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Brock Bowers vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (12.0 to 10.3), and Brock Bowers's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Dallas Goedert is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER
Brock Bowers
PPG
12.0
Games
12
Rec
64
Rec Yds
680
Rec TDs
7
Targets
86
Bye
Week 13
TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5
Dallas Goedert
PPG
10.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
591
Rec TDs
11
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brock Bowers
Dallas Goedert

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12.0 PPG10.3 PPG
12 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Dallas Goedert at 47%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brock Bowers vs Dallas Goedert: The Full Breakdown

Brock Bowers and Dallas Goedert are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG across 12 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Dallas Goedert posted 10.3 PPG in 15 appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles.

A 1.7-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; Dallas Goedert posted 60 for 591. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 13 while Dallas Goedert is off Week 10. 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. Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Brock Bowers outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 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 8 years younger than Dallas Goedert (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrock BowersDallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)12.010.3
Games Played1215
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)144155
Receptions6460
Rec/Game5.34.0
Receiving Yards680591
Rec Yds/Game56.739.4
Receiving TDs711
Targets8682
Target Share/Game7.25.5
Age2331
Experience1 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 10

Summary

Brock Bowers outscored Dallas Goedert by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (12.0 to 10.3). 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 Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert average in 2025?

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Dallas Goedert's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Brock Bowers or Dallas Goedert a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Brock Bowers outscored Dallas Goedert by 1.7 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.