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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Evan Engram

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Brock Bowers outscored Evan Engram by 7.1 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Brock Bowers is the clear pick. Evan Engram profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Evan Engram

Head to Head

12.0 PPG4.9 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Evan Engram at 22%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Evan Engram: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Brock Bowers put up 12.0 fantasy points per game for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, while Evan Engram managed 4.9 across 16 games with the Denver Broncos. A 7.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

The per-game difference of 7.1 points favors Brock Bowers, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brock Bowers had 64 catches for 680 yards; Evan Engram posted 50 for 461. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 8 while Evan Engram is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Brock Bowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Evan Engram is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Evan Engram by a projected 121 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Brock Bowers is 8 years younger than Evan Engram (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBowersEngram

PPG (Half-PPR)12.04.9

Games Played1216

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14478

Receptions6450

Rec/Game5.33.1

Receiving Yards680461

Rec Yds/Game56.728.8

Receiving TDs71

Targets8676

Target Share/Game7.24.8

Age2331

Experience1 yrs8 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 12

Summary

12.0 PPG for Brock Bowers versus 4.9 for Evan Engram in 2025. The baseline favors Brock Bowers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Evan Engram in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Brock Bowers and Evan Engram average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Evan Engram's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Evan Engram a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Evan Engram by 7.1 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.