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Elite tight end in round two becomes an even more attractive premium pick when second-wave TEs like Harold Fannon are going in round six; the source and co-host both want to draft Brock Bowers as much as possible in 2026, explicitly stating "I like the prices of Loveland and Bowers the most," positioning him as a preferred tight end value target alongside Colston Loveland.

With the Raiders lacking true wide receiver weapons and adding Klint Kubiak as head coach, Valenzuela expects the offense to 'run through Ashton Jeanty and Bowers,' positioning Bowers as a focal point despite QB competition between Cousins and Mendoza.

Valenzuela ranks Brock Bowers as the overall TE1 heading into 2026, citing his elite receiving yards per game (64.6 over the last two seasons, third in the NFL) and 'quarterback proof' playmaking ability despite a PCL injury last season and potential Raiders QB uncertainty between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.

Brock Bowers was selected at 1.04 in a Scott Fish Bowl 16 draft, where TE bonuses are massive in the scoring format, suggesting his value is elevated in leagues with premium tight end scoring.

Bowers is ideal for the SFB16 scoring format, which awards extra points per reception and per first down. In his rookie season, he put up the second-most 20+ yard catches for a tight end behind only George Kittle, and the second-most first downs behind Trey McBride. The source believes if he'd stayed healthy, he could've topped himself in both categories.

Bowers is ideal for the SFB16 scoring format (extra point per reception, extra point per first down, 10-point bonuses for 20+ yard catches and 100+ yard games). In his rookie season, he put up the second-most 20+ yard catches for a tight end behind only George Kittle, and the second-most first downs behind Trey McBride. The source believes if he'd stayed healthy, he could've topped himself in both categories.

Bowers set the rookie record for receptions (112) and fantasy points among all positions at age 22 last season; despite a knee injury limiting him mid-season (hurt in first game's first three quarters, played through it with reduced snap shares), the source projects 15-17 TDs this year with Grunk-level upside. The Raiders' hiring of Clint Kubiak as offensive coordinator and Bowers' role as the de facto number one wide receiver in a heavy play-action scheme support this projection. The source expects him to be fully healthy this offseason. At mid-second round ADP, the source believes he could still be a league winner.

Bowers was drafted as a TE with WR1 outcomes; he would've been WR9 during his rookie campaign, projected for the same number of targets as Malik Nabers, and isn't coming off a major surgery. The source argues that building around TEs with WR1 outcomes can swing fantasy leagues, making Bowers a viable option in the mid-round receiver tier.

The source argues that Brock Bowers is a viable mid-round selection based on his WR1-level production potential. Bowers would have finished as WR9 during his rookie campaign with projected targets matching Malik Nabers, and he is not coming off major surgery (unlike DeVonta Smith and Nabers). The source contends that TEs with WR1 outcomes can swing fantasy leagues, making building around Bowers a viable strategy.

Comment (score 209): "Bowers will feast with Kirk." Separate comment (score 30) recommends drafting Bowers as confirmation of Raiders passing game upside, suggesting he's a strong fantasy value pick. Implicit bullish signal: Cousins as starter means consistent passing volume for Bowers; no negative sentiment detected.