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Eli Stowers 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection

Age
23
Height / weight
6'3", 239 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
—
Pos rank
—
Rostered
4%

Week 4 vs. Rams, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 29th vs. TEs, tough

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

2026
Season starts Week 4
vs. Rams
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our 2026 Preseason Outlook

Philadelphia spent the 54th overall pick on Stowers, a 6-foot-3, 239-pound Vanderbilt product who captured the 2025 John Mackey Award after a 62-catch, 769-yard, four-touchdown season. The athletic profile is loud: a 4.51 forty and a 45.5-inch vertical hint at a long-term mismatch weapon. The problem for redraft purposes is the depth chart. Dallas Goedert still owns the starting job, and Stowers projects as the No. 2, capping his year-one ceiling.

That reality shows up in his pricing. He carries a #194 overall ADP, TE29, with expert ranks landing around TE34, while dynasty managers value him far higher at TE10 in early second-round rookie territory. The modest projection of roughly 23 catches, 232 yards and 1.5 scores reflects a rotational rookie role. Questions about whether his frame holds up in-line could pinch snaps further. Stash him and bet on the breakout once Philadelphia's tight end depth chart opens up.

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft spotThe Cowboys in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 LAR, 29thWk 5 JAX, 27thWk 6 CAR, 14thWk 7 DAL, 8th

Risk

  • InjuryHe's on injured reserve, hamstring.
  • Tough matchupsThe Rams in Week 4 (29th) and the Jaguars in Week 5 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Eli Stowers Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Eli Stowers's fantasy football upside?

Eli Stowers's upside: the Cowboys in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.

What could hurt Eli Stowers's fantasy value?

Eli Stowers's risks: he is on injured reserve, hamstring and the Rams in Week 4 and the Jaguars in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is Eli Stowers's remaining fantasy schedule?

Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.