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Brenton Strange or Austin Ekeler

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange

TE • Jacksonville Jaguars JAC
Austin Ekeler

Austin Ekeler

RB • Washington Commanders WAS
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Strange over Ekeler

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Strange ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.73
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.23 50.45 0.08 10.73
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Outlook Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange vs. Colts: High-Floor TE Option in Favorable Home Matchup

Brenton Strange operates as Jacksonville's clear top tight end and a primary target in the intermediate passing game. Over his last three games, Strange has seen reliable volume with at least seven targets in each, including five grabs for 44 yards in his last outing. With wideout Jakobi Meyers questionable with a hamstring injury, Trevor Lawrence will likely keep relying on Strange against an Indianapolis defense riding a three-game skid.

Now rostered in 77% of leagues, Strange offers dependable lineup value. Our weekly projections anticipate around 5 catches for 57 yards on roughly 7 targets (12.4 fantasy points). Playing as heavy home favorites, Strange boasts a steady PPR floor and fringe TE1 upside, making him a strong start across standard formats.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Ekeler over Strange

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Ekeler ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5.72
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.54 18.28 0.05 1.42 11.5 0 5.72
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Outlook Austin Ekeler

Austin Ekeler vs. Rams — Depth role in a banged-up Washington backfield

Ekeler has completed a remarkable comeback from an Achilles injury, carving out a rotational role behind Rachaad White while Jacory Croskey-Merritt is sidelined on injured reserve. After logging eight carries for 36 yards in his last outing, the veteran continues to see limited touches in Washington's committee backfield.

In a projected high-scoring matchup against the Rams, our weekly projection forecasts about 18 rushing yards and one to two receptions for 5.7 fantasy points. Roster sentiment remains low with just a 4% ownership rate, leaving him as a bench option in standard leagues.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
Latest News Austin Ekeler
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Performance Brenton Strange
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
25527.5460
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
25527.5460
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Austin Ekeler
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
8364.50000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
8364.50000
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Brenton Strange
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Austin Ekeler
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
4 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Brenton Strange
OWN
74%
+0.4 compared to last week
START
31%
-4.49 compared to last week
OWN/START Austin Ekeler
OWN
 
4%
+1.63 compared to last week
START
 
0%
-0.29 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Brenton Strange
11th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Austin Ekeler
45th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Brenton Strange

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 11th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 39.40 total points (5.63 avg).
  • Currently 45 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 16th among TE.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 18th among TE.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 334 and 11.93 YPC and is currently ranked 11th among TE.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 45th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +8, Rec Yards: +130 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 675, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Austin Ekeler

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 45th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 76th with 11.70 total points (2.93 avg).
  • Currently 150.1 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to him now for a discount.
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 73rd among RB.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 77th among RB.
  • Ranked 121st in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 67 (16.75 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 75th among RB.
  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 84th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +24, Rush AVG: +1.1 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: -1, Rec Yards: -8 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Brenton Strange

No Injury Reported

Injury Austin Ekeler

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Brenton Strange

Week 9
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Baltimore Ravens

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.38344.63841702.65
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 27th with 30.00 total points (3.75 avg).
  • Currently 48 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 822 (102.75 per game).
  • Ranked 25th in pass defense with 1935 (241.88 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.38 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +72.73, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -1, INTs: +2, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.12,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.9, YDS/G: 376.8
Matchups Austin Ekeler

Week 9
Washington Commanders VS Los Angeles Rams

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.00310.25871204.09
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 5th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 37.00 total points (4.63 avg).
  • Currently 41 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 310.25 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in rush defense with 874 (109.25 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1608 (201.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 7 (0.88 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.00 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 25th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +73.25, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: -39, INTs: +1, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +4.7,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 21.6, YDS/G: 348
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Brenton Strange
13.77
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Austin Ekeler
0.72
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Brenton Strange
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 JAC 5 9 5 35 7.0 1 0 0 0 0
2024 JAC 14 53 40 411 10.3 2 0 0 0 0
2025 JAC 13 65 51 633 12.4 3 0 0 0 0
2026 JAC 7 35 28 334 11.9 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 85 68 811 11.9 2 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 42 32 360 11.2 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 40 167 126 1422 11.3 7 0 0 0 0
Career Austin Ekeler
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2017 LAC 13 47 260 5.5 2 35 27 279 10.3 3
2018 LAC 14 106 554 5.2 3 53 39 404 10.4 3
2019 LAC 16 132 557 4.2 3 108 92 993 10.8 8
2020 LAC 10 116 530 4.6 1 65 54 403 7.5 2
2021 LAC 16 206 911 4.4 12 94 70 647 9.2 8
2022 LAC 16 204 915 4.5 13 128 107 722 6.7 5
2023 LAC 14 179 628 3.5 5 74 51 436 8.5 1
2024 WAS 12 77 367 4.8 4 41 35 366 10.5 0
2025 WAS 2 14 43 3.1 0 7 5 38 7.6 0
2026 WAS 4 16 67 4.2 0 5 4 30 7.5 0
ON PACE 10 39 163 4.2 0 12 10 73 7.5 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 97 376 3.9 3 46 34 308 9.0 0
Totals 122 1132 4956 4.4 45 629 498 4410 8.9 30
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