Brock Bowers vs Jake Ferguson
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Brock Bowers- Higher projection: 254 vs 160 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 35 vs 125
- More points per game: 14.7 vs 11.1
Brock Bowers and Jake Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Brock Bowers holds the edge in expert consensus (TE3 to TE14). Brock Bowers typically comes off the board first, around pick 23 (round 2) to Jake Ferguson's pick 98. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Brock Bowers at 254 PPR points (14.9 per game) versus Jake Ferguson at 160.
Last season Jake Ferguson carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 103 touches to Brock Bowers's 88), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Brock Bowers is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Brock Bowers is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Bowers | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 254 | 160 |
| Points / game | 14.7 | 11.1 |
| Games played | 12 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #35 | #125 |
| ADP | 23 | 98 |
| Positional rank | TE11 | TE5 |
| Snap share | 85% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 23 |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Bye week | 13 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson in 2026?
Brock Bowers is a clear call over Jake Ferguson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson?
Brock Bowers carries the higher 2026 projection at 254 PPR points (14.9 per game), compared with 160 for Jake Ferguson.
Where are Brock Bowers and Jake Ferguson being drafted?
Brock Bowers has an ADP around pick 23 (round 2), while Jake Ferguson goes closer to pick 98 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Brock Bowers (TE3) ahead of Jake Ferguson (TE14) for 2026.
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