Juwan Johnson vs Brenton Strange
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Juwan Johnson by 0.9 projected points (7.4 vs 6.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Juwan Johnson faces NYG, the 12th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Brenton Strange faces HOU, the 13th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Juwan Johnson, and it isn't close: 15.0 points of value over replacement separate them (-53.8 vs -68.9).
The draft market agrees: Juwan Johnson goes first at ADP 154.5 vs 162.8 for Brenton Strange.
| Juwan JohnsonNOR | Brenton StrangeJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NYG | HOU | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 7.4 | 6.5 | Johnson +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #12 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 124.6 | 109.6 | Johnson +15.0 pts |
| Points per game | 7.3 | 6.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -53.8 | -68.9 | Johnson +15.0 |
| Overall rank | #132 | #147 | Johnson by 15 |
| Position rank | TE17 | TE20 | |
| Market ADP | 154.5 | 162.8 | Strange +8.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Should I start Juwan Johnson or Brenton Strange in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Juwan Johnson by 0.9 projected points (7.4 vs 6.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Juwan Johnson or Brenton Strange in 2026 fantasy football?
Juwan Johnson. He projects 124.6 fantasy points with -53.8 value over replacement, vs 109.6 points and -68.9 for Brenton Strange (TE, PPR).