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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs James ConnerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to James Conner's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Brock Bowers (12.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. James Conner (11.0 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#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

RBArizona Cardinals#99

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

James Conner

Head to Head

12.0 PPG11.0 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). James Conner: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) RB in most league formats.

Brock Bowers vs James Conner: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brock Bowers (TE, Las Vegas Raiders) against James Conner (RB, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while James Conner posted 11.0 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, James Conner 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. James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored James Conner by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•James Conner played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means James Conner 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs James Conner: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	James Conner
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	11.0
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	154
Rushing Yards	2	752
Rush Yds/Game	0.2	53.7
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	64	28
Receiving Yards	680	218
Targets	86	0
Total TDs	7	6
Age	23	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brock Bowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. James Conner averaged 11.0 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 James Conner in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to James Conner's 11.0 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 James Conner average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and James Conner's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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