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Dalton Schultz vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kyren Williams (14.4 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
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
777
Rec TDs
3
Targets
106
Bye
Week 8
RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER
Kyren Williams
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dalton Schultz
Kyren Williams

Head to Head

8.0 PPG14.4 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Kyren Williams posted 14.4 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 8, Kyren Williams in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Dalton Schultz is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Kyren Williams outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 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.
  • Kyren Williams is 4 years younger than Dalton Schultz (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDalton SchultzKyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)8.014.4
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136245
Rushing Yards01,252
Rush Yds/Game0.073.6
Rushing TDs010
Receptions8236
Receiving Yards777281
Targets10650
Total TDs313
Age2925
Experience7 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 11

Summary

Kyren Williams outscored Dalton Schultz by 6.4 PPG in 2025 (14.4 to 8.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 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 Kyren Williams average in 2025?

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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