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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Juwan Johnson and Dalton Schultz are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-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

TENew Orleans Saints#17PPG LEADER

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

8.0 PPG8.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dalton Schultz vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Dalton Schultz (8.0 PPG) and Juwan Johnson (8.3 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; Juwan Johnson suited up 17 times for the New Orleans Saints.

A 0.3-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; Juwan Johnson posted 77 for 889. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Juwan Johnson outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	8.3
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	141
Receptions	82	77
Rec/Game	4.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	777	889
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	52.3
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	106	102
Target Share/Game	6.2	6.0
Age	29	29
Experience	7 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Juwan Johnson at 8.3 PPG, 0.3 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 Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Juwan Johnson has the edge at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

Do Dalton Schultz and Juwan Johnson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dalton Schultz and Juwan Johnson share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored Dalton Schultz by 0.3 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.