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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange or Quentin JohnstonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Quentin Johnston over Brenton Strange in 2026.

Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 to Brenton Strange's 7.9, a 3.3 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Quentin Johnston is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Brenton Strange is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quentin Johnston (11.2 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.

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

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

7.9 PPG11.2 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Brenton Strange vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG across 13 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Quentin Johnston 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. Quentin Johnston (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quentin Johnston played 13 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Quentin Johnston contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quentin Johnston scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Quentin Johnston saw 84 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	11.2
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	146
Receptions	46	51
Rec/Game	3.8	3.9
Receiving Yards	540	735
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	56.5
Receiving TDs	3	8
Targets	60	84
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.5
Age	25	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Quentin Johnston at 11.2 PPG, 3.3 points per game above Brenton Strange's 7.9. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 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.

Should I draft Brenton Strange or Quentin Johnston in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Quentin Johnston's 11.2 fantasy points per game against Brenton Strange's 7.9 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Brenton Strange and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

Do Brenton Strange and Quentin Johnston share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brenton Strange and Quentin Johnston share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.