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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs CeeDee LambWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, CeeDee Lamb (12.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

CeeDee Lamb

Head to Head

7.9 PPG12.6 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Brenton Strange vs CeeDee Lamb: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against CeeDee Lamb (WR, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while CeeDee Lamb posted 12.6 PPG across 13 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 7, CeeDee Lamb in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Brenton Strange is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•CeeDee Lamb played 13 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means CeeDee Lamb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brenton Strange scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs CeeDee Lamb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	CeeDee Lamb
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	12.6
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	164
Receptions	46	75
Rec/Game	3.8	5.8
Receiving Yards	540	1,077
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	82.8
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	60	117
Target Share/Game	5.0	9.0
Age	25	27
Experience	2 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor CeeDee Lamb at 12.6 PPG, 4.7 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 CeeDee Lamb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and CeeDee Lamb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.