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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Brenton StrangeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Amari Cooper over Brenton Strange in 2026.

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 to Brenton Strange's 7.9, a 3.3 point per game edge. Cooper also stayed healthier, playing 16 games to 12, which steadies his weekly floor.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amari Cooper (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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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Brenton Strange

Head to Head

11.2 PPG7.9 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Unranked WR. Brenton Strange: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. An Unranked WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amari Cooper vs Brenton Strange: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amari Cooper (WR, Buffalo Bills) against Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Brenton Strange posted 7.9 PPG across 12 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.

Amari Cooper has his bye in Week 12, Brenton Strange in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Amari Cooper at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Brenton Strange is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Amari Cooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amari Cooper scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs Brenton Strange: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Brenton Strange
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	7.9
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	95
Receptions	65	46
Rec/Game	4.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	782	540
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	45.0
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	95	60
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.0
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 7

Summary

Amari Cooper outscored Brenton Strange by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 7.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Brenton Strange in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper 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 Amari Cooper and Brenton Strange average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Brenton Strange's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.