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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Bucky IrvingWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Brock Bowers's 12.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bucky Irving (12.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Brock Bowers (12.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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 13

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Bucky Irving

Head to Head

12.0 PPG12.3 PPG

12 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Brock Bowers vs Bucky Irving: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brock Bowers (TE, Las Vegas Raiders) against Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Bucky Irving posted 12.3 PPG across 10 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Brock Bowers has his bye in Week 13, Bucky Irving in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Brock Bowers by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Bowers played 12 games in 2025 compared to Bucky Irving's 10. 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

Brock Bowers vs Bucky Irving: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Bucky Irving
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	12.3
Games Played	12	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	123
Rushing Yards	2	588
Rush Yds/Game	0.2	58.8
Rushing TDs	0	1
Receptions	64	30
Receiving Yards	680	277
Targets	86	35
Total TDs	7	4
Age	23	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Bucky Irving outscored Brock Bowers by 0.3 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 12.0). 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 Bucky Irving in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 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 Bucky Irving average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Bucky Irving's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.