Brenton Strange vs Isaiah Likely: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Brenton Strange and Isaiah Likely is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars tight end put up 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Isaiah Likely of the New York Giants averaged 3.4 in 14. A 4.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.5 points favors Brenton Strange, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Brenton Strange is the volume tight end in this matchup with 46 receptions for 540 yards, while Isaiah Likely profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 27 catches). In weeks where Isaiah Likely finds the end zone he out-scores Brenton Strange, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Brenton Strange is off Week 12 and Isaiah Likely 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.
