Kyle Pitts vs Brenton Strange
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Kyle Pitts this week: Brenton Strange is on bye in Week 7.
Kyle Pitts gets SF, the 18th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week, projecting 10.0 points.
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 Kyle Pitts by 2.4 points of value over replacement (-22.7 vs -25.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Kyle Pitts goes first at ADP 80.8 vs 162.8 for Brenton Strange.
| Kyle PittsATL | Brenton StrangeJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | SF | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 10.0 | 0.0 | Pitts +10.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #18 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 169.6 | 167.2 | Pitts +2.4 pts |
| Points per game | 10.0 | 9.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -22.7 | -25.1 | Pitts +2.4 |
| Overall rank | #97 | #101 | Pitts by 4 |
| Position rank | TE10 | TE12 | |
| Market ADP | 80.8 | 162.8 | Strange +82.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
Should I start Kyle Pitts or Brenton Strange in Week 7?
Start Kyle Pitts this week: Brenton Strange is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Kyle Pitts or Brenton Strange in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyle Pitts. He projects 169.6 fantasy points with -22.7 value over replacement, vs 167.2 points and -25.1 for Brenton Strange (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.