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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Juwan Johnson edges Brenton Strange by 0.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Juwan Johnson goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

TENew Orleans Saints#17PPG LEADER

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

7.9 PPG8.3 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brenton Strange vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) and Juwan Johnson (8.3 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Brenton Strange played 12 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Juwan Johnson suited up 17 times for the New Orleans Saints.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brenton Strange sits Week 7 while Juwan Johnson is off Week 8. 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. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Juwan Johnson outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brenton Strange scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 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 Juwan Johnson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	8.3
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	141
Receptions	46	77
Rec/Game	3.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	540	889
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	52.3
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	60	102
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.0
Age	25	29
Experience	2 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Juwan Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Juwan Johnson has the edge at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored Brenton Strange by 0.4 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.