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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Jake Tonges

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (12.0 to 8.5), and Brock Bowers's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jake Tonges is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

12.0 PPG8.5 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Jake Tonges: Who Should You Start?

Brock Bowers and Jake Tonges are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG across 12 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Jake Tonges posted 8.5 PPG in 9 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 3.5-PPG gap gives Brock Bowers the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 8 while Jake Tonges is off Week 14. 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

If you can acquire Brock Bowers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Jake Tonges 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. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Bowers played 12 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Brock Bowers 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▾

StatBowersTonges

PPG (Half-PPR)12.08.5

Games Played129

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14477

Receptions6434

Rec/Game5.33.8

Receiving Yards680293

Rec Yds/Game56.732.6

Receiving TDs75

Targets8646

Target Share/Game7.25.1

Age2326

Experience1 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

Summary

Brock Bowers outscored Jake Tonges by 3.5 PPG in 2025 (12.0 to 8.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Jake Tonges by 3.5 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.