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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Brock Bowers's 12.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 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

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Davante Adams

Head to Head

12.0 PPG13.8 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 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 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Brock Bowers vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brock Bowers (TE, Las Vegas Raiders) against Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Davante Adams posted 13.8 PPG across 14 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, Davante Adams in Week 11. 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. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Brock Bowers by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Davante Adams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Brock Bowers is 10 years younger than Davante Adams (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	13.8
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	193
Receptions	64	60
Rec/Game	5.3	4.3
Receiving Yards	680	789
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	56.4
Receiving TDs	7	14
Targets	86	114
Target Share/Game	7.2	8.1
Age	23	33
Experience	1 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.