Brock Bowers vs T.J. Hockenson: 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 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 10 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.
