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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Harold Fannin Jr.

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. Harold Fannin Jr. at 9.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Bowers higher, but do not fade Harold Fannin Jr. entirely.

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

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER
Brock Bowers
PPG
12.0
Games
12
Rec
64
Rec Yds
680
Rec TDs
7
Targets
86
Bye
Week 8
TECleveland Browns#9
Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG
9.4
Games
16
Rec
72
Rec Yds
731
Rec TDs
6
Targets
107
Bye
Week 9

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brock Bowers
Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

12.0 PPG9.4 PPG
12 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Harold Fannin Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Harold Fannin Jr.: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Brock Bowers and Harold Fannin Jr. for your lineup, you are not alone. Brock Bowers finished the 2025 season at 12.0 PPG for the Las Vegas Raiders (12 games), and Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 for the Cleveland Browns (16 games).

That 2.6-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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brock Bowers had 64 catches for 680 yards; Harold Fannin Jr. posted 72 for 731. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Brock Bowers has his bye in Week 8, and Harold Fannin Jr. rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Brock Bowers outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. 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.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatBowersJr.
PPG (Half-PPR)12.09.4
Games Played1216
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)144150
Receptions6472
Rec/Game5.34.5
Receiving Yards680731
Rec Yds/Game56.745.7
Receiving TDs76
Targets86107
Target Share/Game7.26.7
Age2321
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brock Bowers at 12.0 PPG, 2.6 points per game above Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4. 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 Brock Bowers or Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Harold Fannin Jr. a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Brock Bowers outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by 2.6 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.