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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle 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

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

George Kittle is the better play on a neutral week. 12.1 PPG with 625 yards gives a reliable baseline. Dalton Schultz at 8.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft George Kittle higher, but do not fade Dalton Schultz entirely.

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

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TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

George Kittle

Head to Head

8.0 PPG12.1 PPG

17 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and George Kittle at 55%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Dalton Schultz and George Kittle is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans tight end put up 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 12.1 in 11. A 4.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.1 points favors George Kittle, 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 George Kittle profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (7 scores on 57 catches). In weeks where George Kittle finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Kittle is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dalton Schultz 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. George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle 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 George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	12.1
Games Played	17	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	133
Receptions	82	57
Rec/Game	4.8	5.2
Receiving Yards	777	628
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	57.1
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	106	69
Target Share/Game	6.2	6.3
Age	29	32
Experience	7 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

12.1 PPG for George Kittle versus 8.0 for Dalton Schultz in 2025. The baseline favors George Kittle, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle 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 Dalton Schultz and George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

Do Dalton Schultz and George Kittle share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dalton Schultz and George Kittle share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Dalton Schultz or George Kittle a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Dalton Schultz by 4.1 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.