Brenton Strange vs Travis Kelce: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Brenton Strange finished the 2025 season at 7.9 PPG over 12 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Travis Kelce clocked in at 9.1 across 17 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs. A 1.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 yards, while Brenton Strange profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 46 catches). In weeks where Brenton Strange finds the end zone he out-scores Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Brenton Strange is off Week 12 and Travis Kelce 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.
