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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Ja'Marr Chase (15.7 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

WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

8.0 PPG15.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 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 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs Ja'Marr Chase: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Ja'Marr Chase posted 15.7 PPG across 16 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, Ja'Marr Chase in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ja'Marr Chase 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. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 131 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ja'Marr Chase's 16. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ja'Marr Chase scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 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 Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	15.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	251
Receptions	82	125
Rec/Game	4.8	7.8
Receiving Yards	777	1,412
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	88.3
Receiving TDs	3	8
Targets	106	185
Target Share/Game	6.2	11.6
Age	29	26
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ja'Marr Chase at 15.7 PPG, 7.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.7 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.