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Big Cat Country fantasy football takes on Brenton Strange
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All Big Cat Country insights about Brenton Strange
NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
The Jaguars TE was flagged for a questionable holding call in Sunday's loss to Houston that negated a scoring opportunity. The penalty was followed by a Trevor Lawrence end-zone interception two plays later, exemplifying how Jacksonville's penalty issues are directly suppressing offensive production and fantasy scoring.NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026
Tight end had a scoring opportunity negated by a questionable holding call in Jacksonville's loss to the Texans; the penalty disrupted a red-zone possession that ended in a Trevor Lawrence end-zone interception two plays later, illustrating how Jacksonville's penalty issues have cost them touchdowns.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Tight end Brenton Strange has recorded a 20+ yard reception in four consecutive games, the longest active streak among NFL tight ends through Week 6.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Holding penalty wiped out a Jaguars touchdown; costly self-inflicted mistake that resulted in Jacksonville coming away empty-handed from a promising possession in which they had already moved into scoring territory.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Tight end Brenton Strange caught 7 passes for 68 yards (9.7 avg) on 8 targets with one drop. He was a consistent target for Trevor Lawrence but did not find the end zone.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Brenton Strange posted a new career-high 95 receiving yards on Sunday against Cincinnati, marking a significant uptick in offensive involvement for the tight end.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Strange led the pass catchers with 95 yards on seven catches, including a catch that set up Chris Rodriguez's touchdown and another that extended Jacksonville's final drive to eat up clock.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Strange became a major part of Jacksonville's passing attack in the win over Cincinnati, with a 23-yard reception on third-and-18 that was one of the early highlights of the game. He finished as one of Lawrence's most productive targets. The source notes that Strange is becoming an increasingly important piece of the offense, with nine receptions of 20-plus yards in his last 11 games, tied for second-most among NFL tight ends since Week 12 of 2025.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Brenton Strange led the Jaguars in receiving at halftime with 49 yards on three catches (16.3 YPR) and finished the game with 7 catches for 95 yards on 8 targets (13.6 avg), earning game ball honors on offense and demonstrating consistent target volume and efficiency as a primary receiving option.PositiveMatchupOct 3, 2026
Gus Logue identifies Brenton Strange as an X-factor, noting he was in the middle of what looked like a great game last week before a pass bounced off his gloves into a defender's lap for an interception. Expect the Jaguars to go back to the well, especially against Cincinnati's defense. Cincinnati has the worst linebacker duo in the league, and their starting safeties may miss Sunday's game due to injuries. The way to attack the Bengals is over the middle, and Strange should have his best game of the season to date.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Tight end is one of Jacksonville's four legitimate receiving threats across multiple positions; the source notes that Jacksonville's receiving room featuring Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., Josh Cameron, and Brenton Strange has every reason to view Sunday's matchup as a genuine opportunity to impose their identity against Cincinnati's cornerback group operating well below full strength following multiple Bengals defensive injuries.NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026
Strange was featured in Jacksonville's offensive attack with a 23-yard catch in a nine-play, 62-yard touchdown drive in the first half. However, he also had a pass deflected/dropped that was intercepted by New England cornerback Marcus Jones, resulting in a turnover in Jacksonville's own end of the field.PositiveProjectionSep 26, 2026
Strange is due for increased target volume after a slow start; the source notes he was 11-1 with the Jaguars last season as a pillar of Liam Coen's offense and secured a long-term extension in the offseason. Through two games in 2026, he has 4 catches (5 targets) for 40 yards and 1 TD, yielding a 9.6% target share versus his 16% target share when healthy last season. The source expects regression correction and tape-study reinforcement of Strange's value, especially in short-area passing concepts if New England's interior pass rush disrupts Trevor Lawrence. Prediction: Strange matches his current 2026 receiving stats (4 catches, 40 yards, 1 TD). FanDuel odds: +300 TD, 27.5 receiving yards over/under.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Strange caught 100% of his targets but received just two combined attempts (along with Jakobi Meyers' one attempt) in a game where Jacksonville's offense struggled to score 21 points. The source notes this limited usage as part of the offensive struggles, suggesting underutilization of available weapons.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Strange caught 100% of his targets but received just two combined attempts with Jakobi Meyers (three combined attempts total); the source notes the tight end depth did not seem prevalent enough after halftime in Jacksonville's offensive struggles.PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026
Brenton Strange caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter as part of Jacksonville's balanced offensive attack. The source highlights that Lawrence spread the ball around beautifully and Strange made significant contributions to the Jaguars' offensive performance in the dominant win.PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026
Strange capped a 44-yard drive with a 14-yard touchdown reception from Trevor Lawrence, scoring just five plays into the drive and demonstrating offensive involvement in the Jaguars' dominant Week 1 performance.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
With Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers unavailable for team drills, Brenton Strange served as the offense's top target on Wednesday and caught all 4 of his short-area targets, demonstrating reliable target access in the absence of top receivers.PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
With the receiver room shorthanded, Strange was equally sharp, bringing in a difficult back-shoulder throw from Lawrence down the sideline for 40 yards and adding two more catches in traffic for first downs in a later period. The tight end room has been one of the more consistent units throughout the multiple offseason joint practices.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Strange was the target on Lawrence's first redzone touchdown, using physicality to separate from coverage. The tight end "used his physicality to shake off a defensive back and pop wide open" against former teammate Devin Lloyd, demonstrating the kind of contested-catch ability and physical dominance that translates to redzone scoring opportunities.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
The source notes that while there are other late-round tight ends with more upside than Brenton Strange (ADP: 145), Strange has a sturdy floor and sneaky ceiling worth chasing in deeper fantasy formats.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Caught a pass from Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd in coverage during joint practice, contributing to the Jaguars' offensive success against a legitimate NFL defense.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Brenton Strange is established as Jacksonville's productive TE1, anchoring the tight end room as the Jaguars add complementary pass-catchers like Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol to support potential expansion into 12 and 13 personnel packages under offensive coordinator Coen.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Strange is the top tight end in Jacksonville's 11 personnel package, but his 2025 season was disrupted by injured reserve placement and missed time. Head coach Liam Coen's strategy is to reduce Strange's blocking burden—particularly against elite pass rushers like Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen—by deploying Nate Boerkircher as a complementary blocker. This allows Strange to split out or match up on linebackers and safeties, positioning him as a receiving advantage while mitigating the wear and tear that contributed to his injury history.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Received votes in ESPN's seventh-annual top-10 positional rankings sourced from anonymous survey of league executives, coaches, and scouts, but did not crack the top-10 list.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
TE Brenton Strange is locked in as Jacksonville's TE1 following a three-year, $48 million extension and is priced at pick 149 (TE20, round 13). He posted career highs in 2025 with 46 catches, 540 yards, and 3 TDs in 12 games, finishing weeks 12-18 on a TE8 pace. The concern is a thin but real one: rookies Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol joining the TE room in a multi-tight end offense could redirect red zone touches, making the difference between a weekly must-start and a borderline streamer. However, Strange's TE20 value makes him an obvious round 13 buy-low candidate for his potential upside.