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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Harold Fannin Jr. and Dalton Schultz are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

8.0 PPG9.4 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Harold Fannin Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Harold Fannin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Dalton Schultz (8.0 PPG) and Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Dalton Schultz played 17 games for the Houston Texans; Harold Fannin Jr. suited up 16 times for the Cleveland Browns.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dalton Schultz had 82 catches for 777 yards; Harold Fannin Jr. posted 72 for 731. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dalton Schultz sits Week 8 while Harold Fannin Jr. is off Week 11. 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. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 8 years younger than Dalton Schultz (21 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	9.4
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	150
Receptions	82	72
Rec/Game	4.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	777	731
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	45.7
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	106	107
Target Share/Game	6.2	6.7
Age	29	21
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Harold Fannin Jr. at 9.4 PPG, 1.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Schultz or Harold Fannin Jr. a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Dalton Schultz by 1.4 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.