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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Tucker Kraft

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 7.9), and Tucker Kraft's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Brenton Strange is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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 8

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

7.9 PPG12.6 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

Brenton Strange and Tucker Kraft are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG across 12 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Tucker Kraft posted 12.6 PPG in 8 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 4.7-PPG gap gives Tucker Kraft the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brenton Strange had 46 catches for 540 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. 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 8 while Tucker Kraft is off Week 5. 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

If you can acquire Tucker Kraft at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Brenton Strange is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brenton Strange played 12 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Brenton Strange contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatStrangeKraft

PPG (Half-PPR)7.912.6

Games Played128

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)95101

Receptions4632

Rec/Game3.84.0

Receiving Yards540489

Rec Yds/Game45.061.1

Receiving TDs36

Targets6044

Target Share/Game5.05.5

Age2525

Experience2 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

Tucker Kraft outscored Brenton Strange by 4.7 PPG in 2025 (12.6 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 Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 8, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Brenton Strange by 4.7 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.