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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Tucker Kraft

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tucker Kraft and Brock Bowers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

12.0 PPG12.6 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brock Bowers vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

Brock Bowers (12.0 PPG) and Tucker Kraft (12.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Brock Bowers played 12 games for the Las Vegas Raiders; Tucker Kraft suited up 8 times for the Green Bay Packers.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft 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 Tucker Kraft is off Week 5. 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

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

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Brock Bowers by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Bowers played 12 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. 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▾

StatBowersKraft

PPG (Half-PPR)12.012.6

Games Played128

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)144101

Receptions6432

Rec/Game5.34.0

Receiving Yards680489

Rec Yds/Game56.761.1

Receiving TDs76

Targets8644

Target Share/Game7.25.5

Age2325

Experience1 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tucker Kraft at 12.6 PPG, 0.6 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 Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brock Bowers or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Brock Bowers by 0.6 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.