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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Brock Bowers
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Brock Bowers
PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
The source identifies Brock Bowers as a premium tight end target in the second round around picks 13–14, stating 'if Brock Bowers falls to that spot, I'm taking him every time.' This represents a strong endorsement for early tight end investment in best ball and redraft formats.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Brock Bowers is the source's tight end one in a superflex best ball format where three tight end minimum is historically optimal; positioned as a top-tier tight end in the draft strategy.NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
Brock Bowers suffered a PCL injury and bone bruise in his knee during the 2024 season, starting strong with five catches and 103 yards in week one before the injury forced the Raiders to shut him down for four weeks. Upon return, he posted 12 catches for 127 yards and three touchdowns in his first game back, but managed only four touchdowns in subsequent games as the offense struggled. However, Fitzmaurice emphasizes that the Raiders' offensive overhaul under Clint Kubiak, improved offensive line with Tyler Linderbaum and healthy Colton Miller, and better quarterbacking should enable Bowers to return to form and avoid the dysfunction that plagued his 2024 season.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Pat Fitzmaurice names Brock Bowers his number one league-winner pick, citing his rookie 2024 production of 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns (tight end one in fantasy scoring, third among all pass catchers in receptions, sixth in targets, eighth in receiving yardage, ninth in PPR points) despite playing with Gardner Minshew, Aiden O'Connell, and Desmond Ritters (combined 82.4 passer rating). Fitzmaurice projects massive upside with Kirk Cousins arriving (noting Cousins' history of supporting elite tight ends like Kyle Pitts' 166-yard, three-touchdown game and Jordan Reed's 954-yard, 11-touchdown 2015 season with Washington) and eventual Fernando Mendoza, plus Clint Kubiak's offensive system overhaul, Tyler Linderbaum's addition, and Colton Miller's health. With no clear wide receiver competition on the Raiders, Bowers is the unquestioned star and will account for a massive percentage of the team's yards and touchdowns, positioning him as a potential consensus first-round pick in 2027 drafts.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
The source identifies Brock Bowers as 'incredibly valuable' in the FFPC Superflex format, which awards an extra half-point PPR for every catch. The source believes Brock Bowers 'could easily break all kinds of records' given his demonstrated potential, and only needs a slightly more functional offense to achieve it.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Brock Bowers was selected in the second round of the FFPC Superflex draft, indicating he is being targeted as a premium tight end option early in the draft.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Brock Bowers was selected at pick 12 in a tight end premium Superflex format; he typically goes as high as the 10th spot and sometimes higher, making his selection at 12 a reasonable value in a format that emphasizes tight end scoring.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Brock Bowers is cited as an elite tight end option; the source indicates that if drafting Bowers, there is no need to back him up with a secondary tight end option, reflecting confidence in his elite status and role.PositiveProjectionJul 24, 2026
The source places Brock Bowers in a 1A tier of his own at tight end, separating him from the second tier; indicates elite-level projection and draft priority among tight ends.NegativeInjuryJul 24, 2026
The source notes that Brock Bowers was injured last season, which contributed to Gino Smith's struggles; implies that Bowers' health is important to the Raiders/Jets offensive performance.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Brock Bowers is presented as an early-round tight end option in a tier-one discussion; the source frames a strategic choice between taking Bowers or Loveland early versus waiting for tier-two options like Mark Andrews (TE15) or Chigakonkwo (TE19), indicating Bowers is in the premium early-round conversation.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Brock Bowers is one of the analyst's three preferred tight end options expected to be a difference maker this year.PositiveSleeperJul 16, 2026
Bowers is one of the tight ends Fitz wants to target this season, suggesting he views him as a top-tier option at the position.PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026
Ryan Warmly believes Brock Bowers will return first-round value this year and could be one of the defining players of fantasy this season, with the Raiders expected to pepper him with targets.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Bowers is one of the top tight end targets being drafted early, part of the strategy to secure a premium tight end before punting the position in later rounds.PositiveProjectionJul 2, 2026
Andrew Erickson mentions Brock Bowers as a premium tight end option he considered for his must-have list but ultimately decided against in favor of late-round tight end strategy. Bowers is positioned as a top-tier tight end target, though Erickson acknowledges the difficulty of securing him depending on draft position.PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026
Tom Strachan selected Brock Bowers at pick 108 over Jonathan Taylor and Ramon Rasen Brown, citing the tight end's ability to lead his team in targets and the Raiders' improved offensive situation as advantageous in single-week playoff formats.PositiveMatchupJun 4, 2026
Brock Bowers is expected to have a significant impact against the Dolphins' weak secondary, making him a player to watch in their matchup.PositiveInjuryJun 4, 2026
Brock Bowers struggled with injuries last season, which impacted Geno Smith's performance.PositiveRoleJun 3, 2026
The speaker has high expectations for Brock Bowers this year, citing improvements in health, quarterback play, and play calling.PositiveBreakoutJun 3, 2026
Brock Bowers is considered the tight end one this season, making him a steal in the third round.