Brock Bowers vs Dawson Knox: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Brock Bowers put up 12.0 fantasy points per game for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, while Dawson Knox managed 5.0 across 17 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 7.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.
That 7.0-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 Dawson Knox profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 36 catches). In weeks where Dawson Knox finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 10 while Dawson Knox is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
