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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown vs Dalton SchultzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, A.J. Brown (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dalton Schultz (8.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12PPG LEADER

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 10

TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

A.J. Brown

Dalton Schultz

Head to Head

12.1 PPG8.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

A.J. Brown vs Dalton Schultz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing A.J. Brown (WR, Philadelphia Eagles) against Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Dalton Schultz posted 8.0 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

A.J. Brown has his bye in Week 10, Dalton Schultz in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire A.J. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Dalton Schultz is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: A.J. Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•A.J. Brown outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to A.J. Brown's 15. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•A.J. Brown scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Dalton Schultz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	A.J. Brown	Dalton Schultz
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	8.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	136
Receptions	78	82
Rec/Game	5.2	4.8
Receiving Yards	1,003	777
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	45.7
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	121	106
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.2
Age	28	29
Experience	6 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

A.J. Brown outscored Dalton Schultz by 4.1 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 8.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Dalton Schultz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did A.J. Brown and Dalton Schultz average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Dalton Schultz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.