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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Evan EngramWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy play this season.

Dalton Schultz is the better play on a neutral week. 8.0 PPG with 777 yards gives a reliable baseline. Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dalton Schultz higher, but do not fade Evan Engram entirely.

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

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TEHouston Texans#18PPG LEADER

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Evan Engram

Head to Head

8.0 PPG4.9 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Evan Engram at 22%. That ranking gap means Dalton Schultz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Evan Engram: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Dalton Schultz and Evan Engram for your lineup, you are not alone. Dalton Schultz finished the 2025 season at 8.0 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Evan Engram averaged 4.9 for the Denver Broncos (16 games).

That 3.1-point weekly advantage for Dalton Schultz is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Evan Engram profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 50 catches). In weeks where Evan Engram finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Dalton Schultz is off Week 8 and Evan Engram Week 10. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Dalton Schultz is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Evan Engram is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Schultz outscored Evan Engram by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Evan Engram's 16. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dalton Schultz scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dalton Schultz saw 106 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Evan Engram: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Evan Engram
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	4.9
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	78
Receptions	82	50
Rec/Game	4.8	3.1
Receiving Yards	777	461
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	28.8
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	106	76
Target Share/Game	6.2	4.8
Age	29	31
Experience	7 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dalton Schultz at 8.0 PPG, 3.1 points per game above Evan Engram's 4.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Evan Engram in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Schultz has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Dalton Schultz and Evan Engram average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Evan Engram's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Schultz or Evan Engram a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz outscored Evan Engram by 3.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.