Who should I start in Week 1, Brock Bowers or DeVonta Smith?

Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and DeVonta Smith at WR13 (range #8–#19); on the flex board it is #24 vs #28. Projections: 15.1 vs 14.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or DeVonta Smith?

Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#4) vs DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #5–#23). 59 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Bowers for DeVonta Smith?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #19 overall and DeVonta Smith #21, so Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Brock Bowers or DeVonta Smith?

Who to start in Week 1, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Brock Bowers
Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 59 of 113 experts
Trade value: Brock Bowers

The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.

	Brock Bowers	DeVonta Smith
Rest of season (overall) 54 of 113 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 59 rank DeVonta Smith ahead	#21#11–#57edge	#23#8–#45
Week 1 (flex)	FLX24#20–#29edge	FLX28#17–#38
Week 1 projection (PPR)	15.1	14.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	35 #19 overalledge	33 #21 overall
Rostered	100%	99%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 1, Brock Bowers or DeVonta Smith?: Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and DeVonta Smith at WR13 (range #8–#19); on the flex board it is #24 vs #28. Projections: 15.1 vs 14.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or DeVonta Smith?: Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#4) vs DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #5–#23). 59 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Bowers for DeVonta Smith?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #19 overall and DeVonta Smith #21, so Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.