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Brock Bowers vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Brock Bowers outscored Taysom Hill by 6.5 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Brock Bowers is the clear pick. Taysom Hill profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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
12
Rec
64
Rec Yds
680
Rec TDs
7
Targets
86
Bye
Week 13
TENew Orleans Saints#99
Taysom Hill
PPG
5.5
Games
14
Rec
18
Rec Yds
195
Rec TDs
2
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brock Bowers
Taysom Hill

Head to Head

12.0 PPG5.5 PPG
12 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints, 5.5 PPG) by 6.5 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 6.5 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.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill 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 Taysom Hill Week 12. 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. Taysom Hill 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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Brock Bowers outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 111 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Taysom Hill 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 Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrock BowersTaysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)12.05.5
Games Played1214
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14477
Receptions6418
Rec/Game5.31.3
Receiving Yards680195
Rec Yds/Game56.713.9
Receiving TDs72
Targets860
Target Share/Game7.20.0
Age23-
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 12

Summary

12.0 PPG for Brock Bowers versus 5.5 for Taysom Hill 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Brock Bowers outscored Taysom Hill by 6.5 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.