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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Brock Bowers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers is the better play on a neutral week. 12.0 PPG with 682 yards gives a reliable baseline. Brenton Strange at 7.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Bowers higher, but do not fade Brenton Strange entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Brock Bowers

Head to Head

7.9 PPG12.0 PPG

12 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Brock Bowers at 55%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Brock Bowers: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Brenton Strange and Brock Bowers for your lineup, you are not alone. Brenton Strange finished the 2025 season at 7.9 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (12 games), and Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 for the Las Vegas Raiders (12 games).

That 4.1-point weekly advantage for Brock Bowers is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Brenton Strange profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 46 catches). In weeks where Brenton Strange finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Brock Bowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Brenton Strange is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Bowers scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Brock Bowers saw 86 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatStrangeBowers

PPG (Half-PPR)7.912.0

Games Played1212

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)95144

Receptions4664

Rec/Game3.85.3

Receiving Yards540680

Rec Yds/Game45.056.7

Receiving TDs37

Targets6086

Target Share/Game5.07.2

Age2523

Experience2 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brock Bowers at 12.0 PPG, 4.1 points per game above Brenton Strange's 7.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Brock Bowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Brenton Strange's 7.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Brenton Strange and Brock Bowers average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

Do Brenton Strange and Brock Bowers share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brenton Strange and Brock Bowers share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Brenton Strange or Brock Bowers a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Brenton Strange by 4.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.