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Brenton Strange vs DK Metcalf

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
WRPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

7.9 PPG10.5 PPG
12 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 9

Brenton Strange vs DK Metcalf: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while DK Metcalf posted 10.5 PPG across 15 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, DK Metcalf 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 DK Metcalf at 10.5 PPG, 2.6 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 DK Metcalf in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, DK Metcalf has the edge at 10.5 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 DK Metcalf average in 2025?

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and DK Metcalf's bye weeks in 2026?

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