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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs T.J. HockensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 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 T.J. Hockenson by 6.2 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Brock Bowers is the clear pick. T.J. Hockenson 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

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEMinnesota Vikings#30

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

T.J. Hockenson

Head to Head

12.0 PPG5.8 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and T.J. Hockenson at 26%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs T.J. Hockenson: 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 T.J. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings, 5.8 PPG) by 6.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 6.2 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; T.J. Hockenson posted 51 for 438. 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 T.J. Hockenson Week 6. 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. T.J. Hockenson 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. T.J. Hockenson (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 105 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•T.J. Hockenson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means T.J. Hockenson 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.
•Brock Bowers is 5 years younger than T.J. Hockenson (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	5.8
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	87
Receptions	64	51
Rec/Game	5.3	3.4
Receiving Yards	680	438
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	29.2
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	86	66
Target Share/Game	7.2	4.4
Age	23	28
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

12.0 PPG for Brock Bowers versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson 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 T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 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 T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or T.J. Hockenson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored T.J. Hockenson by 6.2 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.