Head to Head

Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Noah GrayWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Noah Gray's 4.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy play this season.

Brenton Strange is the better play on a neutral week. 7.9 PPG with 540 yards gives a reliable baseline. Noah Gray at 4.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brenton Strange higher, but do not fade Noah Gray entirely.

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

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

Track Brenton Strange and Noah Gray in the DraftCall app and get their updates the moment they change.

Get the App

TEJacksonville Jaguars#19PPG LEADER

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEKansas City Chiefs#99

Noah Gray

PPG

4.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

385

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Noah Gray

Head to Head

7.9 PPG4.6 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Noah Gray: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Noah Gray at 21%. That ranking gap means Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Noah Gray: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Brenton Strange and Noah Gray for your lineup, you are not alone. Brenton Strange finished the 2025 season at 7.9 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (12 games), and Noah Gray averaged 4.6 for the Kansas City Chiefs (17 games).

That 3.3-point weekly advantage for Brenton Strange is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brenton Strange had 46 catches for 540 yards; Noah Gray posted 38 for 385. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Brenton Strange is off Week 7 and Noah Gray Week 6. 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

Brenton Strange is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Noah Gray 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. Noah Gray (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brenton Strange outscored Noah Gray by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Gray played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Noah Gray 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.
•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 Noah Gray: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Noah Gray
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	4.6
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	78
Receptions	46	38
Rec/Game	3.8	2.2
Receiving Yards	540	385
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	22.6
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	60	50
Target Share/Game	5.0	2.9
Age	25	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brenton Strange at 7.9 PPG, 3.3 points per game above Noah Gray's 4.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Brenton Strange vs Noah Gray

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Launch List

Get the live verdict on Brenton Strange vs Noah Gray

The DraftCall app delivers live game-day verdicts on every matchup. Join the launch list and we will email you the day it goes live for the 2026 NFL season, with your direct iOS and Android install links.

We will never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Noah Gray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brenton Strange has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to Noah Gray's 4.6 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 Noah Gray average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Noah Gray averaged 4.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Noah Gray's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Noah Gray (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Noah Gray a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange outscored Noah Gray by 3.3 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.