Brenton Strange vs Dallas Goedert
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Dallas Goedert- Experts agree: consensus rank 117 vs 150
- More points per game: 12.3 vs 9.8
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Brenton Strange carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Brenton Strange and Dallas Goedert are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dallas Goedert holds the edge in expert consensus (TE12 to TE17). Dallas Goedert typically comes off the board first, around pick 120 (round 11) to Brenton Strange's pick 162. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Brenton Strange at 161 PPR points (9.5 per game) versus Dallas Goedert at 136.
Last season Dallas Goedert carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 82 touches to Brenton Strange's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Brenton Strange is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Dallas Goedert is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Brenton Strange carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Strange | Goedert |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 161 | 136 |
| Points / game | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| Games played | 12 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #150 | #117 |
| ADP | 162 | 120 |
| Positional rank | TE22 | TE7 |
| Snap share | 76% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 15 |
| Age | 25 | 31 |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brenton Strange or Dallas Goedert.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Dallas Goedert in 2026?
Dallas Goedert is a clear call over Brenton Strange for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Brenton Strange carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Brenton Strange or Dallas Goedert?
Brenton Strange carries the higher 2026 projection at 161 PPR points (9.5 per game), compared with 136 for Dallas Goedert.
Where are Brenton Strange and Dallas Goedert being drafted?
Dallas Goedert has an ADP around pick 120 (round 11), while Brenton Strange goes closer to pick 162 (round 14).
Who is ranked higher, Brenton Strange or Dallas Goedert?
Expert consensus ranks Dallas Goedert (TE12) ahead of Brenton Strange (TE17) for 2026.
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