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Dalton Schultz vs Kenneth Gainwell

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEHouston Texans
Dalton Schultz
PPG
8.0
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
777
Rec TDs
3
Targets
106
Bye
Week 14
RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

8.0 PPG10.9 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Dalton Schultz vs Kenneth Gainwell: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Kenneth Gainwell posted 10.9 PPG across 17 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 14, Kenneth Gainwell in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

10.9 PPG for Kenneth Gainwell versus 8.0 for Dalton Schultz in 2025. The baseline favors Kenneth Gainwell, 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 Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Gainwell has the edge at 10.9 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 Kenneth Gainwell average in 2025?

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Kenneth Gainwell (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.