ESPN’s Ryan McFadden writes that “Brock Bowers' connection has looked strong” with QB Kirk Cousins. HC Klint Kubiak named Cousins his starter heading into training camp.
What They're Saying
Bowers is also benefiting from a thin WR corps that’s yet to really make an impact in camp. Here’s more from McFadden (via ESPN).
“The wide receiver room has been fairly quiet … The majority of Cousins' throws have been to Bowers or checkdowns.”
2026 Fantasy Football Impact
This was largely the expectation heading into camp. Vegas’ starting WRs project as Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor, with more expected out of second-year man Jack Bech. There’s just not a history of solid play here.
Last year, among 76 WRs with 50+ targets, Tucker ranked:
- 41st in yards per target
- 44th in catch rate
- 45th in yards per catch
- 63rd in yards per route run
- 67th in targets per route run
Nailor spent four years behind a talented WR depth chart in Minnesota. He peaked with a 29-catch, 444-yard season in 2025. Meanwhile, Bech made only 20 catches as a rookie.
Bowers looks primed to rebound from a disappointing, injury-plagued 2025. He leads our PPR TE rankings and should be considered in the late Round 2 range of fantasy drafts.
