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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz or Drake LondonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Drake London over Dalton Schultz in 2026.

Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 to Dalton Schultz's 8.0, a 6.0 point per game edge. London posted that edge in only 12 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Drake London is Tier 2 among wide receivers, Dalton Schultz is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Drake London (14.0 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Drake London

Head to Head

8.0 PPG14.0 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Drake London posted 14.0 PPG across 12 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.

Dalton Schultz has his bye in Week 8, Drake London in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London 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: Dalton Schultz (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Drake London (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Drake London is 5 years younger than Dalton Schultz (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	14.0
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	168
Receptions	82	68
Rec/Game	4.8	5.7
Receiving Yards	777	919
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	76.6
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	106	112
Target Share/Game	6.2	9.3
Age	30	25
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Drake London outscored Dalton Schultz by 6.0 PPG in 2025 (14.0 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 Dalton Schultz or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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.

Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Drake London in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Drake London's 14.0 fantasy points per game against Dalton Schultz's 8.0 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Dalton Schultz and Drake London average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.