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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy play this season.

Brenton Strange has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (7.9 to 5.5), and Brenton Strange's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Taysom Hill is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19PPG LEADER

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

7.9 PPG5.5 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Brenton Strange (Jacksonville Jaguars) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.9 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints) came in at 5.5 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Brenton Strange carries a 2.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Brenton Strange is the volume tight end in this matchup with 46 receptions for 540 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Brenton Strange, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brenton Strange sits Week 7 while Taysom Hill is off Week 12. 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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brenton Strange outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Taysom Hill contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	5.5
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	77
Receptions	46	18
Rec/Game	3.8	1.3
Receiving Yards	540	195
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	13.9
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	60	0
Target Share/Game	5.0	0.0
Age	25	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brenton Strange holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.9 points per game. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brenton Strange has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange outscored Taysom Hill by 2.4 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.