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Brenton Strange vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kyren Williams (14.4 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19
Brenton Strange
PPG
7.9
Games
12
Rec
46
Rec Yds
540
Rec TDs
3
Targets
60
Bye
Week 7
RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER
Kyren Williams
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brenton Strange
Kyren Williams

Head to Head

7.9 PPG14.4 PPG
12 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Brenton Strange vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Kyren Williams posted 14.4 PPG across 17 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, Kyren Williams in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kyren Williams 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. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Kyren Williams outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 111 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Kyren Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • 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 Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrenton StrangeKyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)7.914.4
Games Played1217
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)95245
Rushing Yards01,252
Rush Yds/Game0.073.6
Rushing TDs010
Receptions4636
Receiving Yards540281
Targets6050
Total TDs313
Age2525
Experience2 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

Summary

14.4 PPG for Kyren Williams versus 7.9 for Brenton Strange in 2025. The baseline favors Kyren Williams, 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 Kyren Williams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 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 Kyren Williams average in 2025?

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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