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Brenton Strange vs Bucky Irving

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEJacksonville Jaguars
Brenton Strange
PPG
7.9
Games
12
Rec
46
Rec Yds
540
Rec TDs
3
Targets
60
Bye
Week 12
RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

7.9 PPG12.3 PPG
12 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Brenton Strange vs Bucky Irving: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Bucky Irving posted 12.3 PPG across 10 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Brenton Strange has his bye in Week 12, Bucky Irving in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Bucky Irving at 12.3 PPG, 4.4 points per game above Brenton Strange's 7.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Bucky Irving in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Brenton Strange's 7.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Brenton Strange and Bucky Irving average in 2025?

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Bucky Irving's bye weeks in 2026?

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 12, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.