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Brenton Strange vs Christian McCaffrey

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
RBSan Francisco 49ersPPG LEADER
Christian McCaffrey
PPG
21.5
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,202
Rush TDs
10
Rec
102
Rec Yds
924
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

7.9 PPG21.5 PPG
12 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 9

Brenton Strange vs Christian McCaffrey: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Christian McCaffrey (RB, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Christian McCaffrey posted 21.5 PPG across 17 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, Christian McCaffrey in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Christian McCaffrey at 21.5 PPG, 13.6 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 Christian McCaffrey in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Christian McCaffrey has the edge at 21.5 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 Christian McCaffrey average in 2025?

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 13.6 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Christian McCaffrey's bye weeks in 2026?

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 12, and Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.