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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Garrett Wilson (11.6 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.

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

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

7.9 PPG11.6 PPG

12 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Brenton Strange vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG across 7 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, Garrett Wilson in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Garrett Wilson 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. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brenton Strange played 12 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Brenton Strange contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Brenton Strange saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	11.6
Games Played	12	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	81
Receptions	46	36
Rec/Game	3.8	5.1
Receiving Yards	540	395
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	56.4
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	60	59
Target Share/Game	5.0	8.4
Age	25	25
Experience	2 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

11.6 PPG for Garrett Wilson versus 7.9 for Brenton Strange in 2025. The baseline favors Garrett Wilson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.