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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Cole KmetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Cole Kmet's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Brock Bowers outscored Cole Kmet by 8.0 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Brock Bowers is the clear pick. Cole Kmet profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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 13

TEChicago Bears#99

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Cole Kmet

Head to Head

12.0 PPG4.0 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Cole Kmet: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Cole Kmet at 18%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Cole Kmet: The Full Breakdown

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 Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears, 4.0 PPG) by 8.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

That 8.0-point weekly advantage for Brock Bowers 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.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Cole Kmet profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Cole Kmet finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Brock Bowers is off Week 13 and Cole Kmet Week 7. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Brock Bowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cole Kmet is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Cole Kmet (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Cole Kmet by a projected 136 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cole Kmet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Cole Kmet 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.
•Brock Bowers is 4 years younger than Cole Kmet (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Cole Kmet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Cole Kmet
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	4.0
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	64
Receptions	64	30
Rec/Game	5.3	1.9
Receiving Yards	680	347
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	21.7
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	86	48
Target Share/Game	7.2	3.0
Age	23	27
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brock Bowers at 12.0 PPG, 8.0 points per game above Cole Kmet's 4.0. 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 Cole Kmet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Cole Kmet's 4.0 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 Cole Kmet average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.0 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Cole Kmet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Cole Kmet (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Cole Kmet a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Cole Kmet by 8.0 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.