Brenton Strange · Drew Sample · 2026 week 3

Brenton Strange or Drew Sample?

Wondering who you should start this week — Brenton Strange or Drew Sample? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Brenton StrangeBrenton Strange projects 5.8 PPR points clear of Drew Sample in week 3, drawing NE — the 29th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brenton Strange START vs NE 9.1 29th · tough 7 121 healthy
Drew Sample @ PIT 3.3 18th 4.9 – healthy

TEs vs NE recently: AJ Barner 1.3 pts (W1) · Pat Freiermuth 3.4 pts (W2).

TEs vs PIT recently: Hunter Henry 4 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brenton Strange carries the higher trade value — 121 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brenton Strange gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.