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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Cole KmetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Cole Kmet's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy play this season.

Brenton Strange has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (7.9 to 4.0), and Brenton Strange's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cole Kmet is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19PPG LEADER

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEChicago Bears#99

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Cole Kmet

Head to Head

7.9 PPG4.0 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Cole Kmet: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Cole Kmet at 18%. That ranking gap means Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Cole Kmet: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Brenton Strange (Jacksonville Jaguars) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.9 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears) came in at 4.0 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Brenton Strange carries a 3.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Brenton Strange is the volume tight end in this matchup with 46 receptions for 540 yards, while Cole Kmet profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Cole Kmet finds the end zone he out-scores Brenton Strange, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 7 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brenton Strange at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Cole Kmet is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Cole Kmet (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brenton Strange outscored Cole Kmet by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cole Kmet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Cole Kmet 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.
•Brenton Strange saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Cole Kmet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Cole Kmet
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	4.0
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	64
Receptions	46	30
Rec/Game	3.8	1.9
Receiving Yards	540	347
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	21.7
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	60	48
Target Share/Game	5.0	3.0
Age	25	27
Experience	2 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brenton Strange holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.9 points per game. Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Cole Kmet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brenton Strange has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to Cole Kmet's 4.0 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 Cole Kmet average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

Do Brenton Strange and Cole Kmet share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brenton Strange and Cole Kmet share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Brenton Strange or Cole Kmet a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange outscored Cole Kmet by 3.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.