Strange
TE · JAX vs IND
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points9.5pts
Dulcich
TE · MIA vs NE
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Ankle
Projected points7.8pts
if he plays · 80% to play
Lean
Bench
Brenton Strange or Greg Dulcich: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Lean Brenton Strange over Greg Dulcich.
- Ahead by
- +3.3pts
- over Dulcich
- Confidence
- Moderate
- Greg Dulcich may not play (about 80% to play)
- Started
- 58%
- of leagues
Flips if
An injury tag on Brenton Strange or a bigger role for Greg Dulcich.
Risk
Greg Dulcich was limited in practice (ankle): check the inactives, posted about 90 minutes before kickoff. Weather in Greg Dulcich's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff. As of Fri 2:00 PM ET
Highlights
StrangeLeanTE · JAX vs INDUsually 10.0−0.5pts this week
Helps him
- +1.3ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.38 touchdowns, above his usual 0.17.
- 28.3team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score 28.3 points, a high scoring spot.
- 14.9ceilingHis best weeks reach about 14.9 points.
Hurts him
- −1.7pts2 linesReceiving yards 37.5 (usual 46.5) and catches 3.5 (usual 4.3) both sit below his usual.
DulcichFirst outTE · MIA vs NEUsually 6.9+0.9pts this week
Helps him
- +1.3ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.21 touchdowns, above his usual 0.00.
- +0.5ptscatchesHis lines put him at 3.5 catches, above his usual 3.0.
Hurts him
- −0.6ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 30.0 receiving yards, below his usual 35.5.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionStrange: 9.5 (best)Dulcich: 7.8
TD pointsof the projectionStrange: 2.3 (best)Dulcich: 1.3
Expected TDsthis weekStrange: 0.38 (best)Dulcich: 0.21
Projected team pointsStrange: 28.3 (best)Dulcich: 18.0
Red zone targetsper gameStrange: 0.5Dulcich: 0.8 (best)
Role
Snap shareStrange: 79% (best)Dulcich: 66%
Usage worthptsStrange: 9.1 (best)Dulcich: 6.4
Target shareStrange: 19% (best)Dulcich: 14%
Targets / gameStrange: 5.5 (best)Dulcich: 3.7
Air yards shareStrange: 17% (best)Dulcich: 10%
Vacated targets this weekStrange: 0.0Dulcich: 0.0
RZ target shareStrange: 9%Dulcich: 36% (best)
Inside 10 target shareStrange: 9% (best)Dulcich: 0%
Catch rateStrange: 79%Dulcich: 82% (best)
SeparationStrange: 3.1 ydsDulcich: 3.3 yds (best)
YAC over expectedStrange: +0.4Dulcich: +0.4
Usage worth vs scoredStrange: Earned by usage 9.1Scored 10.0Dulcich: Earned by usage 6.4Scored 6.9
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsStrange: AboveDulcich: Below
WOPRStrange: 0.41 (best)Dulcich: 0.29
Range
FloorStrange: 6.1 (best)Dulcich: 4.0
CeilingStrange: 14.9 (best)Dulcich: 13.0
Points from TDssteadier when lowerStrange: 10%Dulcich: 0%
Big weeks (15+ pts)Strange: 14% (best)Dulcich: 0%
Dud weeks (under 5 pts)lower is betterStrange: 18% (best)Dulcich: 50%
SteadinessStrange: Very steady (best)±4.6 ptsDulcich: Up & down±5.2 pts · 6 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmStrange: B- (best)Dulcich: C-
Game scriptStrange: Expected to lead (best)Dulcich: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterStrange: 0.4 (best)Dulcich: 1.0
Defense funnelStrange: NeutralDulcich: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedStrange: 11th (average)Dulcich: 19th (average) (best)
Starting QBStrange: Lawrence (Active)Dulcich: Willis (Active)
Opp defender outStrange: Taylor-Britt (CB)Dulcich: None listed
WeatherStrange: No concernDulcich: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassStrange: OpenDulcich: Open
Rest / scheduleStrange: Off a byeDulcich: Normal
Opp paceStrange: 7th (fast) (best)Dulcich: 16th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameStrange: 0.723rd (soft)Dulcich: 0.9 (best)30th (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedStrange: 68%7th (tough)Dulcich: 70% (best)10th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgStrange: 13.2 (best)Dulcich: 7.8
Last 5 avgStrange: 9.9 (best)Dulcich: 7.5
vs seasonStrange: +3.3 (Rising) (best)Dulcich: +0.9 (Rising)
Yards per route runStrange: 2.08 (best)Dulcich: 2.05
Receiving aDOTStrange: 7.7Dulcich: 6.4
Target share trendStrange: CoolingDulcich: Rising
Crowd
Started in leaguesStrange: 58% (best)Dulcich: 37%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterStrange: TE13 (best)Dulcich: TE20
Yards linereceivingStrange: 37.5 (best)Dulcich: 30.0
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