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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Brenton Strange edges Tyler Higbee by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Brenton Strange goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

7.9 PPG6.5 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) and Tyler Higbee (6.5 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; Tyler Higbee suited up 9 times for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 1.4-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.

Brenton Strange is the volume tight end in this matchup with 46 receptions for 540 yards, while Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee 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 Tyler Higbee is off Week 11. 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. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Brenton Strange outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brenton Strange played 12 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Brenton Strange contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brenton Strange scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Brenton Strange saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Brenton Strange is 8 years younger than Tyler Higbee (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	6.5
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	59
Receptions	46	25
Rec/Game	3.8	2.8
Receiving Yards	540	281
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	31.2
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	60	36
Target Share/Game	5.0	4.0
Age	25	33
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brenton Strange holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.9 points per game. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brenton Strange has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange outscored Tyler Higbee by 1.4 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.