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

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

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
12
Rec
46
Rec Yds
540
Rec TDs
3
Targets
60
Bye
Week 7
WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER
Quentin Johnston
PPG
11.2
Games
13
Rec
51
Rec Yds
735
Rec TDs
8
Targets
84
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
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 3 (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 3 (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 24) 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.
StatBrenton StrangeQuentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)7.911.2
Games Played1213
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)95146
Receptions4651
Rec/Game3.83.9
Receiving Yards540735
Rec Yds/Game45.056.5
Receiving TDs38
Targets6084
Target Share/Game5.06.5
Age2524
Experience2 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 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.

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.

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