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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Davante Adams

Head to Head

7.9 PPG13.8 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 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 Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Davante Adams posted 13.8 PPG across 14 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, Davante Adams in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams 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. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Davante Adams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Brenton Strange is 8 years younger than Davante Adams (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	13.8
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	193
Receptions	46	60
Rec/Game	3.8	4.3
Receiving Yards	540	789
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	56.4
Receiving TDs	3	14
Targets	60	114
Target Share/Game	5.0	8.1
Age	25	33
Experience	2 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 5.9 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 Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.