Who Should I Start? Eli Stowers or Marlin Klein

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Week 1 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
1.8 0.6 0.0 0.7 6.8 0.1

Eli Stowers News

Eli Stowers Struggling in Camp, Difficult to Trust in Redraft Formats

Thursday, September 3, 7:00 PM

Philadelphia Eagles' second-round pick, Eli Stowers, out of Vanderbilt in the 2026 NFL Draft, has struggled in camp. He has faced heavy criticism and struggled to stand out as a receiver or blocker during practices, including a tough joint practice against the New England Patriots. Ultimately, the learning curve has been steep for him, and while he flashed some upside at the combine with his athleticism, recent reports from camp suggest he's not ready to play at the NFL level. He has also been slowed down by a hamstring injury, and Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice reported that he could be a healthy scratch on Sundays. During his senior season at Vanderbilt, he had 62 receptions, 769 yards, and four touchdowns. At this point, Stowers is a dynasty stash at best. RotoBaller ranks Stowers as the TE64 and 377th player off the board, making him undraftable in most standard-sized redraft formats.

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Week 1 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
2.0 0.0 0.0 0.8 7.7 0.1

Marlin Klein News

Texans Select Marlin Klein With 59th Overall Pick

Friday, April 24, 5:02 PM

The Houston Texans have selected University of Michigan tight end Marlin Klein with the 59th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Across 11 games with the Wolverines in 2025, Klein recorded 24 receptions for 248 yards and one touchdown. While Klein's collegiate numbers don't stand out, he's regarded as a high-upside developmental prospect. Klein won't necessarily be expected to contribute right away in Houston, as the Texans have Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover atop their tight end depth chart. As a result, Klein has more fantasy appeal in dynasty formats than redraft leagues for 2026.

Eli Stowers vs. Marlin Klein

Still trying to decide between Stowers and Klein? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Eli Stowers is projected to score 1.8 points this week while Marlin Klein is projected to score 2.0 points.