Brock Bowers vs Chig Okonkwo: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) averaged 12.0 PPG over 12 games in 2025, outscoring Chig Okonkwo (Washington Commanders, 5.6 PPG) by 6.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
A 6.4-PPG gap gives Brock Bowers the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brock Bowers had 64 catches for 680 yards; Chig Okonkwo posted 56 for 560. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
One scheduling note: Brock Bowers is off Week 10 and Chig Okonkwo Week 14. 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.
