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How Brenton Strange could emerge as a sleeper TE in drafts | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Yahoo Fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don look at the improved Jacksonville offense and if the third-year tight end could see a surge in fantasy value. Hear the full conversation on the 'Yahoo Fantasy Forecast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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