Dalton Schultz vs Dawson Knox: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Dalton Schultz and Dawson Knox is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans tight end put up 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills averaged 5.0 in 17. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Dalton Schultz, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Dawson Knox profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 36 catches). In weeks where Dawson Knox finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Dalton Schultz is off Week 14 and Dawson Knox Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
