Blog · Week 8 · October 27, 2026
Should you start Brenton Strange in Week 8?
Yes, you should start Brenton Strange in your fantasy lineups this week. His consistent target share and a highly favorable matchup make him a reliable TE1.
Player news and current context
Brenton Strange enters this stretch of his third NFL season established as a key contributor for the Jacksonville offense. At 25 years old, the tight end is fully active and ready to play for this upcoming slate. Throughout the 2026 campaign, he has suited up in 6 games, accumulating 59.9 total PPR fantasy points for a solid average of 10 points per contest. His presence on the field continues to provide steady production for fantasy managers looking for reliability.
Recent performance breakdown
Strange has shown a very encouraging upward trend in his last few outings. In Week 3 against New England, he posted 6.2 PPR points on 3 catches for 32 yards from 5 targets. He followed that up with stellar games: in Week 4 at Cincinnati he exploded for 16.5 PPR points hauling in 7 receptions for 95 yards on 8 targets. Against Philadelphia he added 13.8 points with 7 grabs and 68 yards, and versus Houston he secured 5 catches for 44 yards to net 9.4 points.
Week 8 projection and matchup
For this week, the proprietary Fantasy Expertos model projects Brenton Strange to finish with 10.6 PPR points, 8.5 in Half PPR, and 6.4 in standard formats, ranking him as the TE11 of the week. The upcoming opponent is Indianapolis, carrying the MATCHUP FÁCIL designation. This defense surrenders an average of 16 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends and ranks 10th in the league at defending the position, where number 1 allows the most.
Fantasy advice
START · Brenton Strange is a locked-in starter for Week 8. In PPR and Half PPR formats, his reliable volume makes him an easy choice for your tight end spot or flex consideration. Standard league managers might see a slightly lower floor due to touchdown dependence, but the advantageous matchup against Indianapolis erases most concerns. Lock him into your starting lineups with confidence across all major formats this week.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
What is Brenton Strange's fantasy average?
He is averaging 10 PPR fantasy points per game over 6 appearances this season.
How is the matchup for Brenton Strange in Week 8?
He faces Indianapolis in a favorable matchup against a defense allowing 16 points to tight ends.
Where does Strange rank in Week 8 projections?
The model projects him as the TE11 overall with 10.6 PPR points.