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Brenton Strange or Christian McCaffreyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is a Jacksonville Jaguars tight end who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#14 TE
Brenton Strange
PPG
7.8
Games
6
Rec
26
Rec Yds
279
Rec TDs
1
Targets
33
Bye
Week 7
RBSan Francisco 49ers#8 RB
Christian McCaffrey
PPG
18.0
Games
6
Rush Yds
350
Rush TDs
7
Rec
28
Rec Yds
190
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Christian McCaffrey: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrenton StrangeChristian McCaffrey
PPG (Half-PPR)7.818.0
Games Played66
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)47108
Rushing Yards0350
Rush Yds/Game0.058.3
Rushing TDs07
Receptions2628
Receiving Yards279190
Targets3335
Total TDs17
Age2530
Experience3 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Christian McCaffrey in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brenton Strange and Christian McCaffrey is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brenton Strange averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0.

Should I draft Brenton Strange or Christian McCaffrey in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brenton Strange and Christian McCaffrey average in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 10.2 points per game.

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

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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