Brenton Strange vs Jake Ferguson
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
Jake Ferguson- Experts agree: consensus rank 125 vs 150
- More points per game: 11.1 vs 9.8
- More opportunity: 67% snap share, 23 red-zone touches
Brenton Strange carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Brenton Strange and Jake Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Jake Ferguson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE14 to TE17). Jake Ferguson typically comes off the board first, around pick 98 (round 9) to Brenton Strange's pick 162. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Brenton Strange at 161 PPR points (9.5 per game) versus Jake Ferguson at 160.
Last season Jake Ferguson carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 103 touches to Brenton Strange's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jake Ferguson 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 | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 161 | 160 |
| Points / game | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Games played | 12 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #150 | #125 |
| ADP | 162 | 98 |
| Positional rank | TE22 | TE5 |
| Snap share | 76% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 23 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Bye week | 7 | 14 |
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 Jake Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson in 2026?
Jake Ferguson 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 Jake Ferguson?
Brenton Strange carries the higher 2026 projection at 161 PPR points (9.5 per game), compared with 160 for Jake Ferguson.
Where are Brenton Strange and Jake Ferguson being drafted?
Jake Ferguson has an ADP around pick 98 (round 9), while Brenton Strange goes closer to pick 162 (round 14).
Who is ranked higher, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Jake Ferguson (TE14) ahead of Brenton Strange (TE17) for 2026.
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.