Brenton Strange vs Kenyon Sadiq
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Brenton Strange by 0.3 projected points (6.1 vs 5.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Brenton Strange faces PHI, the 23rd-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Kenyon Sadiq faces CLE, the 26th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Brenton Strange by 2.0 points of value over replacement (-72.5 vs -74.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Brenton Strange goes first at ADP 162.8 vs 168.5 for Kenyon Sadiq.
Health note: Kenyon Sadiq carries an injury flag of Out (Concussion), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Brenton StrangeJAX | Kenyon SadiqNYJ | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | PHI | CLE | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 6.1 | 5.8 | Strange +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 30) | #23 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 105.9 | 103.9 | Strange +2.0 pts |
| Points per game | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -72.5 | -74.5 | Strange +2.0 |
| Overall rank | #152 | #154 | Strange by 2 |
| Position rank | TE22 | TE23 | |
| Market ADP | 162.8 | 168.5 | Sadiq +5.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Brenton Strange or Kenyon Sadiq in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Brenton Strange by 0.3 projected points (6.1 vs 5.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Kenyon Sadiq in 2026 fantasy football?
Brenton Strange. He projects 105.9 fantasy points with -72.5 value over replacement, vs 103.9 points and -74.5 for Kenyon Sadiq (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.