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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs J.K. DobbinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

J.K. Dobbins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

J.K. Dobbins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, J.K. Dobbins (11.0 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.

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

RBDenver Broncos#25PPG LEADER

J.K. Dobbins

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

772

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

J.K. Dobbins

Head to Head

8.0 PPG11.0 PPG

17 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). J.K. Dobbins: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #25 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs J.K. Dobbins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against J.K. Dobbins (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while J.K. Dobbins posted 11.0 PPG across 10 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, J.K. Dobbins in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

J.K. Dobbins 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. J.K. Dobbins (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•J.K. Dobbins outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to J.K. Dobbins's 10. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•J.K. Dobbins scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 J.K. Dobbins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	J.K. Dobbins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	11.0
Games Played	17	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	110
Rushing Yards	0	772
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	77.2
Rushing TDs	0	4
Receptions	82	11
Receiving Yards	777	37
Targets	106	14
Total TDs	3	4
Age	29	27
Experience	7 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

11.0 PPG for J.K. Dobbins versus 8.0 for Dalton Schultz in 2025. The baseline favors J.K. Dobbins, 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 J.K. Dobbins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, J.K. Dobbins has the edge at 11.0 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 J.K. Dobbins average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and J.K. Dobbins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and J.K. Dobbins (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.