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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Gunnar Helm

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.0 PPG and 682 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Gunnar Helm (4.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Brock Bowers as the starter and Gunnar Helm as depth.

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

TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Gunnar Helm

Head to Head

12.0 PPG4.4 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Gunnar Helm at 20%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Gunnar Helm: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) averaged 12.0 PPG over 12 games in 2025, outscoring Gunnar Helm (Tennessee Titans, 4.4 PPG) by 7.6 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Brock Bowers carries a 7.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Gunnar Helm profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 44 catches). In weeks where Gunnar Helm finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Brock Bowers is off Week 8 and Gunnar Helm Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brock Bowers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Gunnar Helm is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 129 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gunnar Helm played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Gunnar Helm 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBowersHelm

PPG (Half-PPR)12.04.4

Games Played1216

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14470

Receptions6444

Rec/Game5.32.8

Receiving Yards680357

Rec Yds/Game56.722.3

Receiving TDs72

Targets8655

Target Share/Game7.23.4

Age2323

Experience1 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brock Bowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Gunnar Helm in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 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 Gunnar Helm average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Gunnar Helm's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Gunnar Helm a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Gunnar Helm by 7.6 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.