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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Theo JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Theo Johnson's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Brenton Strange and Theo Johnson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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 York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

7.9 PPG7.0 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) and Theo Johnson (7.0 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Brenton Strange played 12 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Theo Johnson suited up 15 times for the New York Giants.

A 0.9-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brenton Strange had 46 catches for 540 yards; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brenton Strange sits Week 7 while Theo Johnson is off Week 8. 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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brenton Strange outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Theo Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Theo Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Theo Johnson saw 74 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 Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	7.0
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	105
Receptions	46	45
Rec/Game	3.8	3.0
Receiving Yards	540	528
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	35.2
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	60	74
Target Share/Game	5.0	4.9
Age	25	25
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

Summary

7.9 PPG for Brenton Strange versus 7.0 for Theo Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Brenton Strange, 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 Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brenton Strange has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Theo Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange outscored Theo Johnson by 0.9 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.