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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers is the better play on a neutral week. 12.0 PPG with 682 yards gives a reliable baseline. Juwan Johnson at 8.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Bowers higher, but do not fade Juwan Johnson entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

12.0 PPG8.3 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brock Bowers and Juwan Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Las Vegas Raiders tight end put up 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Juwan Johnson of the New Orleans Saints averaged 8.3 in 17. A 3.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.7 points favors Brock Bowers, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brock Bowers had 64 catches for 680 yards; Juwan Johnson posted 77 for 889. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Brock Bowers is off Week 13 and Juwan Johnson Week 8. 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. Juwan Johnson 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. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson 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.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Brock Bowers is 6 years younger than Juwan Johnson (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	8.3
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	141
Receptions	64	77
Rec/Game	5.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	680	889
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	52.3
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	86	102
Target Share/Game	7.2	6.0
Age	23	29
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

12.0 PPG for Brock Bowers versus 8.3 for Juwan Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Brock Bowers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Juwan Johnson by 3.7 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.