Eli Stowers Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- 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
Eli Stowers's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs WAS,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,at TEN,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at CHI,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs LAR,Tough, OutRams vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at JAX,ToughJaguars vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs CAR,NeutralPanthers vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 26,vs DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Eli Stowers?
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.
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Stowers is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025unknownPlayed through
Outlook
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. Full outlook
Eli Stowers Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Eli Stowers in Week 4?
No: Eli Stowers is on injured reserve for Week 4 against the Rams, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Stowers.
What are Eli Stowers's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Eli Stowers's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Rams (29th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough), Week 5 at the Jaguars (27th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Panthers (14th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
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.
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.
Eli Stowers Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Stowers was on the Week 1 report with a hamstring, quadricep injury, was limited on Friday and was out.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs LAR, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 1vs WAS, Sep 13 | Hamstring, Quadricep | — | — | Limited | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in one season. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injury
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Questionable in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 1 season
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
Eli Stowers Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable
Eli Stowers Injury FAQ
Is Eli Stowers injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Eli Stowers is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Eli Stowers playing this week?
No. Eli Stowers is on injured reserve for Week 4 against the Rams on Sunday, October 4. Stowers was on the Week 1 report with a hamstring, quadricep injury, was limited on Friday and was out. Should you start him?
What injury does Eli Stowers have?
Eli Stowers has a hamstring injury and is on injured reserve for Week 4. Stowers was on the Week 1 report with a hamstring, quadricep injury, was limited on Friday and was out.
Why isn't Eli Stowers playing?
Eli Stowers is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, the designation his club filed as of October 2, 2026. That rules him out of Week 4.
What is Eli Stowers's injury history?
Eli Stowers has 1 logged NFL injury, which did not cost him a regular-season game.
What was Eli Stowers's most recent injury?
Eli Stowers's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Eli Stowers have any recurring injuries?
No. Eli Stowers's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Eli Stowers News & Updates
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 28L 7–27 @ CHI
Game recap coming soon
Week 2Sep 20W 24–20 @ TEN
Game recap coming soon
Week 1Sep 13W 24–22 vs WAS
Game recap coming soon
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Eagles
Eli Stowers Bio
Eli Stowers is a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he wears No. 87. Born April 15, 2003, he attended John H. Guyer and played college football at Texas A&M, New Mexico State and then Vanderbilt.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Stowers in round 2, pick 54, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Philadelphia Eagles Current team2026–present
Selected in round 2, pick 54, of the 2026 NFL Draft. Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: Texas A&M, New Mexico State, Vanderbilt
Transactions
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- SignedSigned with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- DraftedSelected by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 2, pick 54.
About Eli Stowers: Bio FAQ
How old is Eli Stowers?
Eli Stowers is 23 years old. He was born on April 15, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Eli Stowers?
Eli Stowers is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 239 pounds, and plays tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles.
How much does Eli Stowers weigh?
Eli Stowers weighs 239 pounds, his listed weight on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Eli Stowers wear?
Eli Stowers wears number 87 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He plays tight end.
What position does Eli Stowers play?
Eli Stowers plays tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 87. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Eli Stowers play for?
Eli Stowers plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as a tight end. He has been with the Eagles since 2026.
Where did Eli Stowers go to college?
Eli Stowers played college football at Vanderbilt, after attending John H. Guyer (TX).
Where is Eli Stowers from?
Eli Stowers went to high school in Texas, at John H. Guyer, before playing college football at Vanderbilt.
When is Eli Stowers's birthday?
Eli Stowers's birthday is April 15. He was born on April 15, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Eli Stowers been in the NFL?
Eli Stowers is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Eli Stowers played for?
Eli Stowers has played for the Philadelphia Eagles. View his career statistics.
What year did Eli Stowers enter the NFL?
Eli Stowers entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.