Tucker Kraft vs Brenton Strange
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Tucker Kraft this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (11.4 vs 9.9).
Tucker Kraft faces DAL, the 6th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Brenton Strange faces HOU, the 14th-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 Tucker Kraft: a clear but modest edge of 14.7 points of value over replacement (-11.0 vs -25.7).
The draft market agrees: Tucker Kraft goes first at ADP 105.7 vs 162.8 for Brenton Strange.
| Tucker KraftGNB | Brenton StrangeJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | DAL | HOU | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 11.4 | 9.9 | Kraft +1.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #6 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 181.7 | 167.1 | Kraft +14.7 pts |
| Points per game | 10.7 | 9.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -11.0 | -25.7 | Kraft +14.7 |
| Overall rank | #87 | #106 | Kraft by 19 |
| Position rank | TE10 | TE13 | |
| Market ADP | 105.7 | 162.8 | Strange +57.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
Should I start Tucker Kraft or Brenton Strange in Week 6?
Start Tucker Kraft this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (11.4 vs 9.9).
Should I draft Tucker Kraft or Brenton Strange in 2026 fantasy football?
Tucker Kraft. He projects 181.7 fantasy points with -11.0 value over replacement, vs 167.1 points and -25.7 for Brenton Strange (TE, PPR).