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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Courtland SuttonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Courtland Sutton over Brenton Strange in 2026.

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Brenton Strange's 7.9, a 2.8 point per game edge. Sutton also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 12, which steadies his weekly floor. Courtland Sutton is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Brenton Strange is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Courtland Sutton (10.7 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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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Courtland Sutton

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7.9 PPG10.7 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Brenton Strange vs Courtland Sutton: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Courtland Sutton posted 10.7 PPG across 17 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.

Brenton Strange has his bye in Week 7, Courtland Sutton in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Brenton Strange is 5 years younger than Courtland Sutton (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Courtland Sutton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Courtland Sutton
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	10.7
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	182
Receptions	46	74
Rec/Game	3.8	4.4
Receiving Yards	540	1,017
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	59.8
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	60	124
Target Share/Game	5.0	7.3
Age	25	30
Experience	2 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG, 2.8 points per game above Brenton Strange's 7.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Courtland Sutton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Brenton Strange and Courtland Sutton average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Courtland Sutton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.