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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Terrance FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Brock Bowers over Terrance Ferguson in 2026.

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3, a 8.7 point per game edge. Both play tight ends, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.0 PPG and 682 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Terrance Ferguson (3.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Brock Bowers as the starter and Terrance Ferguson as depth.

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#99

Terrance Ferguson

PPG

3.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

231

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Terrance Ferguson

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12.0 PPG3.3 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Terrance Ferguson: Unranked TE. Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Terrance Ferguson at 15%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Terrance Ferguson: 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 Terrance Ferguson (Los Angeles Rams, 3.3 PPG) by 8.7 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 8.7-PPG gap gives Brock Bowers the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Terrance Ferguson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 11 catches). In weeks where Terrance Ferguson 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 Terrance Ferguson 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

If you can acquire Brock Bowers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Terrance Ferguson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 148 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Terrance Ferguson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Terrance Ferguson 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Terrance Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Terrance Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	3.3
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	46
Receptions	64	11
Rec/Game	5.3	0.8
Receiving Yards	680	231
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	16.5
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	86	25
Target Share/Game	7.2	1.8
Age	23	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Brock Bowers outscored Terrance Ferguson by 8.7 PPG in 2025 (12.0 to 3.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Terrance Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 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 Terrance Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 8.7 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Terrance Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Terrance Ferguson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Terrance Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Terrance Ferguson by 8.7 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.