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Should I start Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Start Brenton Strange

Week 8 · Standard

Brenton Strange averaged 7.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 5.0 for Pat Freiermuth. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.

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