Bowers is out of the plan. Derick still has a game to win.

Well, that’s a rough start for Derick. Name the team Bowers' Kingdom, then get to the opener with Bowers expected to miss it.

Wednesday’s report says Brock Bowers is expected to miss the Raiders’ Sunday game after a knee procedure. Derick has Mark Andrews in the lineup, so at least there’s someone ready to go. Get a decent week from him and this is still very winnable. The rest of the team didn’t get hurt with Bowers.

Matthew gets Surtain Victory into a good matchup at a good time. These were ESPN’s second- and third-ranked drafts before the injury. He doesn’t have to feel bad about catching Derick without one of his best players. He does have to beat the guys who are there.

I lean Surtain Victory to beat Bowers' Kingdom in Week 1. Matthew has Jeremiyah Love marked questionable in Wednesday’s lineup too, so he has his own decision to watch. I just think losing Bowers takes away enough of Derick’s advantage to swing my pick.

Derick, winning this one would be a good reminder that you drafted more than the guy on the sign. Matthew, this would be an annoying one to let get away.