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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Luke MusgraveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.0 PPG and 682 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Luke Musgrave (4.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Brock Bowers as the starter and Luke Musgrave as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

TEGreen Bay Packers#99

Luke Musgrave

PPG

4.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Luke Musgrave

Head to Head

12.0 PPG4.8 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Luke Musgrave at 22%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Luke Musgrave: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) averaged 12.0 PPG over 12 games in 2025, outscoring Luke Musgrave (Green Bay Packers, 4.8 PPG) by 7.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Brock Bowers carries a 7.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Luke Musgrave profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Luke Musgrave finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Brock Bowers is off Week 13 and Luke Musgrave Week 10. 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

If you can acquire Brock Bowers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Luke Musgrave is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Luke Musgrave (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Luke Musgrave by a projected 122 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Luke Musgrave played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Luke Musgrave 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.
•Brock Bowers saw 86 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Luke Musgrave: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Luke Musgrave
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	4.8
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	67
Receptions	64	30
Rec/Game	5.3	2.1
Receiving Yards	680	335
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	23.9
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	86	42
Target Share/Game	7.2	3.0
Age	23	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brock Bowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Luke Musgrave's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brock Bowers or Luke Musgrave a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Luke Musgrave by 7.2 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.