy White and Julio Jones last week.
Analysis: Bowe may have a tough time reaching 100 yards against the Chargers, but a receiver has scored a touchdown against them in each game this season. That is certainly a possibility considering Bowe already has a two-TD game under his belt this season Week 2 at Buffalo. Bowe has seen 31 targets the last two games by quarterback Matt Cassel and as long as he keeps looking his way that often, good things will happen for Bowe. He should remain active in most Fantasy formats for Week 4.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was targeted a team-high and season-high 16 times Week 3 against the Saints. Unfortunately, it didn't amount to much in a 27-24 overtime win. Bowe finished with seven catches for 79 yards, with his longest reception going for 17 yards. Bowe came close to grabbing a 27-yard touchdown in the second quarter, but quarterback Matt Cassel overthrew him.
Analysis: Bowe might have missed most of the preseason holding out, but it hasn't really affected him through the first three games. He has been Matt Cassel's favorite option as he has been targeted 37 times through three games. A touchdown would have been a nice touch Sunday, but Bowe has returned to being a reliable Fantasy option. The Chiefs return to play Week 4 against the Chargers.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe heads into Week 3 at New Orleans needing two touchdowns to become the fifth player in franchise history with 40 career scores. He had the eighth multi-touchdown game of his career Week 2. Bowe faced New Orleans once in his career -- in 2008 -- and that day he had the first multi-touchdown game of his career, finishing with seven catches for 53 yards and two scores. This season, the Saints are yielding 28 Fantasy points per week to wide receivers, which is seventh highest in the NFL, and have allowed two touchdowns to receivers.
Analysis: Prior to last week, Bowe had just one touchdown in his previous 12 games. Despite the touchdown drought, Bowe still ranks third in the NFL with the most touchdown catches (22) since the 2010 season. Hopefully, Bowe will use his performance Week 2 as a catalyst to keep the good times rolling. Consider him a viable Fantasy start in all formats Week 3. The Chiefs could be playing from behind Week 3, which could mean quarterback Matt Cassel will be forced to throw more.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe had the eighth multi-touchdown game of his career and first since Week 5 of last season Sunday against the Bills. Bowe finished strong Week 2 as both of his touchdowns came in the fourth quarter of a 35-17 loss. His first touchdown went for 33 yards with 6:26 left. His second touchdown came from 2 yards out with 1:10 left. He finished with eight catches for 102 yards. It was also his first 100-yard peformance since he went for seven catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns in Week 5 last season against Indianapolis. Bowe had 15 targets Sunday.
Analysis: Bowe could have had an even bigger performance Sunday, but he missed a few more end zone opportunities because of good defense by Buffalo. Bowe's touchdowns came in garbage time Sunday as Buffalo let up after getting out to a big lead. The good news is that Matt Cassel is building trust in Bowe again, so hopefully that will continue as the season progresses. Now that Bowe is coming off a big game, consider him a viable start against heading into Week 3 at New Orleans.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe heads into Week 2 against the Bills needing just 20 receiving yards to become the eighth player in franchise history to reach 5,000 in his career. Surprisingly, it might be a tougher feat than you think for Bowe, who has been held under 20 receiving yards twice in three games against the Bills. He does have two touchdowns in that span, but Bowe has totaled just eight catches for 91 yards in three games against Buffalo. Jets receivers had a good day against the Bills in Week 1, totaling 11 catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns.
Analysis: Bowe had just a modest performance Week 1 against the Falcons, which could have been expected after Bowe held out this preseason and was playing catch up trying to learn a new offense. We feel Bowe will eventually get up to speed in Kansas City and return to being Matt Cassel's favorite target. For now, though, Bowe is a low-end Fantasy starter. Fantasy owners might want to shield their eyes from this stat -- Bowe has just one touchdown in his last 12 games.
News:Dwayne Bowe is used to being the go-to guy in the Chiefs' passing attack, but after missing most of the preseason because of a contract holdout, he found himself playing second fiddle against the Falcons in Week 1. He was still targeted six times, finishing with three catches for 53 yards, but converted running back Dexter McCluster was targeted 10 times, finishing with six catches for 82 yards.
Analysis: Let's not make a mountain out of a molehill here. Bowe didn't appear particularly slow or any less physical than usual, which are the usual concerns for players who held out of training camp. A couple of his catches were actually pretty impressive. But McCluster did a good job of getting open, and quarterback Matt Cassel clearly showed confidence in him. Bowe has gone for 1,000 yards three of the last four seasons, and he'll probably do the same this year. But he's not such a stud that you should expect him to put up 100 yards every week. He's still worth starting in most Fantasy leagues for Week 2 at Buffalo.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who played in only two preseason games after a lengthy holdout, will be thrown right into the fire Week 1 against the Falcons and their bolstered secondary. They added four-time Pro Bowler Asante Samuel in the offseason, giving them an outstanding nickel back to go along with corners Brent Grimes and Dunta Robinson. But even though Bowe is still learning the playbook and getting back up to game speed, the Falcons are just as scared of him as he is of them. "He's got very little playing time in the first game that he came back," defensive coordinator Mike Nolan said. "Then last week got some more. I know him from the past. He's a good player. He's a big strong player that goes up for the ball. He'll be a challenge to cover. He's one of the league's premier guys."
Analysis: Nolan has a point. Bowe is coming off back-to-back 1,100-yard season even with less-than-impressive quarterback play. But because of his holdout, he's still playing catch-up to everyone else right now, and this matchup isn't going to help him close the gap. Eventually, Bowe will be an every-week kind of guy in Fantasy, but this week, he's hardly an automatic start.
News: Just one week after he signed his franchise tender, Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe took the field for the Chiefs Friday against the Seahawks, for his first preseason action. Bowe was not involved in the offense through the first few drives, finally being targeted by quarterback Matt Cassel on the final drive of the first quarter. He was targeted three more times in the game, bringing in just one pass for nine yards. Bowe admitted after the game to NFL.com that he is still playing catchup as a result of his hold out. “It was great to get back into the mix of things, but I still have a lot of work to do from being behind,” Bowe said Friday following the Chiefs third preseason game.
Analysis: Some rust is obviously to be expected, as Bowe is trying to learn a new offense and get back in sync with his quarterback after an extensive holdout. “I would say it takes about two-and-half to three weeks (to get a playbook down) and that’s about the time I missed of training camp,” Bowe said. “I’m here now and I’m working to get it down. I’m coming in early, leaving late and feel that I’ve pretty much got it.” Bowe is coming off a pair of 1,100 yard seasons, so his talent level is well known in Fantasy circles. His focus and motivation will be the biggest questions this season, after not receiving the long-term contract he was hoping for. Still, he has obvious upside and experience with Cassel, so expect them to get on the same page quickly, making him a solid mid-round Fantasy option, beginning in Round 5 on Draft Day.
News: Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said Wednesday wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who joined the team Monday for his first practice since signing his one-year franchise tender last week, will play in Friday's preseason game against the Seahawks. Crennel added Bowe will see "a couple of plays here and there."
Analysis: Bowe is learning a new offense in K.C., so he has some catching up to do as far as learning the new terminology and plays. However, he is still expected to be a big part of the offense this season. Bowe has surpassed 1,000 yards in three of the last four seasons. Obviously, there is some concerns he could be behind the curve a bit because of his holdout or how motivated he will be after not getting a long-term deal. However, Bowe still has great upside and is worth a mid-round Fantasy pick, beginning in Round 5 of drafts.
News: Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe joined the team Monday for his first practice since signing his one-year franchise tender last week. Bowe passed his conditioning test last Friday and worked out at the team facility over the weekend while the Chiefs played their second preseason game. He is not allowed to participate in contact drills until Tuesday. "The business part is over, I signed Friday and the great part about it is I'm here now with my teammates," Bowe said. "I've been coming in extra early in the morning, staying late after practice, in the meeting room with Matt (Cassel), trying to expedite the opportunity to get out there."
Analysis: Remaining in shape was a minor concern for Bowe, who dealt with conditioning issues during the offseason in 2009 that led to a four-game suspension later in the season. But he has made a quick impression with teammates and will now focus on new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s playbook. "He’s a whole training camp behind," coach Romeo Crennel said. "There’s a lot. New offense, new terminology -- there’s lots of stuff that he has to learn." Bowe, who has paced the Chiefs in receptions and receiving yards in each of the past three seasons, should have ample time to grow acclimated with the new scheme. Fantasy owners should consider Bowe a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver worthy of a pick beginning in Round 5 of drafts.
News: After missing the first three weeks of training camp because of a holdout, Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe signed his one-year franchise tender Friday, according to the team's official website. Bowe will join the team immediately, but is not expected to play during Kansas City's second preseason game Saturday at St. Louis. The 27-year-old has led the Chiefs in receptions and receiving yards in each of the past three seasons.
Analysis: Despite skepticism that he would not end his holdout during the preseason, Bowe erased those doubts and will return to anchor Kansas City's receiving corps. He has served as one of the top wideouts since breaking into the league in 2007 and topped 1,100 yards in each of the past two seasons. During the 2010 campaign, he set a franchise-record with 15 touchdowns that included a stretch of seven consecutive games with at least one touchdown catch. Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel is back at full strength this year and will look to rediscover his connection with Bowe in the passing game. Fantasy owners should consider Bowe a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver worthy of a pick beginning in Round 5 of drafts.
News: After NFL.com reported Chiefs franchise-tagged receiver Dwayne Bowe was in Kansas City and on the verge of signing his $9.5 million tender, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports no such move is imminent. Per La Canfora the receiver has neither signed his tender nor plans to. Bowe has sat out camp in frustration over not getting a new deal.
Analysis: Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option once he signs the tender and proves he's in terrific shape. Anything short of that could make for a disappointment for Fantasy owners. We'll keep you posted.
News: SI.com reports that "no one is fretting the absence" of receiver Dwayne Bowe, who has been a holdout to start training camp. Bowe, who received the franchise tag in the offseason after leading the team in catches and receiving yards for the third consecutive year, has yet to sign his one-year, $9.5 million tender. The report says "there is virtually no chance" that Bowe will pass up game checks and will show up in Week 1.
Analysis: We expect Bowe to show up at some point in training camp, but continue to monitor what develops. Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5 or 6 as long as he reports in reasonable time.
News: Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe did not report on-time for the start of Chiefs camp on Friday. Bowe, who has been designated the Chiefs’ franchise player, has yet to sign the team’s one-year contract offer worth about $9.5 million.
Analysis: The belief is that the team is not willing to give Bowe the long-term deal he wants and simply wants Bowe to play this season on the one-year deal. While that might not suit Bowe, it would put him in a contract year for the second season in a row. It remains to be seen just when he'll show up -- questions about his conditioning could come into play if he misses all of camp and much of the preseason. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5 or 6.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe remained unsigned Tuesday. Bowe, who has been designated the Chiefs’ franchise player, has yet to sign the team’s one-year contract offer worth about $9.5 million. General manager Scott Pioli said the Chiefs are not concerned about Bowe showing up on time. “Those things will work themselves out as they’re supposed to,” he said.
Analysis: We expect Bowe to report to training camp on time, but continue to monitor what develops. Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5 or 6.
News: The Chiefs and receiver Dwayne Bowe did not agree to terms on a long-term deal by Monday, meaning Bowe will play on the one-year franchise tender and be eligible for free agency in 2013. Leading up to the July 16 deadline multiple reports suggested no new deal was coming. It is not believed Bowe will hold out of training camp when it opens July 26.
Analysis: Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Entering a contract year for the second straight season, Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5 or 6.
News: CBS Sports NFL Insider doesn't believe the Chiefs and wide receiver Dwayne Bowe will come to terms on a long-term deal before the July 16 deadline for franchised players. "Talks with the Chiefs and receiver Dwayne Bowe have gone nowhere, really, according to sources, and there doesn't appear to be much impetus to securing a longer deal now," La Canfora writes. ESPN reported previously that Bowe does not intend to hold out if a long-term deal isn't reached.
Analysis: Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Entering a contract year for the second straight season, Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5 or 6.
News: According to ESPN.com, Kansas City receiver Dwayne Bowe is not expected to hold out during training camp. Like most unsigned franchised players, Bowe did not participate in the Chiefs’ offseason program. If he does not sign a long-term deal by July 16, Bowe will not be able to sign an extension during the season, and he must play for his $9.6 million tender in 2012. There haven’t been any indications that Bowe is close to signing a new deal. Even though he hasn’t signed his tender, there haven’t been any indications Bowe will hold out during the season.
Analysis: Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5 or 6.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs opened their three-day mini-camp Tuesday, which is mandatory for all players under contract. The minicamp is not mandatory for those not under contract and that group includes unsigned franchise player Dwayne Bowe. Bowe was absent, as he's been for all of the off-season work.
Analysis: Bowe said he plans to be at training camp, which is a positive sign, and we hope that happens. Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5 or 6.
News: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe told Arrowhead Pride that while he's holding out from the team's offseason workouts, he plans to report to training camp on-time in late July. Bowe was designated as the Chiefs' franchise player this offseason, guaranteeing him a one-year deal at $9.5 million, but he'd like a long-term contract. However, it sounds like he'll sign the offer before camp kicks off. "I'll be there," Bowe said. "I'm staying in shape until it's time to sign on the dotted line."
Analysis: Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5 or 6.
News: In the wake of a ProFootballTalk.com report that franchised wideout Dwayne Bowe might sign his one-year tender in the near future, NFL Network is reporting that Bowe has no plans to sign anytime soon. There was speculation that the Chiefs would draft a receiver and rescind their their franchise tag offer, a one-year deal with a guaranteed $9.5 million. But apparently that rumor won't push Bowe to sign.
Analysis: Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign (but just five touchdowns). Assuming he's still with the Chiefs, Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5.
News: The start of the offseason program at the Chiefs facility is not expected to include franchise player Dwayne Bowe. While he can take part in the strength and conditioning work, Bowe, like most of the players slapped with the franchise tag around the league, has decided to stay away for now from the team work.
Analysis: This is to be expected; if he holds out of training camp then we'll get nervous about his prospects in 2012. Bowe was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign. Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option. Plan on drafting him around Round 5.
News:Dwayne Bowe has received the franchise tag by the Chiefs, meaning that he'll more than likely stay with the team. Bowe's franchise tender is for a one-year deal guaranteed at roughly $9.6 million; if another team were to sign him they would have to give the Chiefs two first-round picks as compensation if the Chiefs opt to not match the offer.
Analysis: Bowe would be difficult to replace, so placing the franchise tag on him makes sense. He was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign. Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option in 2012. Plan on drafting him around Round 5.
News: ESPN.com reports that the Chiefs plan to use its franchise tag on wide receiver Dwayne Bowe if they cannot reach a new deal. The report also states that the franchise tag number for wide receivers this year is $9.5 million. They have until March 5 to franchise Bowe, because free agency begins on March 13.
Analysis: Bowe would be difficult to replace, so placing the franchise tag on him makes sense. He was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season. Despite quarterback issues last year, Bowe still turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign. If the Chiefs do in fact franchise Bowe, Fantasy owners should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver option in 2012. Plan on drafting him around Round 5.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that with the Chiefs signing free agent cornerback Stanford Routt on Monday, the move probably means the Chiefs have opted to keep their top wide receiver, Dwayne Bowe, rather than starting cornerback Brandon Carr. Both are potential free agents and unless the Chiefs could sign one or the other by the start of free agency March 13, they faced the likelihood of losing one of them. The Chiefs can effectively keep Bowe off the free-agent market by designating him as their franchise player. They have until March 5 to do so. The Chiefs were headed for a Bowe-or-Carr decision with respect to their franchise tag when last season ended without a long-term extension for either player. The Chiefs evidently believed Bowe, 27, would be more difficult to replace. He was the Chiefs’ leading pass receiver the past three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after his 72-catch, 15-touchdown season.
Analysis: Though his touchdown production dropped 66 percent from last season, Bowe turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign. He did, however, finish the year with 12 drops (second-most among NFL wide receivers). We expect Bowe to remain with the Chiefs, and he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR in 2012. Plan on drafting him around Round 5.
News: According to the Chiefs official website, WR Dwayne Bowe, who is an unrestricted free agent, will be a candidate for the franchise tag. The Chiefs will have to decide on using the tag on either Bowe or fellow free agent CB Brandon Carr. It appears like the Chiefs will do what they can to retain Bowe heading into 2012.
Analysis: Though his touchdown production dropped 66 percent from last season, Bowe turned in his second consecutive 1,100-yard season with an 81-catch campaign. He did, however, finish the year with 12 drops (second-most among NFL wide receivers). We expect Bowe to remain with the Chiefs, and he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR in 2012. Plan on drafting him around Round 5.
News: With just seconds left in the first half, Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught a 19-yard pass across the middle and hit his head on the turf upon landing. He went into the locker room for evaluation at the half, and while he returned to the sideline, he would not return to the game as the team tried to be cautious with the injury. "He came back on the sideline, but they wouldn't let him go back into the game," coach Romeo Crennel said. "He wanted to come back, but he got hit in the head, and in the NFL we are more cautious of these kinds of things." He had six catches for 93 yards prior to the injury.
Analysis: Bowe was on his way to a monster day as Champ Bailey was having trouble keeping up with him. Bowe ended up with an 81 catch, 1159-yard, five-touchdown season to his name. The reception and yardage totals are the second-best of his career, while the touchdowns would tie for third-best in his five seasons. He has surpassed 1,000 yards three times now in his career. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy receiver on Draft Day next year.
News: With just seconds left in the first half, Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught a 19-yard pass across the middle and hit his head on the turf upon landing. He went into the locker room for evaluation at the half, and the team announced that his return to the game was questionable. He had six catches for 93 yards prior to the injury.
Analysis: Bowe was on his way to a monster day as Champ Bailey was having trouble keeping up with him. If his season ends with this game, he'll have an 81 catch, 1159-yard, five-touchdown season to his name. The reception and yardage totals would be the second-best of his career, while the touchdowns would tie for third-best in his five seasons. He has surpassed 1,000 yards three times now in his career.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe went nine weeks in between his last two touchdowns. He'll try to end the season with a score versus the Broncos in Week 17. Denver is allowing 253.8 receiving yards per game and have given up 24 receiving scores. In his last meeting with Denver, Bowe was held to two catches for 17 yards as he was shadowed by Champ Bailey most of the game.
Analysis: Bowe has had to deal with multiple quarterbacks this season, but still managed to go over 1,000 yards receiving. He has reached that plateau three of his five years in the league. Fantasy owners should consider Bowe a No. 3 WR option for Week 17.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had a solid game Saturday in Week 16 against Oakland. He finally found the end zone for the first time since Week 5, a span on nine games. Bowe had six catches for 80 yards and the touchdown on a team-high 11 targets.
Analysis: Bowe hopes to finish the season strong at Denver in Week 17. He struggled in Week 10 against Denver with just two catches for 17 yards. He had seven targets, and Bowe struggled dealing with Broncos CB Champ Bailey most of the game. Consider Bowe a No. 3 Fantasy WR in the rematch with Bailey.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe heads into Week 16 against the Raiders needing just 14 receiving yards to reach 1,000 for the second time in as many seasons and third time in his career. Bowe should easily reach the plateau, as he managed six catches for 76 yards against the Raiders Week 7 at Oakland. Plus, the Raiders are allowing the fourth most Fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers on the year. Just last week, Detroit's Calvin Johnson caught nine passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns against the Raiders. If that wasn't enough, Nate Burleson recorded seven grabs for 81 yards and a TD and even Titus Young caught a touchdown pass.
Analysis: Bowe certainly has a solid matchup ahead of him heading into Week 16. That said, the Kansas City receiver hasn't topped 88 yards receiving or scored a touchdown in a game since Week 5 at Indianapolis. Bowe has not recorded double figures in Fantasy scoring since that game as he's looking for a big performance with Kyle Orton throwing the passes against the Raiders Week 16. Bowe has 27 catches for 354 yards and two touchdowns in his last five games against the Raiders. He can be considered a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 16.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe had an OK game on Sunday of Week 15 in a game that saw the Chiefs become the first team in the NFL to beat the Packers this season. Bowe finished the game with four catches for 49 yards. He did not score and was targeted five times in the game by QB Kyle Orton.
Analysis: Bowe was limited once again by the Packers on Sunday with Orton throwing the passes. It seems the Chiefs passing game is going to struggle no matter who the competition is and no matter who is throwing the passes. Bowe heads into Week 16 against Oakland having not recorded double figures in Fantasy scoring since Week 5 at Indianapolis. That includes Week 7 at Oakland when he caught six passes for 76 yards. Bowe certainly seems to be the best option in the passing game for the Chiefs, but that isn't saying much. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 16.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe heads into Week 15 against Green Bay looking to top 100 yards receiving for the first time since Week 5 of the season. He will have a decent shot of it as he's facing a Packers team that is allowing the third-most Fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers on the year. Bowe needs just 63 receiving yards in the game to reach 1,000 for his second consecutive season and third time in his career.
Analysis: Bowe has an excellent matchup ahead of him as the Packers tend to give up huge chunks of yardage to opposing wide receivers. If anyone is going to get 100 yards for the Chiefs Week 15, it will be Bowe. That said, he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 5 and is in dire need of some production. Fantasy owners should only really look to him as a No. 4 Fantasy option at this point in the season.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe racked up six receptions for a game-high 69 yards during the Chiefs' 37-10 loss to the Jets in Week 14. Bowe was blanketed for most of the game by New York DB Darrelle Revis but still managed to haul in more than half of his 10 targets from QB Tyler Palko. He also finished with at least six catches for the third time in his past four games and now has 65 total receptions this season.
Analysis: Despite the decent reception total, Bowe was unable to reach the end zone as his scoreless drought reached eight games. He dropped a potential touchdown pass midway through the fourth quarter and the Chiefs' only touchdown of the game went to seldom-used WR Jerheme Urban. Bowe still remains Kansas City's top target in the passing game and will continue to see a slew of looks from whomever is under center for the Chiefs. Consider Bowe a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 15 against Green Bay.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe has not scored in the past seven games heading into Week 14 against the Jets. He is unlikely to halt that streak as he prepares for a meeting with star New York DB Darrelle Revis on Sunday. Bowe scored four touchdowns in the Chiefs' first five game of the season, but has been scoreless since as the team has utilized three different quarterbacks since his last trip to the end zone.
Analysis: Bowe formed an early bond with Kansas City's currently quarterback, Tyler Palko, but was held to just four receptions in Week 13 -- his lowest output since Palko took over under center. Bowe has also failed to top 100 yards since Week 5 at Indianapolis as his downfield presence has been inconsistent. The Jets are permitting an average of 14.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this season and just two receiving touchdowns in the past three weeks. Consider Bowe a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 14.
News: As usual, WR Dwayne Bowe was the Chiefs' main target, but he had a quiet afternoon, coming away with only four catches in a 10-3 win over the Bears in Week 13. Bowe was targeted nine times, but he finished with only 49 receiving yards, which was his lowest total in three weeks. It was also the seventh straight game in which Bowe did not score a touchdown. All four of Bowe's catches came in the first half, and his longest play of the day, a 14-yard catch, came just over one minute after the start of the game.
Analysis: Bowe's production has fallen off ever since his Week 6 bye, and having the inexperienced Tyler Palko under center has not helped matters. It is not clear whether Palko will be the quarterback in Week 14, or if Kyle Orton (finger) will be healthy enough to take over. In either case, Bowe will face an even tougher defense when the Chiefs travel to play the Jets, so Fantasy owners should view him as no more than a No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe's production has fallen off since the Week 6 bye, and Matt Cassel's season-ending broken hand has not helped matters. Bowe has not scored a touchdown in six straight games, including the last two, which have been started by QB Tyler Palko. With Palko reportedly having a strong chance of taking the reins again in Week 13, it could be another week of mediocre production for Bowe. That is especially the case, since he will be facing a Bears defense that has been loathe to allow wide receivers into the end zone. Though the Bears' passing defense ranks just 30th, only the Browns have allowed wide receivers to haul in fewer touchdown passes, as the Bears have allowed only five all season.
Analysis: Maybe when new acquisition Kyle Orton takes over the starting quarterback job, Bowe will be able to increase his Fantasy production. However, between the struggling Palko taking snaps and a matchup that is not all that favorable, Bowe should be considered a low-end start in standard formats. Even with Palko at the helm, Bowe has been getting his share of targets and yardage, so he can still be used as a No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option for the time being.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe was targeted a team-high 11 times in Week 12 versus Pittsburgh. But with the game on the line Bowe didn't even put his hands up for the ball and it was picked off, ending the contest. He caught seven passes for 69 yards, both team highs as well. The Chiefs would lose the game, 13-9.
Analysis: Bowe is the best receiving option in Kansas City and backup QB Tyler Palko knows it. He got him the ball as much as he could on Sunday night, but was definitely frustrated by Bowe's lack of effort on the final offensive play for the Chiefs. In Week 13 the Chiefs may have a new quarterback, if they can bring Kyle Orton up to speed during the week. Fantasy owners should definitely keep an eye on the QB situation moving forward. Kansas City faces Chicago next week, a team that has been giving up around 270 passing yards per contest this season. Regardless of his quarterback, Bowe should be viewed as a viable WR option for Week 13.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe lost his starting quarterback this season and now has backup Tyler Palko calling the shots. Now the question is how long will Palko be under center as the Chiefs were awarded Kyle Orton off waivers on Wednesday. The Chiefs face the Steelers in Week 12, a team that has been tough on the pass this year. Pittsburgh is allowing 183.2 passing yards per contest and have given up 13 touchdowns through the air in 10 games. Opposing team's receivers are averaging 15.20 Fantasy points per game versus the Steelers.
Analysis: Bowe was a favorite target for Palko last week, and should continue to be the main target in Kansas City. But with Bowe having to deal with Ike Taylor on Sunday and the fact he hasn't score in his last five games. Down the road if Orton takes over as the starter, Bowe's Fantasy value would go up some. But for now, owners should consider Bowe a high-end No. 3 WR option for Week 12.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe was one of Kansas City's lone bright spots on offense during Week 11 against the Patriots. Bowe finished with a team-high seven receptions for 87 yards in the 34-3 defeat, but was unable to get into the end zone. He had a long of 28 yards and was targeted nine times by QB Tyler Palko, which was also a team high.
Analysis: Bowe was one of the few bright spots for the Chiefs on Monday night as the Kansas City was unable to do much against the Patriots. Still, Bowe was definitely a favorite target of Palko's on the evening, so it appears he will get plenty of looks moving forward. However, things won't get any easier for the Chiefs next game as the Steelers head to town in Week 12. Pittsburgh boasts one of the top pass defenses in the league, so Bowe will likely have his hands full trying to get open again next week. However, the 27-year-old remains the team's top receiving option and can be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR against the Steelers.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will have a new quarterback throwing his way in Week 11 against the Patriots. With Matt Cassel (hand) out, Tyler Palko will get the nod on Sunday. New England ranks last in the league in pass defense, giving up nearly 309 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 27.7 Fantasy points to opposing wideouts.
Analysis: Bowe has caught just eight passes for 105 yards over his last two games and has not scored a touchdown since Week 5. Still, he remains the No. 1 option in the passing game for Kansas City and should be able to find some open space in the secondary on Sunday. His production will depend on how Palko plays so keep an eye on how he fares. But given how poor New England has been against the pass thus far, consider Bowe a No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 11.
News: Chiefs coach Todd Haley said Monday that QB Matt Cassel has a "significant" hand injury that could end his season. Cassel was hurt Sunday against the Broncos. "It’s being evaluated as we speak but it appears he’ll probably have to have surgery of some type to get it corrected," Haley added. "There is some optimism, but him being a quarterback and throwing the ball with that hand, that’s a difficult injury." Cassel's injury likely means his leading receivers -- Dwayne Bowe, Steve Breaston and Jon Baldwin -- could be catching passes from QB Tyler Palko for the foreseeable future, including Week 11 at New England.
Analysis: Bowe didn't do much Week 10 against the Broncos not because of Cassel's injury, but because he was covered most of the game by veteran DB Champ Bailey. Bowe has put up some gaudy numbers playing with Cassel, so this news could impact his Fantasy value moving forward. As of now, Bowe is still a viable Fantasy start heading into Week 11 because he is going to be a key target on offense no matter the QB. We just have to hope he doesn't miss a beat.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe struggled in Week 10 against Denver on Sunday with just two catches for 17 yards. He had seven targets, and Bowe struggled dealing with Broncos CB Champ Bailey most of the game.
Analysis: Bailey did a good job on Bowe, and he could be in trouble in Week 11 at New England. We consider Bowe a No. 1 Fantasy WR as long as QB Matt Cassel (hand) is able to start. Cassel left Week 10 with his hand in a cast. If Cassel is out then Bowe would be downgraded to a No. 2 Fantasy option against the Patriots.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe likes facing the Broncos, who is his Week 10 opponent. In his past five games against Denver, Bowe has 28 catches for 373 yards and two touchdowns. He has at least eight Fantasy points in three of those games. Denver has been miserable against opposing receivers, allowing 11 touchdowns and 10 to reach double digits in Fantasy points.
Analysis: Bowe should be considered a must-start Fantasy WR in this matchup. The Broncos have struggled to defend receiver all season, and Bowe should once again reach at least eight Fantasy points in this game. Bowe has at least eight Fantasy points in three of his past five games this season.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had a productive day in a 31-3 loss to the Dolphins in Week 9. Bowe ended up with six catches for 88 yards on 10 targets. His longest catch went 31 yards.
Analysis: Bowe doesn't have a touchdown in his last three games, but now he has at least 60-plus yards in seven straight games, so he is still a big part of the offense on a weekly basis. Make sure to keep Bowe active heading into Week 10 against the Broncos.
News: The first time Dwayne Bowe ever played his Week 9 opponent -- the Miami Dolphins -- it wasn't a memorable performance. Bowe managed just three catches for 28 yards in 2008 against Miami. Well, this time around it might be a different story. Bowe is a much better receiver and the Dolphins secondary is one of the worst in the NFL. WRs are averaging 24.6 Fantasy points per week against Miami, which is eighth-highest in the NFL. Also, WRs have totaled 10 touchdowns against the Dolphins.
Analysis: The Chiefs went on a four-game winning streak in October and Bowe's emergence in the passing game played a big part. He totaled 22 catches for 373 yards and three touchdowns during the winning streak. He has been a bit more marginalized the last two games, totaling just 10 catches for 138 yards and no touchdowns. However, he still has managed at least six Fantasy points (standard formats), so keep Bowe active heading into Week 9.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe was relatively productive in Week 8 against the Chargers. Bowe finished with four receptions for 62 yards in the 23-20 victory, but was unable to get into the end zone. He was targeted a team-high 11 times by QB Matt Cassel and had a long of 26 yards.
Analysis: Bowe played pretty well on Monday night, but seemed to leave a few plays on the field. He seemed to have a hard time getting on the same page of Cassel for most of the contest, evidenced by the fact that he had 11 targets and just four receptions. Still, Bowe was at least able put up a respectable number and has registered over 60 receiving yards in every game expect one thus far. He has clearly established himself as on of Cassel's favorite targets and therefore should continue to see plenty of passes thrown his way. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy WR heading into Week 9 against the Dolphins.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will be looking to start a new touchdown streak in Week 8 against the Chargers. Bowe had his scoring streak halted at three games after failing to get in the end zone in last week's contest against the Raiders. San Diego enters Monday's contest ranked third in pass defense, allowing 175.7 yards per game. The Chargers have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air and allowed an average of 16 Fantasy points to opposing WRs on the season.
Analysis: Bowe just missed extending his scoring streak to four straight games last week, but he had a touchdown overturned by the replay booth. Still, the 27-year-old has had some success against his division foe in the past. In eight career games against San Diego, Bowe is averaging 53.6 yards receiving to go along with four touchdowns. However, he has accounted for three of those touchdowns over his last five meetings, including racking up four receptions for 67 yards and a score when the two teams squared off earlier in the year. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy WR heading into Week 8.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe came about six inches short of extending his touchdown streak to four straight games in Week 7 against the Raiders. Bowe was on the receiving end of a 16-yard strike from Matt Cassel in the first quarter, that was originally ruled a touchdown. However, Bowe was marked down at the 1-yardline after the play was reviewed and Le'Ron McClain punched it in the end zone on the next play. Bowe finished with six receptions for 76 yards in the 28-0 win, with a long of 21 yards. He was targeted a team-high 10 times by Cassel in the victory and averaged 12.7 yards per reception.
Analysis: Bowe just missed extended his touchdown streak on Sunday, but was still able to turn in a fairly productive performance. He has now caught at least five passes in each of his last three games and has averaged 103.7 yards receiving over that stretch. Bowe also continues to be the the favorite target of Cassel and remains one of the few playmakers on the team's offense, so he should see plenty of balls thrown his way moving forward. Consider the 27-year-old a No. 1 Fantasy WR heading into Week 8 against the Chargers.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will be looking to find the end zone for the fourth straight game in Week 7 against the Raiders. Bowe has hauled in four touchdowns over his last three contests, including two in Week 5 against the Colts. Oakland enters Sunday's contest ranked 28th in pass defense, allowing 284 yards per game. The Raiders have surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 22 Fantasy points to opposing WRs on the season.
Analysis: Bowe had been red-hot as the Chiefs entered their bye last week, racking up 359 receiving yards and four touchdowns over his previous three games. However, we don't anticipate the layoff taking away any of his momentum, especially against a Raiders defense that has struggled to defend the pass this season. Bowe has averaged 67.8 receiving yards in eight career games against the division foe, while also scoring two touchdowns. The 27-year-old has a history of scoring in bunches and reached the end zone in seven consecutive games last season, including five outings with multiple scores. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy option in all formats against the Raiders on Sunday.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe had seven receptions for a game-high 128 yards and two touchdowns during the Chiefs' 28-24 victory over Indianapolis in Week 5 on Sunday. Bowe hauled in a 41-yard pass from QB Matt Cassel in the second quarter to give Kansas City its first points of the game. He connected with Cassel again in the third on a 5-yard strike to cut the Chiefs' deficit to three points. Bowe was targeted 11 times by Cassel. "He is a guy I trust with all my heart -- and the ball," Cassel said of Bowe.
Analysis: Bowe has now recorded a touchdown in three consecutive games to give him four total this season. He has a history of scoring in bunches and reached the end zone in seven consecutive games last season, including five outings with multiple scores. He finished with 15 touchdowns last year, tops among all NFL receivers. The Chiefs are limited on offense, but Bowe is one of the team's few options, especially with Cassel starting to heat up. Consider Bowe a low-end No. 1 Fantasy WR in Week 7 at Oakland after Kansas City's bye next week.
News: In just his fifth NFL season, WR Dwayne Bowe is already climbing the Kansas City ranks for career receiving numbers. Bowe's season-high 107 yards against Minnesota in Week 4 represented the 12th game during his career with more than 100 receiving yards. That ties him for fifth most in club history, with Tony Gonzalez, Otis Taylor, Carlos Carson and Eddie Kennison ahead of him. Bowe and the Chiefs travel to Indianapolis in Week 5.
Analysis: Bowe is averaging 18.3 yards per catch this season -- nearly five yards better than his career mark entering the 2011 campaign (13.8 yards). Of his 16 catches, five have gone for more than 20 yards, including his 52-yard touchdown against the Vikings. Bowe has also hauled in a touchdown pass in two straight games. The Colts, meanwhile, are permitting an average of 22.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this season. Consider Bowe a high-end No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 5.
News: WR Dwayne Bowe's 52-yard touchdown reception gave the Chiefs a 22-10 lead over Minnesota in the fourth quarter, and Kansas City held on for their first win of the season. Bowe was the Chiefs' leading receiver in the 22-17 victory in Week 4, hauling in five passes for 107 yards. He also scored the team's only touchdown, thanks in part to Vikings DB Cedric Griffin losing his balance and falling down on the play. The touchdown was Bowe's second of the season and it was also his second game of the season with 100 or more receiving yards. Bowe surpassed 4,000 receiving yards for his career, as he now has 4.060 yards over his five NFL seasons.
Analysis: Bowe hadn't had a very productive season coming into Week 4, but this was clearly his best game of the year to date. He is starting to gain some momentum having scored touchdowns in consecutive games. Now that he -- and QB Matt Cassel -- are starting to get on a roll, Bowe should be considered a reliable option as a No. 2 Fantasy WR. The Colts may pose a slightly tougher test in Week 5, but Bowe is still worth starting in nearly all formats.
News: After recording his first touchdown catch of the season last Sunday against San Diego, Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe is now focused on reaching a milestone in Week 4 against Minnesota. Bowe, who is in his fifth NFL season, needs 47 receiving yards to reach 4,000 yards for his career. The former LSU star finished with 67 yards against the Chargers in Week 3 and has racked up 168 yards in his past two games combined.
Analysis: With RB Jamaal Charles out for the remainder of the season, Bowe is the only key piece in the Chiefs' limited offense. However, the 27-year-old has struggled with consistency for the majority of his career, including this season. He has not tallied more than five catches this season after surpassing that mark five times last year. Fantasy owners should consider Bowe a No. 2 Fantasy WR against the Vikings, who have surrendered an average of 20.3 Fantasy points per game to opposing receivers this season.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe scored his first touchdown of the season on Sunday in San Diego. He was targeted a team-high six times, catching four passes for 67 yards and a score. He did leave the game briefly in the second half after getting the wind knocked out of him by a defender. The Chiefs would eventually lose to the Chargers, 20-17, despite Bowe's efforts.
Analysis: Bowe was right around his average for when he faces San Diego, so Fantasy owners have to be pleased. He stayed in the game after getting the wind knocked out of him, but this is something owners should keep an eye on during the week. The Chiefs face the Vikings in Week 4, a team that had trouble stopping the Lions offense on Sunday. Seeing how he's the best option the Chiefs have on offense, they'll continue to get him the ball. For that reason, Bowe remains a solid WR option heading into next Sunday.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe has been good for the Chiefs through the first two weeks of the season, but traditionally isn't too effective against his Week 3 foe -- the Chargers. In seven career games versus San Diego Bowe averages four catches for 51.7 yards per game. He's scored three times in those contests, something he hasn't done yet this season. On the bright side, he is averaging 16.9 yards per catch and is coming off his 11th career 100-yard receiving game last week.
Analysis: The Chiefs have scored just 10 points through the first two weeks of the season, which doesn't help Bowe's cause much. But the fact Jamaal Charles is done for the year, Kansas City will have to rely more on its star receiver in the coming weeks. Despite the slow start, Bowe remains a solid start in Week 3 against the Chargers. If Matt Cassel starts to play better, it will mean better numbers for Bowe as well.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe was the lone bright spot for the team in a blowout loss to the Lions Week 2. He notched 101 yards receiving on five catches on the afternoon, and he added 12 yards on an end-around. Bowe was looked at eight times in the passing game, and he gashed the defense on a 45-yarder in the process although he did not find the end zone.
Analysis: Bowe was a non-factor last week against the Bills, but he showed up late in the game Sunday in a solid rebound performance. Fantasy owners should know that he hauled in most of the grabs when the game was well out of reach. Bowe remains an upper-echelon WR in the NFL, but his inconsistency may become a bit of an issue with Matt Cassel under center. The LSU product is still worth starting in the majority of leagues, but don't expect a repeat of his standout 2010 campaign.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had a lackluster Week 1 against the Bills as most of the team did, hauling in two passes for 17 yards. He hopes to not only improve on his numbers from last week, but out-produce what Mike Williams did against Detroit's defense in Week 1. He went for 50 yards and a score on four catches. Bowe did outshine those numbers against the Lions in his only meeting against them as a rookie in 2007, going for 97 yards and a TD on eight catches.
Analysis: Bowe has minimal experience against the 2011 version of the defense, which sports an aggressive front-seven. That may bode well for the dynamic WR considering he will be the hot-read more times than not for QB Matt Cassel. Bowe and the rest of the offense vows to improve on Sunday, but we see him as a low-end No. 2 option heading into the matchup. The Lions allowed the 19th-most Fantasy points to opposing WRs last season.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe's touchdown streak against the Bills came to an end in Week 1. After scoring in his previous two matchups against the Bills, Bowe was bottled up for 17 yards on two receptions. He was targeted a team-high eight times in Week 1.
Analysis: The Chiefs clearly had a game plan for getting Bowe the football. Unfortunately, the Bills just had a better game plan for stopping him. The K.C. offense was pretty bad Week 1, but if it doesn't improve quickly, then Fantasy owners are going to grow impatient with Bowe. He is still a high-end Fantasy WR. Consider him a No. 2 WR in Week 2, when the Chiefs play the Lions.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe finally broke his media silence by talking to the team's official website about the upcoming season. Bowe finished the preseason with 12 catches for 139 yards and one touchdown, and looks primed for another big season. “It felt good working with Matt (Cassel) for a longer time and it brought me back memories of last year,” Bowe said. “I’m trying to stack good performances on top of another to be a better player than I was last year.”
Analysis: Bowe's first test comes in Week 1 against the Bills, who allowed WRs to average 19.4 Fantasy points per week last year, which was tied for 11th lowest in the NFL. But that number was misleading seeing how opposing teams ran all over Buffalo in 2010. Bowe has scored a touchdown in each of his matchups against the Bills in 2008 and 2010. Cassel is going to play Week 1 despite suffering a rib injury late in the preseason, which is good news for Bowe, who remains a high-end No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 1.
News: Chiefs coach Todd Haley raved Thursday about how far Dwayne Bowe has come in his career in just a few short years. “I think he’s light years from where he was," Haley said. "That’s a testament to him and his position coach and the guys around him and, I think, us getting more guys to understand how we do things around here. I do believe now he thinks he can be something special in this league. He’s not there yet, but he showed some good signs last year, and this year we talked about all last year as last year wound down and went in pre-lockout about how important this next year would be, (how to) handle some level of success and how you did that, how he does that and how some of the other guys handle it will tell you a lot about what they’re going to become. He’s doing a tremendous job. He’s showing these young guys how you’re supposed to do it and that’s going to make everybody better.”
Analysis: Bowe posted a career-high 1,162 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2010. It might be tough for him to get double-digit scores again, but his numbers might mirror more of what he did in 2008, when he posted 1,022 yards and seven touchdowns. The additions of Steve Breaston and Jonathan Baldwin will definitely help take some of the pressure off Bowe, who should be drafted as a No. 2 Fantasy WR.
News: Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe entered Sunday's AFC Wild Card playoff game against Baltimore with a slight illness, but it was his stat line that made him sick. Bowe was nowhere to be found for the Chiefs in their embarrassing 30-7 defeat Sunday. Not only did Bowe not make a catch, but he did not even get targeted by quarterback Matt Cassel. The primary reason? He was double-covered for much of the game; his illness was not a factor according to head coach Todd Haley. Upset with the results, Bowe was nowhere to be found after the game when the locker room was made available to reporters. Teammate Dexter McCluster said Bowe was frustrated. "Being an athlete and him being the leader that he is," McCluster told the Kansas City Star, "he wants the ball. He wants to compete. It’s very difficult, not only for us but for him."
Analysis: If the Chiefs are looking for reasons why the offense could do absolutely nothing in the Wild Card loss, Bowe not touching the ball could certainly be one. The receiver led the NFL in touchdown catches in the regular season with 15 and didn't even get looked at by Cassel in the playoff loss. Bowe finished his regular season with 72 receptions for 1,162 yards and 15 scores and will enter next year as a top Fantasy option despite this dud to end the year. Heading into 2011, Bowe has the chance to be a No. 1 Fantasy WR in all leagues and is worth an early-round pick, though games like this will scare some folks.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe was back at practice Thursday. Bowe missed practice Wednesday with an illness. He is expected to play in the first-round playoff game against Baltimore.
Analysis: It looks like Bowe should be fine for the matchup with the Ravens. Consider him a quality starting option in Fantasy Playoff leagues. Heading into 2011, Bowe has the chance to be a No. 1 Fantasy WR in all leagues and is worth an early-round pick.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe missed practice Wednesday due to an illness. According to NFL Network, however, Bowe is expected to play Sunday in the first round of the playoffs against Baltimore on Sunday. Bowe was not injured in Week 17 against Oakland.
Analysis: It sounds like Bowe should be fine, but continue to monitor what develops. Hopefully he is OK, and he should be considered a quality option for Week 1 of the playoffs in Fantasy Playoff Challenges. Heading into 2011, Bowe has the chance to be a No. 1 Fantasy WR in all leagues and is worth an early-round pick.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe closed the regular season with a quality performance against the Raiders on Sunday in Week 17. Bowe had five catches for 68 yards. He will now enter the playoffs as Kansas City will host a first-round game.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Bowe during the postseason and hope he finishes the season strong. He will enter 2011 as a top-flight Fantasy WR, and he's worth an early-round pick in all leagues. Bowe had a quality regular season with 77 catches for 1,230 yards and 15 touchdowns. He has the potential to be a No. 1 Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs still plan to play their starters in Week 17 against Oakland even with the AFC West title wrapped up and almost certainly being locked into the No. 3 seed. Coach Todd Haley said the Chiefs would play to beat the Raiders. “We’re a transitioning team,” Haley said. “Maybe some teams can look at games differently, but I know our group right now — with where we are in our development — we need to approach them the same way, which is get ready to win and put everything into figuring out how to get to three wins in this quarter (of the season).” Asked about the possibility of resting some starters against Oakland, Haley said, “We’re going to do what we think gives us the best chance to win.” That would appear to imply that WR Dwayne Bowe will remain inthe starting lineup.
Analysis: The Chiefs could still fall back to the No. 4 seed with a loss to the Raiders and a win by the Colts, so they probably want to keep their position in the standings intact. That means Bowe should see his usual amount of playing time, and he's worth using as a starter in all leagues for Week 17. He had five catches for 63 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 at Oakland, and he snapped out of his recent funk last week against Tennessee with six catches for 153 yards and one touchdown. He'll likely draw CB Nnamdi Asomugha in coverage this week and could regress a decent amount from Week 16, but he's still too good of a player to bench without another strong option to go with in his place.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe seemed to awaken from a month-long slumber in Week 16 against Tennessee. He caught six passes for 153 yards, including a 75-yard catch-and-run touchdown in the second quarter. Coming in, Bowe had just three catches for 56 yards combined over his previous three games. He was targeted a team-high nine times.
Analysis: Bowe has endured two very different streaks over the course of the season. From Week 6-12, he scored a touchdown in each game and totaled 13 in that span. He seemed unstoppable. From Week 13-15, however, he seemed to fall off the face of the earth. The Chiefs seemed to want to get Bowe into the game early in Week 16 and it paid off. He was already off to a good start when Matt Cassel found him streaking up mid field in stride. Bowe did the rest and outran the Titans defense into the end zone for his longest career score. Bowe made starting him for this one a tough decision given his recent struggles, but this performance gets him back into the mix as a great play in all formats for the final week of the regular season against Oakland. He caught five passes for 63 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders in Week 9 in Oakland.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe is hoping to score a touchdown in Week 16 against Tennessee to snap two streaks. This will be Bowe's third meeting with the Titans in his career, and he has yet to find the end zone against them. In 2007 at home, Bowe had five catches for 64 yards. And in 2008 at home, Bowe had seven catches for 86 yards. Bowe is also looking to snap a three-game scoreless streak overall. In his past three games, Bowe has just five catches for 56 yards against Denver, San Diego and St. Louis.
Analysis: Bowe has a favorable matchup against the Titans, who have allowed 10 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers, including six in the past five games, with 11 reaching double digits in Fantasy points. We look for Bowe to play better in this game than he has in his past three outings, but he remains a No. 2 Fantasy WR at best in the majority of leagues. His recent struggles have hurt Fantasy owners, but he's capable of a big performance at any time. Hopefully this is the week he gets back into the end zone and scores against the Titans for the first time.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe led the team with six targets in Week 15, but he failed to put up big numbers in a 27-13 win at St. Louis. Bowe made a 28-yard catch in the second quarter that put the Chiefs in the red zone and led to their first touchdown, a 2-yard pass play from QB Matt Cassel to TE Leonard Pope, but he only made one more reception for the rest of the game. Bowe finished with 53 receiving yards and no touchdowns.
Analysis: Bowe's Week 15 performance represented improvement over his past two weeks, in which he totaled just three receiving yards, but it was still a far cry from his midseason streak of high-yardage, multi-touchdown games. The return of Matt Cassel from his appendectomy helped and Bowe could continue to rebound in Week 16 against a poor Titans pass defense. Despite his three-week lull, consider Bowe a must-start heading into next week.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has only one reception and no touchdowns over his last two games, and he looks to rebound in Week 15 against the Rams. Prior to his two-game slump, Bowe had caught at least one touchdown pass in each of his previous seven games. This week, he will face a Rams secondary that is tied for sixth in the league for most touchdowns allowed to wide receivers. In terms of passing yardage allowed, the Rams' defense has the 12th-highest total in the NFL.
Analysis: The degree to which Bowe can take advantage of this favorable matchup depends on whether QB Matt Cassel can return from his appendectomy. Cassel has been practicing on a limited basis, so there is some hope that Bowe will get his starting QB back. If that is the case, Bowe can be trusted as a No. 1 Fantasy WR. However, look for another tough week if backup QB Brodie Croyle is under center again.
News: Kansas City WR was limited to just one reception for a mere three yards in the Chiefs' loss at San Diego in Week 14 on Sunday. Bowe, who was held without a catch against Denver in Week 13, was targeted a team-high seven times by Kansas City's replacement quarterback Brodie Croyle. Bowe, who drew single coverage much of the game, had several passes from Croyle sail over his head. His first target of the game didn't come until less than five minutes remained in the second quarter on a deep route that drifted out-of-bounds.
Analysis: We were wary of Bowe's production with Croyle under center and it was worse than predicted. Bowe wasn't the only Chiefs receiver to struggle as Kansas City quarterbacks completed only nine attempts and no wideout had more than two receptions. This is the second straight disappointing performance for Bowe, who had never finished with less than two receptions in back-to-back games during his career. The Chiefs -- and Fantasy owners still in the playoffs -- hope starting quarterback Matt Cassel (illness) is able to return in Week 15 at St. Louis. If he does, consider Bowe a possible rebound candidate with upside in all Fantasy formats.
News: Kansas City WR Dwyane Bowe could have a difficult time returning to top form in Week 14. Bowe, who is coming off a disappointing game against Denver in Week 13 when he did not record a catch, faces San Diego's top-ranked pass defense Sunday. The Chargers are allowing just 186.3 passing yards a game and only two receivers have registered 100-plus yards against them this season. Prior to Week 13, Bowe tallied 465 receiving yards in his previous three games and had two outings with 13 receptions. He still leads all NFL receivers with 14 touchdowns despite being shut out against the Broncos and is a big target in the red zone. Keep in mind Bowe's production could again be limited with Chiefs starting quarterback Matt Cassel (appendectomy) unlikely to play Sunday and leaving Brodie Croyle under center. Croyle has yet to play a snap this season.
Analysis: Bowe certainly has a tough challenge awaiting in Week 14. San Diego is second in the league in fewest Fantasy points allowed to wide receivers (13.8) and has surrendered more than six receptions to a wideout just twice this season. In the teams' Week 1 meeting this season, Bowe had his second-worst game of the season and finished with just one catch for 13 yards. With Cassel doubtful, Bowe should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR because of his hot streak, but temper your expectations with Croyle as the starting quarterback.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe picked a bad time to have his worst game of the season. Bowe had no catches in Week 13 against Denver. He did have three targets in the game. "We got the 'W,' and that's the important thing," Bowe said. "They weren't going to let me get nothing, and they were able to pull it off. Good for them." The last time Bowe faced the Broncos in Week 10 he had 13 catches for 186 yards and two touchdowns. And Bowe came into this game with at least one touchdown in his past seven games with 13 touchdowns over that span.
Analysis: Bowe struggled to shake free of Denver CB Champ Bailey, but he torched Bailey the last time the two teams met. This game might have hurt Fantasy owners with a playoff spot on the line or the playoffs already having actually started in some leagues. Despite the poor game look for Bowe to bounce back and play well in Week 14 at San Diego. It's another tough matchup, but Bowe is too good to sit in the majority of leagues. In Week 1 against the Chargers, Bowe was held to one catch for 13 yards.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe has an impressive streak going heading into Week 13 against Denver. Bowe has at least one touchdown in his past seven games with 13 touchdowns over that span. He has 14 touchdowns on the season, and he's ready for his rematch with the Broncos. In Week 10 at Denver, Bowe had 13 catches for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Denver has allowed 13 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers, including six in the past five weeks.
Analysis: Bowe should continue to play at a high level in this matchup with the Broncos, and we can see the Chiefs going all out after Denver apparently ran up the score in the previous meeting. Look for Bowe to see plenty of attention from Denver's defense, especially standout cornerback Champ Bailey, but the Broncos will have a hard time stopping Bowe just as they did in Week 10. Consider Bowe a must-start Fantasy WR in this matchup with Denver.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe entered Week 12 against the Seahawks having caught a touchdown pass in six straight games. He extended that streak on the first drive of the game and never looked back. Bowe finished with three touchdown catches and 13 catches for 170 yards in the 42-24 win. It was his first career three-touchdown game. He posted 120 yards and two scores in the first half, with touchdown receptions of 7 and 36 yards from QB Matt Cassel. He didn't do quite as well after halftime but he still caught his 14th score of the year, a 9-yarder in the fourth quarter. Bowe finished with a team-high 17 targets and averaged 13.1 yards per reception in the victory. "I'm just impressed each and every week. ... I find myself looking for him more and more and more," Cassel said.
Analysis: Bowe been absolutely on fire since Week 3 and has scored at least once in nine of his last 10 games. He has caught at least two touchdown passes in three straight games. Bowe was able to carve up the Seahawks secondary on Sunday and had more production than all the other Chiefs receivers combined. He has become a top-flight Fantasy WR this season and should be considered such down the stretch. With Denver up next on the schedule, consider Bowe a No. 1 option and a must-start in Week 13. The 26-year-old caught 13 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns the last time the two teams met in Week 10.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe extended his touchdown streak to seven consecutive games in the first half of Week 12 against the Seahawks. He caught a 7-yard scoring strike from QB Matt Cassel on the first drive of the game. It was his 12th touchdown grab of the year. He added another score when Cassel found a wide-open Bowe for a 36-yarder right before halftime. Bowe finished the first half with eight catches for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
Analysis: Bowe has been a touchdown machine this season, scoring in nine of his last 10 games. He posted his second biggest performance of the year in Week 12 and still has the second half to pad those stats. Fantasy owners that started him this week should just sit back, relax and enjoy his huge performance. Needless to say, Bowe has become a must-start Fantasy WR and should be considered as such down the stretch.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has caught a touchdown pass in eight of his last nine games, including six straight, and will look to keep that streak going against the Seahawks in Week 12. Seattle ranks 30th in the league against the pass, giving up over 283 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 26.2 Fantasy points to opposing wideouts this season.
Analysis: Bowe has an astounding 10 touchdowns grabs in his last six games and has an extremely favorable matchup with Seattle in Week 12. The Seahawks allowed QB Drew Brees to throw for 382 yards and four touchdown passes a week ago and rank near the bottom of the NFL in pass defense. While Matt Cassel isn't in the same league as Brees, he has been playing better of late and is targeting Bowe as his main guy. Bowe is having a breakout campaign and should be able to extend his touchdown streak to one more game on Sunday. Consider the 26-year-old a No. 1 Fantasy WR and a must-start against the Seahawks in Week 12.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe continued his ridiculous touchdown streak in Week 11 when he found the end zone twice in a win over the Cardinals. Bowe, who finished the game with six catches for 109 yards, now has 10 touchdowns in his last six games.
Analysis: After his two-catch, 55-yard effort in Week 5, a good amount of people said goodbye to Bowe and either dumped him or traded him. Those folks have to be kicking themselves now after Bowe's amazing performance over the last month and a half. Heading into Week 12 against the Seahawks, who have one of the worst pass defenses in the league, Bowe will remain an elite Fantasy option.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe comes into Week 11 against the Cardinals with eight touchdowns and 91 Fantasy points in standard scoring leagues over his last five games (18.2 average). Arizona is giving up an average of 24 points a game to opposing WR corps this season and ranks 27th in passing yards allowed.
Analysis: Bowe got off to a slow start this season, but he's been on fire over the last month and a half and is unquestionable a must-start Fantasy option at the moment. Arizona has given up three straight 100-yard receiving games to the two Mike Williams and Percy Harvin, so Bowe has a great chance to put up stellar numbers once again in Week 11. Consider him an elite top-10 option for this matchup.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had a career day in week 10 against the Broncos. Bowe, who had never scored a touchdown in his career against the Broncos, was able to extend his scoring streak to five straight games by catching two touchdown passes in the 49-29 rout. He was on the receiving end of a 15-yard strike from Matt Cassel in the third quarter and then a 22-yarder in the fourth. He finished with a career-high 13 receptions and 186 yards in defeat and averaged 14.3 yards per reception. Bowe was targeted a team-high 18 times and now has a career-high nine touchdowns on the season.
Analysis: Bowe has now reached the end zone for a team record-tying fifth straight game on Sunday, and arguably had his best day as a pro. He has been playing very well of late, recording eight touchdowns over his last five games. Bowe has racked up 454 receiving yards over that stretch and continues to be the favorite target of Cassel. He will look to extend his scoring streak to six straight games in Week 11 when the Cardinals come to town. Arizona has struggled to defend the pass this season, so consider Bowe a solid No. 1 Fantasy WR heading into that matchup.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will be looking to extend his scoring streak to five straight games in Week 10 against the Broncos. Bowe has caught five touchdowns over his last four games and racked up 301 receiving yards over that stretch. He will face a Denver team that boasts the league's eighth best pass defense, but has surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air this season. The Broncos are allowing an average of 17.5 Fantasy points to opposing WRs on the season.
Analysis: Bowe has averaged just 64.4 receiving yards in five career games against the Broncos with no touchdowns. He will also likely have Champ Baily shadowing him the entire game, which could limit his opportunities. Still, he has a team-high 54 targets on the season and is way to talented to leave on the bench. Bowe also only needs one more touchdown to surpass his career-high of seven he set back in 2008. Consider him a low-end Fantasy WR heading into Week 10.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe entered Week 9 against the Raiders having caught a touchdown pass in three consecutive games. He continued that trend on Sunday as he hauled in a 20-yard touchdown grab from QB Matt Cassel in the fourth quarter for his seventh score of the year. Despite a couple of drops, Bowe finished with a solid game, catching six passes for 63 yards in the 23-20 overtime loss to Oakland. He was targeted for a team-high 12 passes and averaged 12.6 yards per reception.
Analysis: After a slow start to the season, Bowe has come alive of late and has six touchdown catches during his streak. He had many opportunities to add on to his stats in Week 9 but drops and errant throws from Cassel stood in the way of that happening. Still, he matched his career high in touchdowns on Sunday and has eight more games to surpass it. Bowe will face off against Denver and their eighth ranked pass defense in Week 10. Continue to view the 26-year-old as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy WR against the Broncos.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has five touchdown grabs over the last three games but will face a Raiders defense in Week 9 that has done a solid job against the pass this season. Oakland ranks fifth in the league against the pass, allowing 183 yards per game, and have limited opposing wideouts to just 16 Fantasy points per contest. However, top DB Nnamdi Asomugha might not be able to go for Sunday's game, which bodes well for Bowe.
Analysis: Bowe has more touchdown catches through the first seven games this season than he did in all of 2009. In six career games against the Raiders, the 26-year-old has caught 26 balls for 411 yards and one touchdown. His numbers aren't that outstanding against Oakland but he has benefited from Kansas City playing well with the No. 1 rushing attack in the league. Asomugha being out could make a huge difference in Bowe's performance in Week 9 but he still seems to be a safe play, especially with his recent red-zone success. Consider Bowe a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy WR for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
News: WR Dwayne Bowe scored the Chiefs' only touchdown in a 13-10 overtime victory over Buffalo in Week 8. His one-yard catch in the second quarter was one of three receptions he had in the game, as he compiled a total of 16 receiving yards. This was the third straight game in which Bowe scored at least one touchdown, and the fourth game out of his last five in which he reached the end zone. However, Bowe did not make a catch three out of the six times he was targeted, including on a pass in the end zone early in the first quarter that he could not haul in.
Analysis: Bowe's modest yardage total was his second-lowest of the season, but he does have three games of 60-plus receiving yards to his credit. Add in his six touchdowns to date, and you have a receiver worth starting in nearly all formats. The Raiders, who will face the Chiefs in Week 9, have been tough on wide receivers in Fantasy this year, but as long as Bowe keeps scoring, he should keep starting.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe aims for his third straight multi-touchdown game in Week 8 against the Bills. Buffalo has allowed just one receiver -- Randy Moss -- to score twice against them this season. No receiver has broken 100 yards against Buffalo this season, but WRs are averaging 20.3 Fantasy points per week against the Bills, which is 11th highest in the NFL. Bowe missed the matchup with the Bills in 2009 due to a suspension, but he faced off against them in 2008, totaling three catches for 58 yards and one touchdown.
Analysis: Bowe has finally developed into the big-time receiver the Chiefs need him to be. He has worked his way out of the coach's doghouse and is becoming a regular threat on offense. He has five touchdowns in his last four games. Consider Bowe a solid No. 1 Fantasy WR for Week 8.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe had another good game in Week 7 against Jacksonville. Bowe had three catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns. He had five targets in the game. Bowe now has nine catches for 189 yards and four touchdowns in his past two games against the Texans and Jaguars on 14 targets.
Analysis: Bowe is looking like a must-start Fantasy WR, and he has another favorable matchup in Week 8 against Buffalo. We consider Bowe a No. 1 Fantasy WR in that game, and hopefully he will continue to play at this level as the season goes on.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe came alive in Week 6 with his performance against the Texans with six catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets, and he should be in line for another good game this week against Jacksonville in Week 7. Of Jacksonville’s 14 passing touchdowns allowed this year, 10 have gone to wide receivers. Last year at Jacksonville, Bowe had four catches for 74 yards, and he should be able to reach that total again based on how poor the Jaguars have looked in their secondary. Bowe appears to have regained the trust of QB Matt Cassel and the coaching staff, and he should be a go-to guy again this week.
Analysis: Bowe should be considered a starting Fantasy option in the majority of leagues. He's playing well based on his performance against the Texans, and we consider him at least a No. 2 Fantasy WR in all scoring formats.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe may have had his season resurrected with his performance in Week 6 in a loss to the Texans. Playing against a defense known for giving up big chunks of offense, Bowe topped 100 yards receiving for the sixth time in his career. Bowe caught six passes for 108 yards and scored two touchdowns. His second TD catch of the game was a 42-yard catch-and-run that saw him break a few tackles and make some excellent cuts to get to the end zone. Bowe was targeted nine times in the game.
Analysis: After his first touchdown reception, a 17-yard strike from Matt Cassel in which Bowe took a hard hit in the end zone and held onto the ball, Bowe celebrated by trying to spike the ball and pretending it was stuck to his hand. That came after he dropped two big passes in the Week 5 game and was given a lot of attention for it. Bowe looked like a star in the Week 6 loss and was targeted more than any other Chiefs receiver. Kansas City might not have a great passing game, but it seems they will go to Bowe more often than not. The Chiefs play Jacksonville in Week 7 and no team has been easier on wide receivers than have the Jaguars. Bowe should be considered a solid Fantasy start in all leagues in Week 7.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe has caught just four passes in his last two games with a bye week in between. He did record his first touchdown Week 3 against the 49ers but Bowe has not been the big weapon quarterback Matt Cassel and Fantasy owners have hoped he would be. His coach, Todd Haley, has confidence in him after his Week 5 two-catch, 33-yard effort. "His arrow is pointing up in all areas," Haley said. "We have won with Dwayne, and we will continue to win with him." Bowe might have a chance to break out in Week 6 in Houston. Only the Jaguars are giving up more Fantasy points to opposing wide receivers than are the Texans.
Analysis: The only reason the Texans haven't been No. 1 at allowing opposing wide receivers Fantasy points is because they played Oakland in Week 4 and the Raiders' wideouts are terrible. Austin Collie went for 163 yards and a TD Week 1 against Houston, Washington's Joey Galloway even had 88 yards against them. Even Roy Williams had a 117-yard game against the Texans and Hakeem Nicks absolutely went nuts last week with two TDs. Unfortunately, since he's only been targeted by Cassel 23 times this season and has only come down with nine catches, we cannot recommend Bowe as anything more than a sleeper and No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 6.
News: Despite a dropped pass in the end zone in Week 5 against the Colts, Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe is making progress, coach Todd Haley said. "His arrow is pointing up in all areas," Haley said. "We have won with Dwayne, and we will continue to win with him. " QB Matt Cassel targeted Bowe a team-high eight times in Week 5, but Bowe managed just two catches for 33 yards. His longest gain went for 21 yards and he failed to find the end zone for the third time in four games. "He did so many good things in that game," Haley said. "He played smart. He understood the game plan and what he was supposed to do, and he did it at a high level. It just so happens he had a chance to make a big play and it didn't happen."
Analysis: It's great that Haley is remaining optimistic with Bowe, but we still have to call him a disappointment that this stage of the season. Bowe has managed two or fewer catches in three of four games this season. That's not really comforting seeing how Bowe is considered the Chiefs' No. 1 wide receiver. We came into the season with a lot of excitement with Bowe as he was being introduced to Charlie Weis' offense. But through his first four games, the results are not what we expected. Maybe Bowe should be taken down to being a No. 3 Fantasy WR until he heats up. He has a favorable matchup in Week 6 against the Texans, so no one would blame you if you started Bowe because Houston has one of the league's worst passing defenses.
News:Dwayne Bowe's consecutive dropped passes on Sunday at Indianapolis, including one that would have been an easy touchdown, are making fans grouse at the former first-round pick. But head coach Todd Haley, who has been at odds with Bowe in the past, is not grousing. In fact, he insists that Bowe's drop did not cost the Chiefs the game. "Dwayne Bowe did so many good things in that game, so many good things," he said. "He played smart, he understood the game plan, what he was supposed to do throughout that game plan and he did it at a high level. It just so happens he had an opportunity to make a big play, which is part of his job description, as he did two weeks before. He didn't make it. But Dwayne's arrow is going up. There is no doubt in my mind."
Analysis: We're surprised Haley is so upbeat on Bowe, especially since his big-play receiver has just nine catches for 152 yards and one score through four games. He'll take on the Texans in Week 6, and their pass defense has been stomped so far this season, so owners are in a tough spot. But ultimately if Bowe doesn't produce, he won't only be out of Fantasy lineups, he'll have a reduced role in Kansas City. We think he's safest as a No. 3 receiver this week, and it's solely because of the easy matchup.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had another lackluster performance in Week 5 against the Colts, although QB Matt Cassel tried to get Bowe the football. Cassel targeted Bowe a team-high eight times, but Bowe managed just two catches for 33 yards. His longest gain went for 21 yards and he failed to find the end zone for the third time in four games.
Analysis: Bowe has managed two or fewer catches in three of four games this season. That's not really comforting seeing how Bowe is considered the Chiefs' No. 1 wide receiver. We came into the season with a lot of excitement with Bowe as he was being introduced to Charlie Weis' offense. But through his first four games, the results are not what we expected. Maybe Bowe should be taken down to being a No. 3 Fantasy WR until he heats up. He has a favorable matchup in Week 6 against the Texans, so no one would blame you if you started Bowe because Houston has one of the league's worst passing defenses.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will face the Colts for the second time in his career in Week 5. Bowe played the Colts as a rookie in 2007, totaling seven catches for 64 yards and one touchdown. Bowe hopes for similar success in 2010. Wide receivers have blitzed the Colts secondary for 743 yards and four touchdowns in four games. Four different receivers -- Kevin Walter, Mario Manningham, Hakeem Nicks and Brandon Lloyd -- have scored against the Colts and two receivers -- Lloyd and Jabar Gaffney -- have 100-yard games.
Analysis: Bowe scored for the first time this season in Week 3 against the 49ers. However, he has a disappointing seven catches for 119 yards this season. Bowe has been targeted 15 times this season, but he just hasn't produced as we would like. Maybe the bye helped the Chiefs' offense regroup. QB Matt Cassel is coming off his first three-touchdown game with Kansas City, so maybe the Chiefs' passing game is about to take off. Don't write Bowe off just yet, but maybe look to him as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 5.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught only two passes in a Week 3 win over the 49ers, but one went for a 45-yard score. Bowe also brought in a 16-yard grab.
Analysis: This was Bowe's first game with over 50 yards receiving this season, and his Fantasy owners just have to be used to this kind of performance by now. While Matt Cassel isn't the worst QB in the league, he's not a great one either, and his job in K.C. is not to lose the game, a fact that will continue to limit Bowe's starting Fantasy value to just deeper formats as a No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option. The Chiefs are off in Week 4, so be sure to bench Bowe next Sunday. Kansas City will resume action in Week 5 at the Colts.
News: Coach Todd Haley praised WR Dwayne Bowe -- not for catching passes -- but for his blocking. “I think that’s something that he has made such a big jump in and is a real good sign," Haley said. "Last week he had a couple real big blocks and then (in Cleveland) he continued that.” Bowe and the Chiefs now welcome in San Francisco for Week 3. The 49ers have allowed just 17 catches for 189 yards and two touchdowns to wide receivers this season.
Analysis: Bowe has done a lot of good things to win back the favor of the coaching staff after some issues he had last season and in the offseason. He is becoming a more complete player. Sadly, it's not showing up in the stat column. Bowe has just five catches for 58 yards in two games. Not exactly what we expected from someone that was drafted as a No. 2 Fantasy WR. Bowe hasn't yet played the role of the big-time receiver in Charlie Weis' offense, but it's still too early to write him off. The 49ers have a very good secondary, so Bowe might not be poised for a breakout game in Week 3. Look to him as either a No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe showed improvement Week 2 in a win over the Browns. After catching just one pass for 13 yards Week 1 against the Chargers, Bowe managed four receptions for 45 yards in the win over Cleveland. He was targeted five times in the game.
Analysis: The Chiefs passing game did little in Week 2 and Matt Cassel has not looked sharp as a passer thus far. That said, something is working as Kansas City is 2-0 on the year. The Chiefs play against San Francisco in Week 3 and the 49ers have not been that solid against the pass. Bowe could be a nice option in Week 3 and get his first solid performance of the season. Bowe can be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 3 of the season.
News: Through poor conditions in the rain and wind on Monday night, Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe did not have a good opening game. Bowe managed just one catch against the Chargers for 13 yards, though he was targeted five times by quarterback Matt Cassel. Bowe will look to make more of an impact Week 2 in Cleveland. The last time he faced the Browns came last season in December in Kansas City when he caught four passes for 56 yards without scoring.
Analysis: Bowe is owned in 100 percent of Fantasy leagues so owners truly believe he has some big games in him. Unfortunately, he began the 2010 season like he finished the 2009 season, with just one catch and minimal yardage with no touchdowns. Bowe is more talented than any receiver on the Bucs, the team Cleveland played in Week 1. Cleveland gave up nine catches and 111 yards with two touchdowns to the Tampa receivers. We expect more out of Kansas City's offense in Week 2. It would be his first good game in a while, but Bowe can be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 2 of the season.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe and the entire Kansas City passing game were pretty much a non-factor during Week 1. Matt Cassel struggled to throw the ball on a rainy and windy night as the Chiefs were only able to muster 68 yards passing. Bowe was targeted five times, but finished with only one reception for 13 yards.
Analysis: After a disappointing 2009 season this was not the kind of start Fantasy owners were hoping for. However, the conditions did play a huge part in the offense's inability to throw the ball on Monday. Bowe was still targeted a team-high five times, so it's not time to hit the panic button just yet. Hopefully, the weather will be better in his Week 2 matchup against the Browns. Despite a disappointing Week 1 performance, consider Bowe a high-end No. 2 WR heading into Week 2.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has had some success against his Week 1 opponent -- San Diego. In five career games against the Chargers, Bowe has 27 receptions for 346 yards and three touchdowns. He has averaged 69.2 ypg against the Chargers and has caught a TD pass in two of his last three games against his division rival. The Chiefs were ranked 25th in passing yards season.
Analysis: Bowe is coming off a disappointing 2009 season. He only played in 11 games after missing four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances and had just 589 yards receiving. Bowe has done nothing but earn praise from his teammates and coaches for his off season workouts and led the team in receiving this preseason with eight receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown. There is a lot of excitement brewing in Kansas City with the arrival of offensive coordinator Charlie Weis. If Bowe can stay away from his off-the-field issues, he could be in line for a big season. Consider him a high-end No. 2 WR heading into Week 1.
News:The Sports Xchange reports after a troubled 2009, Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had prepared for the upcoming season with the type of focus and work ethic that head coach Todd Haley has been seeking from his now fourth-year wide receiver. Haley wanted consistency and reliability for Bowe. "He understands," Haley said. "The message was clear to him what he had to do, and he came into the offseason exactly the way he was asked. He worked the way that good receivers, trying to become real good receivers, have to. Now he's continued through training camp to be a dependable player for us. He's made progress in all areas. He's becoming one of our more dependable players. That's good. That's what we want. That's what we ask of him."
Analysis: Bowe ended up leading the Chiefs in receiving during the preseason with 95 yards and one touchdown on eight receptions. There is a lot of excitement brewing in Kansas City with the arrival of offensive coordinator Charlie Weis. If QB Matt Cassel can operate his offense with efficiency, then Bowe could be a big recipient. Bowe might have had his issues on and off-the-field, but Fantasy owners have put that in the past as they have made Bowe the 18th most drafted receiver in CBSSports.com leagues. Bowe is a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR that might outproduce his draft status in 2010.
News: Chiefs QB Matt Cassel connected with wide receiver Dwayne Bowe for a 4-yard touchdown, sealing a decent night between the two players Friday vs. the Eagles. Bowe got off to a slow start but finished with four catches for 32 yards as he used his physical traits and bullying style to gain yardage.
Analysis: Bowe hasn't had a massive outing this preseason, nabbing a total of seven passes for 65 yards with the score in three appearances, with Friday's his longest of the summer. He's easily Cassel's best weapon and should see the most targets go his way. Think of him as a middle-end No. 2 Fantasy WR who should deliver No. 1 WR-like stats from time to time during the season. He can be had as late as Round 6 in most leagues.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe started Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons, but he hardly made an impact. Bowe recorded no stats and wasn't even targeted during his brief playing time. Bowe has been the 19th most drafted receiver in CBSSports.com leagues. He has gone as high as 45th and as low as 88th.
Analysis: Bowe has had an encouraging training camp. He seems to have put behind him some off-the-field issues and is ready to get back to work. He has a lot to be excited about seeing how the team has a new offensive outlook with first-year coordinator Charlie Weis at the helm. Draft Bowe as a No. 2 Fantasy WR, but don't be surprised if he challenges to be a No. 1 WR.
News:The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has been turning heads early in training camp with his work on the field and has thus far managed to avoid any further off-the-field issues. “It’s carrying over from OTAs and minicamp,” cornerback Brandon Flowers said of Bowe. “He came in in OTAs and minicamp and dropped his weight, got in well-conditioned shape. He’s stepping up to a whole other level. He’s definitely like a No. 1 receiver out there.”
Analysis: Head coach Todd Haley has also commented positively on Bowe, who was suspended last year for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances. “I’m encouraged with where Dwayne is right now,” Haley said. “I think he’s clearly ahead of where he was last year. He’s fighting to be considered one of the good receivers in the league. I think that’s his goal and his mindset.” We really hope Bowe can keep focused in 2010 since the potential for him to have a monster season is there, especially since the addition of offensive guru Charlie Weis. Draft Bowe as a No. 2 Fantasy WR, but don't be surprised if he challenges to be a No. 1 WR.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe is looking forward to a big year in 2010. He said Wednesday that last year's four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances is part of his motivation. "It's going to give me a chance to remodel my career," Bowe said. "I'm bigger, faster and stronger now – and I did it the right way. I really think it is going to end up saving my career." Bowe also said he's excited about the offense this year with new offensive coordinator Charlie Weis and the development of Matt Cassel. "Charlie Weis is dangerous," Bowe said. "The whole minicamp and the OTAs, the offense has been clicking like crazy. Matt Cassel is doing well, and the draft choices are looking great. I can't wait for the season to start."
Analysis: We hope Bowe learned his lesson and will grow from it, especially in his performance on the field. We like Bowe a lot this year with the addition of Weis and the potential improvement of Cassel. Bowe should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR this year, and he's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues. We wouldn't be surprised if Bowe had a career year in 2010.
News:Dwayne Bowe has responded to remarks made by head coach Todd Haley a week ago and seems to be focused on football and not the eyebrow-raising comments he made to ESPN about life on the road. Bowe has had some strong OTA practices this week, including on Thursday when he dominated in red-zone drills, according to the official team website. Bowe caught two touchdowns from QB Matt Cassel over six snaps, including one where he leaped high in the air and came down with the ball in bounds.
Analysis: Bowe has great potential, and we think if he focuses entirely on football he'll have a chance to reach it. After two very solid seasons, Bowe went backward in 2009 thanks to injuries and a four-game suspension for using a banned supplement to help him lose weight. In nine starts Bowe had 47 catches for 589 yards and four touchdowns. Those are weak totals, but extrapolated over 16 games would yield 83 catches for 1,047 yards and seven touchdowns -- numbers right in line with his first two seasons. The only concern we have for Bowe is that the Chiefs added a running back in Thomas Jones and a receiver in Dexter McCluster to help shoulder the offensive workload. They could ultimately hurt Bowe's reception totals, but he could also see lighter coverage because of them. Think of him as a middle- to low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR who should deliver No. 1 WR-like stats from time to time during the season.
News: The Kansas City Star reports the Chiefs are hoping for a rebound year out of WR Dwayne Bowe. Last year, Bowe arrived for offseason work overweight. He was benched for a time during the preseason for failing to work as hard as coach Todd Haley preferred. And he was suspended for four games last year for violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. "Dwayne Bowe is moving into the critical stage of his young career," Haley said. "You have to make a jump if you want to be talked about with certain receivers. (Last season) was a difficult year for him in a lot of ways between the suspension and him coming into the offseason a little out of shape. He's a guy we're all talking to on a pretty consistent basis to continue to make sure he understands ... that we don't have a lot of backsliding. I know his mind's in the right place. He wants to be a top receiver, and now it's going to be up to him. (Bowe must) put everything into it to be a top receiver. I do think understanding what's expected is a big item for Dwayne Bowe. I don't doubt he has the skill to be a top receiver. He just needs to do it on a full-time basis."
Analysis: Bowe has the potential to be a standout Fantasy WR this year. The Chiefs added offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, who has done wonders with the passing game, and Bowe should benefit with another year of work with QB Matt Cassel. He will lose some targets with rookie WR Dexter McCluster and WR Chris Chambers, but Bowe has plenty of big-play potential. We like Bowe as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR, and he's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: The Kansas City Star reports Todd Haley and Charlie Weis are excited about using rookie WR Dexter McCluster, who was taken in the second round of the NFL Draft at No. 36 overall. The paper reports some of the things they were drawing up included Jamaal Charles, Thomas Jones and McCluster all on the field at once. The Chiefs already faced the prospect of a crowded backfield with Charles, who ran for more than 900 yards over the final eight games last year, and Jones, who rushed for more than 1,400 yards for the New York Jets in 2009. To this, they added McCluster, who between rushing and receiving accumulated 1,700 yards and 11 touchdowns last year at Ole Miss. The Chiefs plan to use him in a variety of ways: as a wide receiver, slot receiver, traditional running back and perhaps even as a quarterback in the Wildcat formation. He should do well working with Dwayne Bowe and Chris Chambers.
Analysis: We think Bowe won't be impacted much by McCluster, but he will lose some targets and catches. Still, Bowe has played well enough in his first three years to be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR, especially with the addition of Weis. Plan on drafting Bowe with a mid-round pick and hope McCluster doesn't take away too many catches from Bowe.
News: The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs QB Matt Cassel is excited about the changes on offense this offseason. The Chiefs signed RB Thomas Jones, center Casey Wiegmann and guard Ryan Lilja. Kansas City also re-signed WR Chris Chambers. Coach Todd Haley hired Charlie Weis to be Kansas City's offensive coordinator. Cassel said he wouldn't mind if the trend continues two more weeks, when the NFL draft begins and the Chiefs pick at No. 5 overall. "I'm always offense," Cassel said. "Offense all day long." Cassel indicated that, amid all the new faces, it was some familiar players who most needed to turn the page. WR Dwayne Bowe, who endured a rocky season in 2009 and was suspended four games for failing a drug test, needed to leave the past behind as much as anyone. Cassel said Bowe has attended the Chiefs' workouts, which are voluntary and closed to reporters, and that he has high hopes for Bowe. "He can be a huge impact player for us," Cassel said. "It'll be our second year together, and I think the more time we can spend together, the better."
Analysis: We agree with Cassel that Bowe is in line for a solid season. The addition of Weis and another year of developing a rapport with Cassel should help Bowe, and he's a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR. Plan on drafting Bowe with a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe had a poor finish to the 2009 season, catching only one pass for 6 yards in a Week 17 win at Denver. Bowe was targeted only the one time in the game.
Analysis: Bowe looked to be back on track after catching nine passes Week 16 at Cincinnati, but took a step back in the season finale. He was suspended four games between Week 11 and Week 14 for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Bowe will be back in Kansas City for the 2010 season and will hopefully be able to return to high-end form. However, he should only be considered a No. 3 Fantasy option on Draft Day.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe managed a game-high nine catches for 61 yards in a Week 16 loss a Cincinnati.
Analysis: Bowe is clearly getting back in the swing of things after his suspension and could be a very nice sleeper option in Week 17 at Denver. The Broncos do have a solid pass defense though, so only use Bowe in deeper leagues.
News: In the Chiefs' Week 15 loss vs. the Browns, WR Dwayne Bowe returned from his four-game suspension to catch four passes for 56 yards.
Analysis: Bowe is expected to see a bit more work come his way in Week 16 at the Bengals, but consider him nothing more than a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR at this point.
News: The Chiefs announced the return of WR Dwayne Bowe from a four-game suspension this week. He's expected to return to the starting lineup against the Browns in Week 15. "We'll have to do our best to see where he's at and get him up to speed," coach Todd Haley said. "I'm personally excited about having Dwayne back. He was making tremendous strides when the suspension occurred, and I think he's made strides in all areas to the point I believe Dwayne cares about what we're trying to do. We need all the hands we can get. It will be a matter of getting him up to speed mentally and getting him into the mix."
Analysis: Bowe has a nice matchup vs. the Browns in Week 15 and should be counted on as a No. 3 Fantasy WR. He's unlikely to post 100 yards and a touchdown, but his big frame will give Matt Cassel a much-needed red-zone threat, and Bowe won't need much practice to get into the swing of short- and mid-range passes. Check to see if Bowe is available in your Fantasy leagues.
News: The Chiefs announced that WR Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. He will begin serving the suspension immediately and won't be eligible to play until Week 15 vs. Cleveland.
Analysis: Bowe is still worth holding on to in all leagues because he's essentially the Chiefs' best player on offense and a candidate for good stats. Owners will have to bench him and consider other options in the interim. Possible replacements for Bowe who might be on waivers include teammates Chris Chambers and Lance Long, Saints WR Robert Meachem, Titans WR Nate Washington, Raiders WR Chaz Schilens, Eagles WR Jason Avant and Bengals WR Laveranues Coles.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught four passes for 74 yards in Week 9 at Jacksonville. He was thrown to 10 times in the game. Bowe had just two catches for minimal yards until the Chiefs staged a late rally in a 24-21 loss.
Analysis: Bowe was erased for three-plus quarters by a good effort from the Jaguars defense. The Chiefs tried to get him the ball, but six of the 10 passes thrown his way were incomplete. Bowe remains a highly capable receiver who could be viewed as a good No. 2 WR for Week 10 at the Oakland Raiders.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe, who was held to two catches for 11 yards and a touchdown in his last game, will try to bounce back in Week 9 when Kansas City, coming off a bye, visits Jacksonville. The Jaguars rank 26th against the pass this season.
Analysis: Bowe has been all over the place this season with his stats, but things look good for him in Week 9 as QB Matt Cassel usually plays pretty well on the road and the Jaguars have one of the league's worst defenses. Utilize Bowe as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy WR for this solid matchup.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught just two passes for 11 yards in Week 7 against San Diego, but one went for a 7-yard touchdown pass. It was his fourth touchdown of the season.
Analysis: Bowe has been limited to under 50 yards three times this season in six games. It was the second time he was held under four catches. Despite the fact that the Chiefs passing game was non-existent in Week 7, he still managed to salvage his Fantasy week with a touchdown. Continue to view him as a No. 2 type Fantasy WR when he returns from his bye week to play at Jacksonville in Week 9.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe had his best game of the season Week 6 in a win at Washington. Bowe connected with QB Matt Cassel for six grabs for a season-high 109 yards. He did not score in the game. Cassel and Bowe were completely in sync. "We get better with each week," Bowe said of his timing with Cassel. "As a team we are getting better. Everything is improving."
Analysis: Bowe now has 11 catches for 193 yards and a touchdown in his last two games for the Chiefs as they continue to improve. Bowe has caught 15 balls for 181 yards and three touchdowns on the year. The Chiefs offense is nothing to write home about but Bowe is definitely the best receiving option. They are definitely improving and Bowe should be a No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 7 against the Chargers at home.
News: After catching just one pass last week, Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe rebounded with five grabs for 74 yards with a touchdown vs. the Cowboys in Week 5. Bowe caught the game-tying pass to put the game into overtime.
Analysis: Bowe has scored in all but one game this season and continues to be Matt Cassel's most reliable receiver. He'll be tough to sit in Week 6 at Washington but the Redskins' pass defense is very stingy. Consider him as a No. 2 Fantasy WR for the upcoming matchup since he's been a regular in the end zone this season.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe returned to action last week and had just one catch to show for it (he was targeted four times). He should do better this week against visiting Dallas. The Cowboys rank 29th vs. the pass this season, allowing 256.2 passing yards per game through four weeks with six passing scores allowed. They allowed 243 yards and two touchdowns through the air last week against the Broncos in Denver. The Cowboys have also allowed two 100-yard receivers this season, but both were in the same game (vs. the Giants in Week 2).
Analysis: The Chiefs will need Bowe to produce some good receptions against a saggy secondary if they're going to win. We think Bowe is a decent enough low-end No. 2/top-end No. 3 Fantasy WR with a shot to get his third touchdown of the season. Start him if you need the help in your league.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught just one pass for 11 yards in Week 4 against the N.Y. Giants. He was thrown to four times in the game, his lowest output of the season. Bowe had been inactive in Week 3 due to a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Bowe did not appear to be limited due to the injury, but he was a virtual non factor in the first of the game. In his defense, the entire pass offense was limited for the majority of the game. This was a tough matchup against a good Giants defense, but the Chiefs will be up against another tough defense in Week 5 against Dallas. We still recommend being patient with a receiver that has Bowe's upside, but we view him as a low-end No. 2 WR for Week 5.
News: According to the Chiefs' official website, WR Dwayne Bowe (hamstring) will play in Week 4 against the N.Y. Giants. He had been considered a game-time decision and was listed as questionable for the game.
Analysis: Bowe was able to practice this week and did appear to be a safe play heading into the game, but now it is official. Despite a tough matchup against the Giants, Bowe is a solid play as a No. 2 receiver in most formats when healthy enough to play.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe is listed as questionable for Week 4 vs. the Giants but did practice again Friday. He moved with more quickness and power than he has at any time this week as he continues to return from a right hamstring injury. Bowe ran routes and worked with the team's offense. "He was much better than yesterday," head coach Todd Haley said. "We'll have him as questionable. That's 50-50, and that's right where he is right now."
Analysis: Bowe sounds like he's close to being healthy, so it might not be a bad plan to pencil him into lineups at this point. The Chiefs will likely be forced to throw a lot against the Giants, making Bowe a decent option as at least a No. 3 Fantasy WR as he comes back from the hamstring problem. Be sure to have a backup plan in case Bowe is inactive for the game; we'll be first to know whether or not he'll be active this Sunday on Fantasy Football Today, 11 a.m. ET here on CBSSports.com. Tune in then for the final verdict on Bowe.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe was able to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday as the team prepares for it's Week 4 game against the Giants. Bowe did not play Week 3 and was held out of practice on Wednesday. He is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Giants.
Analysis: Bowe left some Fantasy owners high and dry Week 3 as he was unable to play and could do the same Week 4 if he cannot go. However, he is not a highly recommended Fantasy option to begin with as he will go up against a tough Giants pass defense if he does play. Continue to monitor Bowe's health the rest of the week.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe did not participate in practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with a leg injury that the team isn't releasing more information on. Head coach Todd Haley seemed fairly optimistic that Bowe could return to practice soon after he missed Week 3 at Philadelphia. "Hopefully tomorrow he'll be out there and moving around," Haley said.
Analysis: Looks like Bowe's Fantasy owners will have to wait until later this week to get a better idea of whether or not he'll play. Even if he is active, he's a risky start against a good Giants pass defense, especially if he's not at 100 percent. We'll keep you posted on Bowe's health going forward.
News: The Chiefs official web site reports that WR Dwayne Bowe (hamstring) was named among the inactives for Kansas City's Week 3 game at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Bowe was limited in practice on Friday and just apparently didn't feel well enough to play in wet Philadelphia. Be sure to bench the No. 1 WR in all formats. Mark Bradley and Bobby Wade will be expected to see more targets in his place, but will only be worth using as flex options in deeper leagues.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe is questionable for Sunday's game at Philly with a right knee injury. Bowe worked during position drills on Friday and was trotting rather than running because of the injury. He had the knee wrapped on Thursday and cannot be considered a lock to start against the Eagles after two limited days of practice. Mark Bradley is expected to see extended playing time if Bowe cannot dress on Sunday.
Analysis: Not that he had a great matchup in Week 3, but this injury could really hobble Fantasy owners as Bowe has been solid through two weeks. If he's out, we recommend other options before choosing Bradley (or Bobby Wade) as a replacement. We'll be first to know whether or not Bowe will be active this Sunday on Fantasy Football Today, 11 a.m. ET here on CBSSports.com.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe was a limited particpant in Thursday's practice because of what appears to be a right knee problem. Coach Todd Haley called it simply a "leg problem." At the start of practice, Bowe was riding a stationary bike.
Analysis: We expect Bowe to play, but keep an eye on his status following Friday's practice. When healthy, he is a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR. Bowe has nine catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns on the season.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will face a non-division opponent in Week 3 at Philadelphia. The Eagles have allowed the 12th most passing yards in the NFL through the first two weeks of the season, including three passing touchdowns.
Analysis: The Eagles allowed over 300 passing yards to the Saints in Week 2, but held the Panthers pass offense in check in Week 1. Expect them to be somewhere in between in Week 3 with Bowe getting the lion's share of the pass targets in the Chiefs offense. We consider him a No. 2 Fantasy WR in Week 3 at Philadelphia. It's a tough matchup, but Bowe should have the chance to score a TD in his third-straight game.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe scored for the second time in as many games in Week 2 against Oakland. He finished with five catches for 56 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders and now has nine catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns on the season.
Analysis: This was Bowe's first NFL game with Matt Cassel under center, and the two seemed to have a good rapport, including the late touchdown catch. We like Bowe to continue to play well, and consider him a No. 2 Fantasy WR in Week 3 at Philadelphia. It's a tough matchup, but Bowe should have the chance to score a TD in his third-straight game.
News: Chiefs WR Dwyane Bowe will face a division opponent in Week 2 against Oakland. Last season, Bowe caught eight passes for 117 yards in two games against the Raiders.
Analysis: Bowe caught four passes for 40 yards and a score in Week 1 against a tough Ravens defense with all catches coming in the second half. The Raiders allowed 240 net passing yards to the Chargers in Week 1 and while we don't think Bowe will have a huge week against the Raiders we do think he'll put up numbers useful for a low-end No. 2 WR or a No. 3 option. We currently project him to catch four passes for 71 yards.
News: In the Chiefs' Week 1 loss at the Ravens, WR Dwayne Bowe was held catchless in the first half and on his way to being a complete bust for the week. He picked it up in the second half, scoring on a 2-yard catch and finishing with 40 yards on four catches.
Analysis: Bowe should continue posting good numbers when he takes on the Raiders at home in Week 2. He'll be even better if he has Matt Cassel throwing to him instead of backup Brodie Croyle. Consider Bowe a No. 2 option for the coming week's action.
News: It's been a rough preseason for Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe. He struggled in training camp and was demoted to third string. His QB, Matt Cassel, suffered a knee injury and comes into Week 1 at less than 100 percent. And his offensive coordinator, Chan Gailey, was replaced prior to the season opener. Now, with the team ready to turn the corner, Bowe gets to face the Ravens defense this week, which isn't an easy task.
Analysis: Good luck to Bowe. Start Bowe at your own risk, but it's hard to imagine the Chiefs providing much offense this week. The one thing in Bowe's favor could be Kansas City playing from behind and throwing a lot, but it's not like the Ravens defense will give up even with a lead. Sit Bowe in standard leagues for Week 1, and he should be considered a No. 3 option in deep leagues.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Dwayne Bowe returned to the starting lineup in practice Tuesday, joining Devard Darling as a starting wide receiver. "That's pretty obvious ... that you've seen a progression from Dwayne that's encouraging from the early days of camp to where he's at now," coach Todd Haley said. "He's made very good progress. Is he there? No. Does he need to make more plays? Yes."
Analysis: This was bound to happen sooner or later as nobody expected the Chiefs not to go into the season with Bowe as their starting wide receiver. It was a motivational tactic by the team's new head coach that Fantasy owners should hope works out well. Draft Bowe as a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR worth a pick beginning in Round 3 or 4 in all formats.
News: Nobody in a Chiefs uniform had a better game than Dwayne Bowe on Saturday in the preseason game against Houston, and perhaps nobody needed one more. Bowe, who has spent much of training camp in coach Todd Haley's doghouse, did not come into the game until the end of the first half, and immediately caught a 14-yard pass. He wound up with a team-high five catches for 70 yards. "Really, the last two days of training camp, anybody who was up there saw he's definitely started to show up," said Haley. "And in this game, I definitely thought he showed up. That to me was a definite positive in the game."
Analysis: Bowe had been demoted to third string prior to the game, but that was just a motivational ploy on Haley's behalf that has apparently worked. Bowe remains the best receiving option for the Chiefs, and he will be back with the starters if he continues to play at this level. Draft Bowe as a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR worth a pick beginning in Round 3 or 4 in all formats.
News: The Kansas City Star reports the Chiefs have WR Dwayne Bowe as a third-string receiver on the depth chart. The current depth chart lists Terrance Copper and Devard Darling as starters, Amani Toomer and Mark Bradley as second string and Bobby Engram and Bowe as third string. "This group as a whole needs work," Chiefs coach Todd Haley said. "They have a ways to go." Bowe has had problems all offseason, especially with dropped passes. Haley had Bowe's eyes checked to find out whether his dropped passes were related to poor vision, had cleats examined to help receivers improve their routes and has tried verbal assault therapy — anything to get through to Bowe, who is talented but inconsistent. Now, Haley is attacking Bowe's job security with the depth chart. "I'm always pushing and prodding and trying to instigate a little bit and get some emotion out of guys and get some passion out of guys," Haley said. "That's the way I've done it. There's a lot of different ways. That's what I've done more than anything, just try to press them every day and not give them a whole lot of time to breathe."
Analysis: We expect Bowe will start playing to the level Haley wants, and he's still worth drafting as a No. 2 Fantasy WR worth a pick around Round 4 in all leagues. That said, he needs to start improving in practice so he can rise up the depth chart and regain Haley's confidence.
News: The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has to help the team replace the departed Tony Gonzalez, who is now in Atlanta. The report says "while the Chiefs can't and won't ask Dwayne Bowe to be their next Gonzalez, it is time he becomes a consistent receiver. If he merely catches what he dropped last season, Bowe becomes a Pro Bowler and (Matt) Cassel has his go-to guy."
Analysis: Bowe had 13 drops last season, which didn't really ruin his year since he had 86 catches for 1,022 yards (11.9 avg.) and seven touchdowns, but Bowe could take a step up this season, his third year in the NFL. We like Bowe as a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR, and he's worth a pick beginning in Round 4 in all leagues this season.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs third-year WR Dwayne Bowe has stopped showboating in practice and has focused on being a polished receiver. Bowe used to do antics for the TV cameras in practice but has since cooled on that per the request of new no-nonsense head coach Todd Haley. "I'm older now," Bowe said. "This is my third year, a critical year. I want to be more serious and not even give him any reason to think I'm joking around. ... He just wants me to go out there and work on what I need to work on. There's going to be a lot of ball drills this year." Haley also said Bowe reported to offseason practice out of shape. "Dwayne's been very receptive to trying to do it our way," Haley said, "and the way we want it done."
Analysis: Bowe is entering his third season, and he should improve on his first two solid seasons. He had 86 catches for 1,022 yards (11.9 avg.) and seven touchdowns in 2008, numbers improved from his rookie season. With Cassel on staff and an aggressive passing offense expected to break out in Kansas City, Bowe has the potential for a sensational season even with veteran TE Tony Gonzalez gone. Draft him to be a top-end No. 2 Fantasy WR to be safe, but he should ultimately produce like a No. 1 option. He's worth a pick beginning in early Round 4 in drafts this summer.
News: With the Chiefs trading away TE Tony Gonzalez to the Falcons for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft, WR Dwayne Bowe now finds himself as the best big-play talent for his club. That's the good news -- the bad news is that Bowe doesn't have any other talent to help him out against opposing defenses. The other primary receivers in Kansas City? Veteran possession receiver Bobby Engram and last year's surprise addition Mark Bradley. With QB Matt Cassel taking over under center in what is essentially his second year as an NFL starter, things could get a bit tougher for Bowe in 2009.
Analysis: Bowe is entering his third season, and he should improve on his first two solid seasons. He had 86 catches for 1,022 yards (11.9 avg.) and seven touchdowns in 2008, numbers improved from his rookie season. With Cassel on staff and an aggressive passing offense expected to break out in Kansas City, Bowe has the potential for a sensational season even with Gonzalez gone. Draft him to be a No. 2 Fantasy WR to be safe, but he should ultimately produce like a No. 1 option. He's worth a pick beginning in early Round 4 in drafts this summer.
News: In an interview with CBSSports.com, Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe admitted that he was surprised that the club traded for Matt Cassel, but is doing nothing to fight it. In fact, Bowe told us exclusively that he was going to meet Cassel and hang out with him this week. Bowe will begin throwing with Cassel at a minicamp in late March. When asked if he was impressed with Cassel, Bowe said: "I really was. He did great under pressure. He's a veteran who never got a lot of publicity, but from watching him, he's a great quarterback."
Analysis: Bowe also mentioned how he managed to post good totals despite working with so many quarterbacks over his first two seasons. He believes that as a result of Cassel cementing himself as the starter with the Chiefs, his numbers should improve. You can read the entire Q&A with Bowe here. Bowe has not only played solid ball over his short career, but he'll be entering his third NFL season in 2009 with a good quarterback to boot. It wouldn't shock us if he posted career-best totals, which would mean around 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns. We think Bowe is a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR with potential to be a No. 1 by the end of the '09 campaign. He's worth a pick beginning in Round 4 in drafts this summer.
News: In a surprising move, the Chiefs announced Tuesday that offensive coordinator Chan Gailey would stay on the Chiefs' staff despite Todd Haley, the former offensive coordinator of the Cardinals, being named the new head coach earlier this month. Gailey's position wasn't announced, but it is believed that he will remain the club's offensive coordinator. Haley said in his introductory news conference that he would surround himself with good coaches and let them handle their fair share of the workload, and Gailey was one of those coaches. Under Gailey's tutelage last season, the Chiefs offense had 32 touchdowns, with 23 of them coming through the air. And of those 23, WR Bowe had seven along with 1,022 yards on 86 catches (11.9 avg.).
Analysis: Bowe is expected to remain a key part of the Chiefs offense, and the mere fact that Haley and Gailey will put their heads together to make this offense work should bode well for the big-bodied receiver. Let's not forget that Bowe will be in his third year, which is typically when receivers begin to blossom. Bowe enters 2009 as a nice No. 2 Fantasy WR worth a pick in Rounds 4 and 5, and he's got potential for a big season.
News: Todd Haley has been hired as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs after helping the Arizona Cardinals reach the Super Bowl. The Chiefs announced the hiring in a statement Friday before a news conference. Haley was the offensive coordinator of the Cardinals. He joins a team that went a franchise-worst 2-14 under coach Herm Edwards, who was fired Jan. 23. Edwards lost all but two of his last 25 games and launched a rebuilding project that made the Chiefs the league's youngest team this season. The Chiefs haven't won a postseason game since an aging Joe Montana was their quarterback in the 1993 season.
Analysis: Hiring Haley should only help Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe. Under Haley's guidance, the Cardinals offense in 2008 was one of the league's most innovative and explosive units. Arizona tied for third in the league in scoring, registering a franchise-record 427 points (26.7 ppg). The Cardinals were fourth in total offense, averaging 365.8 yards per game. Arizona was second in the league in passing offense (292.1 ypg) and ranked sixth in the NFL with 20.5 first downs per game. WRs Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin formed the league's most potent receiving tandem. Fitzgerald led all NFC receivers with 96 catches for 1,431 yards with 12 TDs. Boldin had 89 receptions for 1,038 yards with 11 TDs during the regular season, while WR Steve Breaston had 77 receptions for 1,006 yards, making the Cardinals just the fifth team in NFL history to boast three 1,000-yard receivers in a single season. That should only bode well for Bowe, who will enter 2009 as a No. 2 Fantasy WR.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe set season highs with 10 catches and 103 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: Bowe only had two 100-yard receiving games this season, but he established himself as someone you can rely on in as a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver. He only had five games with less than five catches, which makes him an especially attractive option in points-per-reception leagues. Draft him as a top-15 WR heading into 2009.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught three passes for 28 yards in a Week 16 loss to Miami.
Analysis: Bowe looked like a good play in Week 16 with his home history and the weak Dolphins secondary, but Bowe was covered nicely by Miami on Sunday. The Chiefs play at Cincinnati in Week 17, and Bowe could be a nice low-end No. 1 Fantasy WR option if the weather is acceptable in Cincy.
News: The Dolphins have struggled with big, physical receivers this season in Anquan Boldin, Andre Johnson and Randy Moss, and Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe should do much of the same this week. He's having a breakout season with 73 catches for 891 yards and seven touchdowns and is coming off a solid game against San Diego last week with six catches for 44 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Bowe has 25 catches for 270 yards and five touchdowns in his past five home games, and the Dolphins have allowed 15 passing touchdowns this season. Consider Bowe a low-end No. 1 Fantasy WR this week.
News: In the Chiefs' 22-21 loss vs. the Chargers in Week 15, WR Dwayne Bowe caught six passes for 44 yards with a 1-yard touchdown catch.
Analysis: Bowe continues to be a solid Fantasy target thanks to his skills, the play of QB Tyler Thigpen and the offensive system the Chiefs have adopted. Consider him a great Fantasy option -- maybe a low-end No. 1 WR -- when he plays vs. the Dolphins in Week 16.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe led the team with seven catches for 96 yards in Week 14 at Denver. He was thrown to 12 times in the game.
Analysis: Bowe continues to be the primary wide receiver for the Chiefs, though, he and TE Tony Gonzalez are clearly the top targets in the offense. With Mark Bradley inactive due to injury, Bowe and Gonzalez once again saw most of the looks in the passing game. That should continue down the stretch and Bowe should be considered a solid No. 2 WR for Week 15 against San Diego. Bowe had six catches for 72 yards against the Chargers on Nov. 9.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had just two catches for 27 yards during a Week 13 win against the Raiders. His longest reception went 15 yards and he was targeted just four times in the game. One of his targets was picked off by Chris Johnson.
Analysis: Bowe had four touchdowns in his previous four games before getting shut down Week 13. It wasn't hard to figure out why Bowe struggled. He was covered most of the day by one of the NFL's best cornerback -- Nnamdi Asomugha. QB Tyler Thigpen hardly looked Bowe's way Week 13 and hopefully that doesn't last going into Week 14 against the Broncos. Bowe will have to face either Dre' Bly or Champ Bailey for most of the game, but he did have seven catches for 85 yards earlier this season against Denver. Consider Bowe a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR.
News: In the Chiefs' 54-31 loss vs. the Bills in Week 12, WR Dwayne Bowe had a 3-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter to salvage his stat line. He totaled 58 yards on three catches on the game.
Analysis: Despite the low reception total and late touchdown, Bowe remains a quality Fantasy WR. He has now scored at least seven Fantasy points in six straight games and should be considered a Top 20 Fantasy WR when he plays at Oakland in Week 13.
News: Bills starting safety Donte Whitner and starting cornerback Jabari Greer won't play because of injuries when Buffalo travels to Kansas City to play the Chiefs on Sunday. Whitner, who missed the second half of Buffalo's Monday night loss to Cleveland, is nursing a right shoulder separated against the Jets on Nov. 2. Greer, meanwhile, hurt his right knee in the Browns game. Buffalo's secondary might be even further depleted if Whitner's replacement, Bryan Scott, can't play. Scott is questionable because of a left knee injury sustained against the Browns. Rookie Leodis McKelvin will likely start in place of Greer, while George Wilson would start at strong safety if Scott is unable to go. This all benefits the Chiefs passing game, which has been the crux of their offense for several weeks now thanks to the terrific play of QB Tyler Thigpen and steady production from WR Dwayne Bowe.
Analysis: In standard-scoring leagues, Bowe has been good for at least seven Fantasy points in each of his last five games. Start him as a No. 2 Fantasy WR across all formats this week and expect another solid outing.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had seven catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against New Orleans.
Analysis: Bowe has become a tremendous Fantasy option this season and should be started in all leagues. Since Tyler Thigpen has been named the starting QB, Bowe has become a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option. Look for another good game in Week 12 against Buffalo.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught six passes for 72 yards in Week 10 at San Diego. He was thrown to 10 times in the game.
Analysis: Bowe was one of just three receivers that was thrown to 10 or more times in the game as the Chiefs continue to simplify the offense for Tyler Thigpen. Bowe should continue to see plenty of passes thrown his way and remains a viable No. 3 Fantasy receiver for Week 11 against New Orleans.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe, a model of consistency on an otherwise shaky offense, caught only two passes for 29 yards Week 9 against the Buccaneers. He did score on a seven-yard pass in the first quarter, though. He entered the game with no fewer than four catches in any game this season -- and he only did that once.
Analysis: Bowe is clearly the top wide receiver on the Chiefs, which sounds better now than it did a few weeks ago with young Tyler Thigpen showing progress at quarterback. Bowe deserves to start as a No. 2 Fantasy WR in Week 10 at San Diego.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe caught six receptions for 102 yards on Week 8 against the Jets. It was his first 100-yard receiving day of the season for the Chiefs. He did not get into the end zone and has just two TDs on the year.
Analysis: Bowe will remain a quality Fantasy option even with Tyler Thigpen at quarterback, in fact, Thigpen looked like the team's best option. Don't be afraid to start Bowe even though he has a bad quarterback situation right now. The Chiefs play Tampa Bay in Week 9 and Bowe remains a decent start across the board.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe's QB shuffle continues with Tyler Thigpen starting for the injured Brodie Croyle and Damon Huard. But even with all three playing this year, Bowe has still posted solid stats with 34 catches for 410 yards and two touchdowns. With Larry Johnson suspended this week, the Chiefs will be throwing. And they'll do so against a Jets pass defense that allows 229.8 yards per game with eight touchdowns.
Analysis: Bowe will remain a quality Fantasy option even with Thigpen at quarterback. Don't be afraid to start Bowe even though he has a bad quarterback situation right now. The matchup against the Jets is a good one for Bowe.
News: Chiefs coach Herman Edwards said Wednesday that his top two quarterbacks, Brodie Croyle and Damon Huard, both suffered season-ending injuries in last week's 34-10 loss to Tennessee. Croyle is gone with a severe injury to his left knee and Huard is joining him on injured reserve with an injury to his right hand. Third-teamer Tyler Thigpen, who threw three interceptions in a blowout loss to Atlanta this year in his only NFL start, will start at the Jets on Sunday.
Analysis: This is bad news for WR Dwayne Bowe, who needs a quality quarterback to throw to him in order to make plays. Figure Bowe to be no better than a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR, and consider alternatives before finalizing your Week 8 lineup.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had 86 yards receiving on seven catches Week 7 against the Titans, equaling his season high. He did not find the end zone, however, and has only two scores all season.
Analysis: Bowe remains the Chiefs' best receiving target, but considering the team will have to choose between Damon Huard and Tyler Thigpen the rest of the season, his performance likely won't improve much. Think of him as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option Week 8 at the Jets.
News: Kansas City is coming off a bye in Week 6 and will face the undefeated Titans at home in Week 7. Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe is the team's leading receiver with 27 catches for 324 yards and two touchdowns on the year. He's coming off a five catch, 57-yard game at Carolina. Bowe faced the Titans, a top-5 pass defense this season, in December of last year and caught five passes for 64 yards.
Analysis: Bowe is the Chiefs best receiver and the only one viable for Fantasy purposes. However, facing the Titans in Week 7, Bowe is just a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option. You can expect five or six catches, but 100 yards or a score is a stretch.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe failed to score a touchdown for a second straight week and was limited to five catches for 57 yards during a 34-0 loss Week 5 against the Panthers. Bowe's longest reception went 20 yards. He was targeted 11 times in the game and two of the passes thrown his way were intercepted.
Analysis: Bowe is one of the most targeted receivers in the NFL, but he still doesn't have a 100-yard game and just two touchdowns. The Chiefs QB situation has been sketchy since Brodie Croyle went down with a shoulder injury Week 1, but he could return Week 7 against the Titans after the Chiefs' bye. Either way, Bowe will be targeted in the Chiefs' offense and remains a viable No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe was obviously QB Damon Huard's favorite target against the Broncos on Sunday. The Chiefs earned their first win and Bowe caught seven passes for 85 yards.
Analysis: Bowe is averaging just under 67 receiving yards per game in his four games this season with two scores. He's the No. 1 option on a poor offensive team, but that still makes him someone to start on a weekly basis in Fantasy. Bowe should be a low-end No. 1 Fantasy WR when the Chiefs head to Carolina in Week 5.
News: Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe is averaging just under 61 yards per game through the air this season and has scored two touchdowns for a Chiefs' passing game that has been horrid. Bowe caught 11 passes for 140 yards in two games against the Broncos last season, his Week 4 opponents, who rank as the absolute worse pass-defense team in the league.
Analysis: The stars have aligned for Bowe to be a must-start in Fantasy. The Broncos can't stop the pass and the Chiefs will need to pass all night since they'll most certainly be trailing. He's got a good history against them and will have more experienced Damon Huard throwing him passes. Treat him as a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 Fantasy WR Week 4.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe hauled in a 15-yard pass from QB Tyler Thigpen with three seconds remaining in the first half Week 3 against the Falcons for his second touchdown of the season. His first came Week 1 against the Patriots. Bowe caught only four of the 12 passes thrown his way by Thigpen for 43 yards.
Analysis: Even with a new quarterback under center for Kansas City, the game plan remains the same -- get the ball to Bowe. They didn't draft him in the first round last year for no reason. Bowe might not have impressive stat lines, but he passes as a viable No. 3 Fantasy WR. The Chiefs play the Broncos Week 4. Bowe had 11 catches for 140 yards in two games against the Broncos in two games last season.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe will be catching passes from second-year man Tyler Thigpen in Week 3 at Atlanta. But before you consider sitting Bowe, keep in mind that Thigpen targeted him nine times in Week 2 vs. Oakland, connecting six times for 90 yards.
Analysis: Bowe's Fantasy production can be reeled in with Thigpen under center, especially against a Falcons defense that will force him to make some mistakes. Bowe is no better than a No. 3 Fantasy WR this week.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe fought through an early quarterback change Week 2 against the Raiders to have a game-high six catches for 90 yards. His longest reception went for 30 yards. The Chiefs started the game with Damon Huard under center, but after two bad possessions, he was replaced by Tyler Thigpen. In all, Bowe was targeted nine times in the game.
Analysis: No matter who is under center for Kansas City, Bowe is the team's top receiving option. He had five catches Week 1 and came back with six Week 2. Bowe should get his stats despite the QB carousel in K.C., but he remains a No. 3 Fantasy WR heading into Week 3 against the Falcons.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe started slow but came up with a decent total at New England in Week 1. After getting 20 yards on two catches from starting QB Brodie Croyle, who left the game with a shoulder injury, Bowe caught three passes for 29 yards with a touchdown from Damon Huard.
Analysis: We like Bowe a lot more with Huard under center rather than the ineffective Croyle, who has never been a good passer. If Huard remains the starter in Kansas City, then Bowe might be worth a look as a low-end No. 2 WR vs. Oakland in Week 2. If it's Croyle, then Bowe is a No. 3 option.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had two catches in the team’s third preseason game at Miami on Saturday. Bowe also dropped a pass. Through three preseason games, Bowe has four catches for 36 yards.
Analysis: Bowe will remain a No. 3 Fantasy option in 2008 because Brodie Croyle has struggled at quarterback. Bowe has the potential to be a No. 2 Fantasy WR, but Croyle has played bad in the preseason. Draft Bowe in Round 6 or 7 in most leagues, and hopefully he can continue to improve in 2008 – as long as Croyle gets better.
News: In an interview with CBSSports.com, Chiefs offensive coordinator Chan Gailey talked about how far WR Dwayne Bowe has come so far in camp, but said that he still has a ways to go. "We still have some learning to do about routes, reading routes and adjustments in our offense as opposed to (last year's) offense," Gailey said of Bowe. "So we have some work to do. But he's a very talented young man with great strong hands. We've got to be on the same page in the passing game."
Analysis: Bowe will serve as the best receiving option on the Chiefs, but he'll snare passes from starter Brodie Croyle, who doesn't have the best arm. Because Bowe is a big, fast, physical receiver, he's worth drafting with a pick between Rounds 6 and 8 as a low-end No. 2/top-end No. 3 Fantasy WR. He has an outside shot at 1,000 yards.
News: The Kansas City Star reports Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle said WR Dwayne Bowe compares to a WR in New York. "Well, I’d probably have to say someone like Plaxico Burress," Croyle said Thursday. "(Bowe) is big and physical and comes down with the ball. He's not like a Randy Moss or a guy who can just burn by you. But if you throw it up to him, he's going to come down with it." Croyle said a bond forming between him and Bowe. "Definitely. I think we started to see a bit of that last year," Croyle said. "And then it carried on over into OTAs (organized team activities). We're getting on the same page. There has to be a trust developing where you know he's going to be there and he knows I'll get him the ball." Croyle also added that Bowe is "going to be a special player."
Analysis: Hopefully for Bowe, Croyle will get him the ball often in 2008. Bowe had a tremendous rookie season and should be in line to be a solid low-end No. 2 Fantasy option this year. Plan on drafting Bowe with a middle-round pick in all leagues.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe played well as a rookie in 2007. He finished with 70 catches for 995 yards and five touchdowns. Bowe was a finalist for rookie of the year, but the award went to Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson.
Analysis: Look for Bowe to build on his rookie season in 2008. He should continue to develop and be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option. Bowe would benefit from an improved quarterback situation, but he will have to deal with Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle for now.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught just one pass in a Week 17 overtime loss at the Jets. It went for 13 yards.
Analysis: Bowe just missed 1,000 yards as a rookie with 995 yards. All things considered, 70 catches and five touchdowns to go with the yards and with the Chiefs passing game in shambles much of the year is impressive. He should be considered a No. 3 receiver in Fantasy drafts for 2008.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had eight catches for 97 yards in Week 16 at Detroit, including a 34-yard touchdown catch.
Analysis: Bowe made a very acrobatic catch for his touchdown and he has really emerged as the team's top receiving option this season despite shoddy QB play. For Week 17 at the Jets, view him as a No. 2 or 3 WR in Fantasy.
News: The Chiefs used a short-drop, quick passing game effectively against Tennessee last week, and they might employ it again as a protection device against the Lions, suggests The Sports Xchange. Dwayne Bowe, who hasn't played well in cold weather, needs to step it up indoors this week. Bowe hasn't had a 100-yard game since Week 10 and hasn't scored since Week 11 -- indoors at Indianapolis. Since that dome game, Bowe's been outside and hasn't topped 64 yards receiving.
Analysis: Bowe will be playing against an awful Detroit secondary in Week 16. Hoping that the warm conditions will favor Bowe, consider him a middle-end No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught five passes for 64 yards in Week 15 vs. Tennessee.
Analysis: Bowe has emerged as the go-to receiver in Kansas City, but it isn't exactly a great passing offense. They did throw the ball 43 times in Week 15 and seem to be looking to open up the offense for young QB Brodie Croyle. For Week 16 at Detroit, consider him a No. 3 WR.
News: In Weeks 9 and 10, Chiefs rookie WR Dwayne Bowe had 16 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown. But in his last three games, Bowe only has 11 catches for 153 yards and no touchdowns. Bowe will try to get more involved in Week 15 as the Chiefs host the Titans, who have one of the league's best defensive units.
Analysis: Some are saying Bowe has hit the rookie wall, if there is such a thing, but we think he's just suffering along with the entire Chiefs offense lately. K.C. has only scored more than 13 points in three games this season and is averaging 11 points in their last five games. Consider Bowe nothing more than a No. 4 Fantasy WR in Week 15.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe made two catches for 35 yards in Week 14 at Denver.
Analysis: Bowe came into the game with 54 catches for 786 yards and four touchdown, which isn't bad for a rookie. Still, the shakiness of the Chiefs offense makes Bowe a very erratic option and not someone we recommend outside of deeper leagues for Week 15 vs. Tennessee outside of deeper formats.
News: Chiefs rookie WR Dwayne Bowe posted a career-high nine receptions for 105 yards in Kansas City's earlier meeting with Denver this season. He needs two receptions to surpass Abner Hayes for most receptions by rookie in Chiefs history and needs four receiving yards to surpass Chris Burford for most yards by rookie in club history. The two division rivals meet again in Week 14 in Colorado.
Analysis: Since that nice outing against Denver, Bowe has three straight average games. Also, Brodie Croyle was throwing passes in that earlier meeting, while Damon Huard is now back as the starter in K.C. for this week's game. Consider Bowe a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR in Week 14 against a Broncos defense that ranks ninth against the pass.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had five catches for 55 yards Sunday against San Diego.
Analysis: Bowe fell short of his first game against the Chargers when he had eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown, but he still played well. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy WR in Week 14 at Denver.
News: In the Chiefs' Week 4 meeting with the Chargers, rookie WR Dwayne Bowe had 164 receiving yards on eight grabs with a touchdown. Damon Huard was throwing to him that game, but Brodie Croyle will be his QB when the two teams meet again in Week 13.
Analysis: Bowe only has one 100-yard rushing and one touchdown since that monster outing vs. the Chargers, so the rookie is due for a big game. The Chargers defense isn't spectacular and so we consider Bowe a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 13.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had four catches for 63 yards in Week 12 vs. the Raiders. It's his first game in three weeks without 100 yards receiving or a touchdown.
Analysis: Bowe is still a useful low-end No. 2/top-end No. 3 Fantasy WR. Use him in that capacity vs. the Chargers in Week 13.
News: With Larry Johnson hurt, Priest Holmes retired and Kansas City's running offense expected to flounder, rookie WR Dwayne Bowe is expected to see more passes thrown his way as the Chiefs aim to throw more than usual in Week 12 vs. Oakland. The Raiders rank sixth against the pass but teams have been running on them instead of passing because they're so bad against the run. But if the Chiefs can't be effective against the run, they must throw the ball, and that benefits Bowe.
Analysis: Think of Bowe as a No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 12 action. He's a bit risky to start, but he's such a good talent that he will step up and be a guy the Chiefs can lean on in their passing game while their run game stalls.
News: Chiefs rookie WR Dwayne Bowe caught a touchdown pass Week 11 at Indianapolis -- his fourth of the season and first since Week 4. The grab came from 19 yards out in the third quarter. Bowe finished with seven catches total for 64 yards.
Analysis: Bowe, coming off a nine-catch, 105-yard performance against the Broncos, has proven himself a worthy Fantasy commodity again. In the coming weeks, new starting QB Brodie Croyle will most likely rely on him like he did Sunday, making him worth starting any given week. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy WR for Week 12 against the Raiders.
News: The Chiefs are switching quarterbacks this week, going with Brodie Croyle for the foreseeable future. Usually when a team changes quarterbacks, it takes a little while for the surrounding cast to adjust. But Chiefs coach Herman Edwards thinks Croyle's strengths will be better for his offense. "He can throw the ball in different areas because of his arm strength," Edwards said of Croyle. "Brodie has the ability to throw the ball outside the numbers. ... He can throw that ball out there with confidence. He doesn't have to worry about it."
Analysis: Croyle's stronger arm might lead to bigger gains for Bowe, who has stepped up as a rookie and played well for much of this season. However, it's still too risky to use Bowe as anything more than a No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 11 at Indianapolis, particularly because the Colts' pass defense at home is really strong.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe re-emerged as a regular in the Kansas City offense in Week 10, catching nine passes for 105 yards including some incredible catches on the Denver secondary.
Analysis: In time, Bowe will be an awesome Fantasy WR. But for now, keep him tabbed as a low-end No. 2 option when the matchup is right. He should get around 75 yards at Indianapolis in Week 11, but keep expectations right around there.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe was completely shut out in Week 9 after tweaking his hamstring in the first quarter of the loss to the Packers. Coach Herm Edwards says he should be able to play against Denver in Week 10, however.
Analysis: Bowe might not get many looks in Week 10 as the Chiefs will be intent on trying to move the ball on the ground against the league's worst rush defense, but he won't likely get shut out again. Consider him a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 10.
News: Kansas City rookie WR Dwayne Bowe had no catches Sunday against Green Bay.
Analysis: Bowe will look to bounce back in Week 10 against Denver. Consider him a solid No. 3 Fantasy option next week.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe, who continues to lead all rookies in receptions (29) and yards(499), will try to continue his fine first season when Kansas City host Green Bay in Week 9. The Chiefs had their bye in Week 8.
Analysis: Bowe has yet to match his monster Week 4 this season in three games since, and that's mainly because of the poor Chiefs offense (they rank 27th overall). Consider Bowe a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR or 'flex' player in Week 9 against a Packers pass defense that ranks 22nd in passing yards allowed.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught three passes for 84 yards in Week 7 at Oakland.
Analysis: Bowe is the leading rookie receiver in the NFL and has emerged as the top wideout in Kansas City. That's not saying much, though. The Kansas City pass offense isn't very dynamic and Bowe should not be considered as anything more than a No. 3 receiver in Week 9 vs. Green Bay.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe leads all rookies in receptions with 29 and yards with 415 and will look for his fourth touchdown and second 100-yard receiving game of the season in Week 7 against the Raiders, who only rank 13th against the pass because teams are running all over them.
Analysis: Bowe only caught four balls for 46 yards against the pitiful Bengals passing defense, but that's probably because Cincinnati were focused too much on stopping him and not enough on holding Tony Gonzalez (9-102, 2 touchdowns) in check. Bowe should rebound nicely against the Raiders, but we still only consider him a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 7.
News: With fellow wide receiver Eddie Kennison out with a hamstring injury, Dwayne Bowe caught four passes for 46 yards in the Chiefs' 27-20 win over the Bengals in Week 6. Tony Gonzalez got most of the looks in the passing game, catching nine passes for 102 yards.
Analysis: Sometimes Gonzalez will outshine Bowe. Sometimes not. The rookie wide receiver has now gone two straight games without a touchdown (though he came close to making an acrobatic catch in the end zone Week 6). Still, consider him a No. 2 WR in Fantasy when the Chiefs visit the Raiders in Week 7.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe saw his touchdown streak end at three last week when he was held scoreless in a loss to Jacksonville. He will, however, try to keep another streak going in Week 6 when he looks for a fourth consecutive game with over 70 yards receiving.
Analysis: Bowe has a great shot of having a nice game in Week 6 as the Bengals secondary is far from stellar. They rank 28th in the league in passing yards allowed and have allowed three players to get over 100 yards receiving against them already this season. Start Bowe if you have him.
News: Chiefs rookie WR Dwayne Bowe caught four passes for 70 yards vs. Jacksonville in Week 5.
Analysis: Bowe continues to rack up yards, although this game snaps his consecutive touchdown streak (he had one in each of his last three). Bowe is an attractive start vs. Cincinnati's soft pass defense in Week 6.
News: Dwayne Bowe has been one of the best WRs this year, let alone best rookies. He has 18 catches for 299 yards and three touchdowns on the season and has scored in three straight games, including catching eight passes for 164 yards and a touchdown last week against San Diego.
Analysis: This week, Bowe faces a strong Jaguars pass defense, especially standout CB Rashean Mathis, who will likely cover Bowe. Expect Bowe to have trouble this week against the No. 3 pass defense, so if you can afford to bench him, go ahead and do so.
News: Rookie WR Dwayne Bowe could have veteran Eddie Kennison starting alongside him in Week 5 as Kennison might make his return to the lineup after hurting his hamstring on the first play of the season. Bowe set a new single-game franchise rookie record for receiving yards (164) last week vs. San Diego.
Analysis: Bowe has been a massively pleasant surprise for the Chiefs this season, although everyone surely know what potential the former LSU man had. Kansas City hosts the Jaguars in Week 5 and Bowe should put up No. 2 Fantasy WR stats in the contest.
News: Dwayne Bowe showed up late for his first practice as a professional football player, a rookie minicamp a few days after Kansas City made the LSU wide receiver its first-round pick. Then he dropped the first pass thrown to him. Then he dropped the third and fourth. When the sad, comical footage rolled across television screens that evening, groans when up all over town. Now, just four games into the season, he's no longer the late-arriving, fumble-fingered rookie. He's become the Bowe Show. He's the big, fast and boastful pass-catcher who scored the Chiefs' only two offensive touchdowns their first three games -- one on an artful, acrobatic catch in the corner of the end zone when he ran the wrong route and literally stole a TD catch away from tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Analysis: Bowe is the excitable kid who set a team rookie record in Week 4 with 164 yards receiving. He leads AFC rookies with 18 catches and tops all NFL rookies with 299 yards receiving. His 51-yard catch-and-run for the tiebreaking TD in a 30-16 victory at San Diego last week has KC tied atop the AFC West at 2-2. An injury to Eddie Kennison in Week 1 has forced Bowe into the starting lineup, and in just four weeks, is already becoming a star with the Chiefs. He is developing rapport with QB Damon Huard and becoming into a reliable Fantasy option. He heads into Week 5 against the Jaguars as a No. 3 Fantasy WR, and he soon might move up with another outstanding performance like Week 4.
News: Chiefs rookie WR Dwayne Bowe had the best game of his young career Week 4 against the Chargers and at the same time scored a touchdown for the third consecutive week. Bowe caught a career-high eight passes for 164 yards. He scored on a 51-yard touchdown reception that put the Chiefs ahead in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: An injury to Eddie Kennison in Week 1 has forced Bowe into the starting lineup, and in just four weeks, is already becoming a star with the Chiefs. He is developing rapport with QB Damon Huard and now might be the time to take a flier on him in Fantasy formats. He is owned in just 66 percent of Fantasy leagues. He missed some time in training camp because of a contract dispute, but it doesn't appear to be slowing down the first-round pick. He heads into Week 5 against the Jaguars as a No. 3 Fantasy WR, and he soon might move up with another outstanding performance like Sunday.
News: Chiefs rookie WR Dwayne Bowe has made a nice impact in the last couple of weeks, gaining seven passes for 93 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers rank 22nd in pass defense, and have allowed three passing touchdowns and a 100-yard receiver in each of the last two games.
Analysis: Bowe looks set to have a huge week against the Chargers and has been one of the most-added free agents this season -- his ownership totals have jumped 20 percent since Week 1. We rank him as a low-end No. 3 WR in Week 4 against San Diego, but he could quite easily put up No. 1-type numbers.
News: Weapon No. 1 was shut down, so Kansas City turned to weapon No. 2 and nailed down its first victory since last New Year's Eve. Damon Huard, giving up on getting any production from Larry Johnson, took to the air and hit rookie wide receiver Dwayne Bowe with a fourth-quarter touchdown pass and the Chiefs beat Minnesota 13-10 Sunday to avoid what would have been their second 0-3 start in 27 years. The Chiefs turned to Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez and Bowe, their first-round draft pick last April, to fuel their only sustained drive of the day -- a 12-play, 84-yard march that ended when Bowe beat Cedric Griffin in the corner of the end zone for a 16-yard catch.
Analysis: Bowe finished the game with five receptions for 71 yards. He followed up his first career touchdown in Week 2 against the Bears with his second career TD grab Week 3. He is developing rapport with QB Damon Huard and now might be the time to take a flier on him in Fantasy formats. He is owned in just 36 percent of Fantasy leagues. Consider him a No. 4 Fantasy WR heading into Week 4 against the Chargers.
News: Chiefs rookie WR Dwayne Bowe had a nice game at Chicago last week, catching two passes for 16 yards and a touchdown with a 35-yard TD haul waved off due to a penalty. This week, Bowe and the Chiefs host the Vikings, and while Minnesota is known for its awesome run defense, its pass defense leaves a lot to be desired. Ranked 25th, the Vikings are giving up 264 passing yards per game and have yielded two touchdowns.
Analysis: Bowe should be considered a sleeper No. 4 Fantasy WR this week. Normally, we'd say that the Chiefs are expected to be behind and forced to throw to get points on the board, but they could be very much in this contest. Bowe has a lot of ability and has great measurables but shouldn't be touted as a reliable Fantasy WR just yet.
News: Chiefs rookie WR Dwayne Bowe made his first career start in Week 2 against the Bears. He stepped into the starting lineup to replace the injured Eddie Kennison. How did the rookie respond? By scoring his first NFL touchdown. Bowe hooked up with Damon Huard for a 16-yard score in the third quarter. Bowe also had a second touchdown nullified by a penalty. That score went for 35 yards. Bowe finished the game with two catches for 16 yards.
Analysis: Bowe has the size and ability to be a superstar in the league, and with Kennison out, will get that chance sooner rather than later. However, the Chiefs offense is in disarray and Bowe can't be trusted outside of larger Fantasy leagues as a low-end option. The Chiefs host the Vikings in Week 3.
News: According to The Sports Xchange, WR Dwayne Bowe will get his first NFL start in Week 2 at Chicago as a replacement for injured Z receiver Eddie Kennison. Bowe's big body and downfield blocking ability leaves him better suited to lining up on the strong side of the formation.
Analysis: Bowe has the size and ability to be a superstar in the league, but it's unlikely that he will excel this week against the stellar Bears D with Damon Huard throwing to him. If your bench is a little short on WR talent, consider picking Bowe up off the free agent wire as a possible bye-week replacement.
News: Head coach Herm Edwards said wide receiver Eddie Kennison would be out for Sunday's game at Chicago with a hamstring injury he sustained on the first offensive play against Houston in Week 1. "There are a couple of things we're juggling right now, figuring out what way we want to go," Edwards said. Either rookie Dwayne Bowe or Jeff Webb will likely scoot up to start opposite Samie Parker for the Chiefs.
Analysis: Bowe had three receptions for 42 yards in Week 1 at Houston. Bowe is a nice option in keeper Fantasy leagues, but avoid him in seasonal formats for now even if he starts in Week 2 at Chicago. That's an awful matchup for the Chiefs, who struggled against the Texans.
News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe caught three passes for 42 yards in Week 1 at Houston.
Analysis: The rookie had a decent first game, but the Chiefs offense as a unit looked horrible. Bowe's 42 yards were actually just six yards behind leading receiver Samie Parker. While Bowe is worth owning in keeper leagues and in some larger formats, we don't recommend starting him in any Fantasy league for Week 2 at Chicago.
News: CBS Sports is reporting that the Chiefs will start Eddie Kennison and Samie Parker at wide receiver today at Houston. Rookie Dwayne Bowe will serve as the No. 3 receiver.
Analysis: With Damon Huard as their starting quarterback, none of these receivers are expected to put up big stats on a consistent basis. For Week 1, Kennison is the only one worth a look as a low-end No. 3 option in deeper leagues. Kennison did score twice against the Texans back in 2005. Do not even think about starting Parker or Bowe.
News: According to the Kansas City Star, Chiefs first-round draft pick Dwayne Bowe is likely to challenge incumbent Samie Parker for the second starting WR position in Kansas City behind veteran Eddie Kennison. "It’s just a matter of Dwayne Bowe developing," offensive coordinator Mike Solari said. "He’s a playmaker. We’ve got to take advantage of that. He presents a problem on the football field (for opposing defenses) because of his size."
Analysis: The Chiefs have struggled for years to find a decent receiving corps, and Bowe certainly has the talent and size to be a No. 1 WR in the near future, especially with the Chiefs. He may only have Damon Huard or Brodie Croyle throwing to him this season, but he's definitely someone to keep an eye on as the year progresses.
News: It was an up-and-down preseason game for Kansas City rookie WR Dwayne Bowe on Thursday against New Orleans. Bowe, the Chiefs' first-round draft pick, gave Kansas City its biggest play of the night with a 21-yard catch and run in the second quarter. He then dropped a Casey Printers pass inside the New Orleans 5 in the fourth quarter that cost the Chiefs at least three points. The 21-yard play showed why the Chiefs drafted Bowe. He took a short pass from Brodie Croyle on third and 6 and ran for 14 extra yards before being dragged down. The Chiefs like Bowe for, among other things, his ability to run after making the catch. But the dropped pass, too, was part of Bowe's game during offseason practices and again in training camp. This time, Bowe was open to catch Printers' rainbow heave but couldn't do it.
Analysis: This is what you get with a rookie WR. He should be considered a late-round selection in most seasonal leagues and a middle-round draft choice in rookie leagues.
News: According to the Kansas City Star, rookie WR Dwayne Bowe, the Chiefs' No. 1 draft pick, practiced with the team for the first time in training camp Monday. Bowe, who didn't arrive in camp until last week because he hadn't agreed to contract terms, snared a touchdown pass from Casey Printers. Coach Herm Edwards said Bowe would play some in Thursday night's preseason game against Miami at Arrowhead Stadium.
Analysis: Bowe needs to prove he can be a reliable WR before Fantasy users draft him any higher than as a No. 4 option. However, with the Chiefs lacking quality weapons behind Tony Gonzalez and Eddie Kennison, Bowe could have potential. Continue to monitor his progress and hope he proves his worth during the rest of the preseason.
News: First-round pick Dwayne Bowe ended his holdout and agreed to a five-year contract on Monday. The wide receiver from LSU will begin camp on the physically unable-to-perform list. He will work out individually until he is in good enough shape to participate in team drills, Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said. "We've got to make sure that we get him through that first period of training camp where his legs are underneath him so he can go out and compete," Edwards said. "From there, it's just a matter of how quickly he learns."
Analysis: Bowe, who missed the first 10 days of camp, is not expected to play in Kansas City's first preseason game at Cleveland this weekend, but should be ready when the Chiefs host Miami on Aug. 16. Bowe has potential to be a decent Fantasy WR since the Chiefs have minimal options beyond Tony Gonzalez and Eddie Kennison. Look for Bowe to start opposite Kennison and consider him a No. 4 Fantasy option.
News: Chiefs first-round draft pick, WR Dwayne Bowe, reached a contract agreement with the team and is expected to arrive at training camp Monday, according to The Kansas City Star on Sunday. Bowe has agreed to a five-year deal. Bowe was the 23rd overall pick in the draft. Some speculated that his contract negotiations were slowed because high-profile QB Brady Quinn, who was drafted one spot ahead of him at No. 22, was asking for so much money from the Cleveland Browns. Quinn is still unsigned.
Analysis: Bowe has potential to be a decent Fantasy WR since the Chiefs have minimal options beyond Tony Gonzalez and Eddie Kennison. Look for Bowe to start opposite Kennison and consider him a No. 4 Fantasy option.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs rookie wideout Dwayne Bowe is still unsigned and not in training camp. "When he gets here, he gets here," coach Herm Edwards said. "I don't worry about that stuff. Hopefully this will be the last time we talk about it. For me, it will be. I'm not going to talk about players who aren't here."
Analysis: For now, don't let the holdout worry you. Bowe is a huge target with pretty good speed and great hands. He played consistently well over his career with the Tigers, catching passes from JaMarcus Russell (and making Russell look good). He doesn't necessarily have the stuff to be a No. 1 NFL wide receiver, but he should be way better than anything the Chiefs have had opposite Eddie Kennison. He has the potential to start right out of the gate and be a candidate for 60-to-80 yards per week. Consider him with a late-round pick in standard Fantasy play and an early- to middle-round choice in keeper leagues.
News: If Dwayne Bowe wanted to make a good first impression, he failed miserably. Kansas City's first-round draft pick began his professional career by showing up 30 minutes late for his first practice. Then the 6-foot-3 Bowe, who described himself on draft day as "intimidating," proceeded to drop several passes. He also caught quite a few, and looked good doing it. But he did admit that for this one afternoon at least, he did not feel quite so intimidating. "Today I felt kind of in-between, going against new guys, new quarterback," he said, "Not knowing the timing. But it's all football. You've got to go out there and compete."
Analysis: Bowe is a huge target with pretty good speed and great hands. He played consistently well over his career with the Tigers, catching passes from JaMarcus Russell (and making Russell look good). He doesn't necessarily have the stuff to be a No. 1 NFL wide receiver, but he should be way, way better than anything the Chiefs have had opposite Eddie Kennison. He has the potential to start right out of the gate and be a candidate for 60-to-80 yards per week. Consider him with a late-round pick in standard Fantasy play and a middle-round choice in keeper leagues.
News: The Chiefs took LSU wideout Dwayne Bowe with their first-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Bowe is a huge target with pretty good speed and great hands. He played consistently well over his career with the Tigers, catching passes from JaMarcus Russell (and making Russell look good). He doesn't necessarily have the stuff to be a No. 1 NFL wide receiver, but he should be way, way better than anything the Chiefs have had opposite Eddie Kennison.
Analysis: Not only will Bowe be productive, but he has the potential to start right out of the gate and be a candidate for 60-to-80 yards per week. Consider him with a late-round pick in standard Fantasy play and a middle-round choice in keeper leagues.
