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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Mason Taylor

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. Mason Taylor (5.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Brock Bowers as the starter and Mason Taylor 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

TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

12.0 PPG5.1 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Mason Taylor: 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 Mason Taylor managed 5.1 across 13 games with the New York Jets. A 6.9-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

Brock Bowers carries a 6.9-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 Mason Taylor profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 44 catches). In weeks where Mason Taylor 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 Mason Taylor is off Week 9. 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. Mason Taylor 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. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 117 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mason Taylor played 13 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Mason Taylor 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▾

StatBowersTaylor

PPG (Half-PPR)12.05.1

Games Played1213

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14466

Receptions6444

Rec/Game5.33.4

Receiving Yards680369

Rec Yds/Game56.728.4

Receiving TDs71

Targets8665

Target Share/Game7.25.0

Age2322

Experience1 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brock Bowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 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 Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Mason Taylor's 5.1 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 Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 6.9 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Mason Taylor by 6.9 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.