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Dalton Schultz vs Greg DulcichWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy play this season.

Dalton Schultz has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (8.0 to 5.5), and Dalton Schultz's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Greg Dulcich is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
777
Rec TDs
3
Targets
106
Bye
Week 8
TEMiami Dolphins#32
Greg Dulcich
PPG
5.5
Games
9
Rec
26
Rec Yds
335
Rec TDs
1
Targets
33
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dalton Schultz
Greg Dulcich

Head to Head

8.0 PPG5.5 PPG
17 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Greg Dulcich at 25%. That ranking gap means Dalton Schultz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Greg Dulcich: The Full Breakdown

Dalton Schultz and Greg Dulcich are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG across 17 games with the Houston Texans, while Greg Dulcich posted 5.5 PPG in 9 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives Dalton Schultz the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Greg Dulcich profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 26 catches). In weeks where Greg Dulcich finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dalton Schultz sits Week 8 while Greg Dulcich is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Greg Dulcich (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Dalton Schultz outscored Greg Dulcich by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. 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 Greg Dulcich: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDalton SchultzGreg Dulcich
PPG (Half-PPR)8.05.5
Games Played179
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13650
Receptions8226
Rec/Game4.82.9
Receiving Yards777335
Rec Yds/Game45.737.2
Receiving TDs31
Targets10633
Target Share/Game6.23.7
Age2926
Experience7 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

Summary

Dalton Schultz outscored Greg Dulcich by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (8.0 to 5.5). 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 Greg Dulcich in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Schultz has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich average in 2025?

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Greg Dulcich's bye weeks in 2026?

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Greg Dulcich (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Schultz or Greg Dulcich a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Dalton Schultz outscored Greg Dulcich by 2.5 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.

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