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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (9.4 to 7.9), and Harold Fannin Jr.'s 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Brenton Strange is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

7.9 PPG9.4 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Harold Fannin Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 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. Harold Fannin Jr. (Cleveland Browns) came in at 9.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Harold Fannin Jr. carries a 1.5-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.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 yards, while Brenton Strange profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 46 catches). In weeks where Brenton Strange finds the end zone he out-scores Harold Fannin Jr., but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Brenton Strange is off Week 7 and Harold Fannin Jr. Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 4 years younger than Brenton Strange (21 vs 25), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	9.4
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	150
Receptions	46	72
Rec/Game	3.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	540	731
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	45.7
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	60	107
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.7
Age	25	21
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Harold Fannin Jr. holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.4 points per game. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 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 Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brenton Strange or Harold Fannin Jr. a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Brenton Strange by 1.5 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.