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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

George Pickens is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Pickens is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, George Pickens (14.4 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

WRDallas Cowboys#6PPG LEADER

George Pickens

PPG

14.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,429

Rec TDs

Targets

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

George Pickens

Head to Head

8.0 PPG14.4 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). George Pickens: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #6 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs George Pickens: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against George Pickens (WR, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while George Pickens posted 14.4 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.

Dalton Schultz has his bye in Week 8, George Pickens in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Pickens 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 Pickens (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•George Pickens outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Pickens scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•George Pickens saw 137 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•George Pickens is 4 years younger than Dalton Schultz (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs George Pickens: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	George Pickens
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	14.4
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	245
Receptions	82	93
Rec/Game	4.8	5.5
Receiving Yards	777	1,429
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	84.1
Receiving TDs	3	9
Targets	106	137
Target Share/Game	6.2	8.1
Age	29	25
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Pickens at 14.4 PPG, 6.4 points per game above Dalton Schultz's 8.0. 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 George Pickens in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Pickens has the edge at 14.4 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 Pickens average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and George Pickens's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and George Pickens (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.