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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee by 5.5 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Brock Bowers is the clear pick. Tyler Higbee 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

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

12.0 PPG6.5 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brock Bowers and Tyler Higbee is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Las Vegas Raiders tight end put up 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Tyler Higbee of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 6.5 in 9. A 5.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.5 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 Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 13 while Tyler Higbee is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Brock Bowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Higbee 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. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Bowers played 12 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Brock Bowers 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 10 years younger than Tyler Higbee (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	6.5
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	59
Receptions	64	25
Rec/Game	5.3	2.8
Receiving Yards	680	281
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	31.2
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	86	36
Target Share/Game	7.2	4.0
Age	23	33
Experience	1 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

12.0 PPG for Brock Bowers versus 6.5 for Tyler Higbee 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Tyler Higbee by 5.5 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.