Brock Bowers vs Pat Freiermuth: Who Should You Start?
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 Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers, 5.5 PPG) by 6.5 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
That 6.5-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 Pat Freiermuth profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 41 catches). In weeks where Pat Freiermuth finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Brock Bowers is off Week 10 and Pat Freiermuth Week 9. 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.
