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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Kyle Pitts

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 2.2-PPG advantage is real (12.0 to 9.8), and Brock Bowers's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kyle Pitts 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

TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

12.0 PPG9.8 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brock Bowers vs Kyle Pitts: Who Should You Start?

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.0 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 9.8 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Brock Bowers carries a 2.2-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.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Brock Bowers profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (7 scores on 64 catches). In weeks where Brock Bowers finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Brock Bowers is off Week 8 and Kyle Pitts Week 5. 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

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. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts 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.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBowersPitts

PPG (Half-PPR)12.09.8

Games Played1217

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)144167

Receptions6488

Rec/Game5.35.2

Receiving Yards680928

Rec Yds/Game56.754.6

Receiving TDs75

Targets86118

Target Share/Game7.26.9

Age2325

Experience1 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brock Bowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Kyle Pitts by 2.2 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.