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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey McBride is the better play on a neutral week. 14.9 PPG with 1,239 yards gives a reliable baseline. Brock Bowers at 12.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Trey McBride higher, but do not fade Brock Bowers entirely.

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

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Trey McBride

Head to Head

12.0 PPG14.9 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brock Bowers vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Brock Bowers and Trey McBride 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 Trey McBride averaged 14.9 for the Arizona Cardinals (17 games).

That 2.9-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride 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.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 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 Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Brock Bowers by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBowersMcBride

PPG (Half-PPR)12.014.9

Games Played1217

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)144253

Receptions64126

Rec/Game5.37.4

Receiving Yards6801,239

Rec Yds/Game56.772.9

Receiving TDs711

Targets86169

Target Share/Game7.29.9

Age2326

Experience1 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Brock Bowers's 12.0. 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Brock Bowers's 12.0 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

Do Brock Bowers and Trey McBride share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brock Bowers and Trey McBride share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Brock Bowers or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Brock Bowers by 2.9 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.