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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs David NjokuWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy play this season.

Brenton Strange is the better play on a neutral week. 7.9 PPG with 540 yards gives a reliable baseline. David Njoku at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brenton Strange higher, but do not fade David Njoku entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19PPG LEADER

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

David Njoku

Head to Head

7.9 PPG6.3 PPG

12 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and David Njoku at 29%. That ranking gap means Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs David Njoku: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Brenton Strange and David Njoku for your lineup, you are not alone. Brenton Strange finished the 2025 season at 7.9 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (12 games), and David Njoku averaged 6.3 for the Cleveland Browns (11 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Brenton Strange is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brenton Strange had 46 catches for 540 yards; David Njoku posted 33 for 293. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brenton Strange sits Week 7 while David Njoku is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. David Njoku (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brenton Strange outscored David Njoku by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brenton Strange played 12 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Brenton Strange contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•David Njoku scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.
•Brenton Strange is 4 years younger than David Njoku (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs David Njoku: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	David Njoku
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	6.3
Games Played	12	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	69
Receptions	46	33
Rec/Game	3.8	3.0
Receiving Yards	540	293
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	26.6
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	60	48
Target Share/Game	5.0	4.4
Age	25	29
Experience	2 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brenton Strange at 7.9 PPG, 1.6 points per game above David Njoku's 6.3. 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 David Njoku in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brenton Strange has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to David Njoku's 6.3 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 David Njoku average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. David Njoku averaged 6.3 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and David Njoku's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brenton Strange or David Njoku a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange outscored David Njoku by 1.6 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.