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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Zay Flowers's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Brock Bowers (12.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zay Flowers (11.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

WRBaltimore Ravens#15

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

12.0 PPG11.8 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Brock Bowers vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brock Bowers (TE, Las Vegas Raiders) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Zay Flowers posted 11.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Zay Flowers 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.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	11.8
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	201
Receptions	64	86
Rec/Game	5.3	5.1
Receiving Yards	680	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	71.2
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	86	118
Target Share/Game	7.2	6.9
Age	23	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brock Bowers at 12.0 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Zay Flowers's 11.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Zay Flowers's 11.8 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 Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

Do Brock Bowers and Zay Flowers share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brock Bowers and Zay Flowers share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.