Download DraftCall for Free

Head to Head

Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz or Malik NabersWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Malik Nabers over Dalton Schultz in 2026.

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 to Dalton Schultz's 8.0, a 4.0 point per game edge. Nabers posted that edge in only 4 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Malik Nabers is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Dalton Schultz is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Malik Nabers (12.0 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.

Download the App

Track Dalton Schultz and Malik Nabers live in the DraftCall app.

App Store Google Play

TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Malik Nabers

Head to Head

8.0 PPG12.0 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Malik Nabers posted 12.0 PPG across 4 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Malik Nabers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver 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 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Malik Nabers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Malik Nabers is 7 years younger than Dalton Schultz (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Malik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	12.0
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	48
Receptions	82	18
Rec/Game	4.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	777	271
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	67.8
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	106	35
Target Share/Game	6.2	8.8
Age	30	23
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Malik Nabers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Dalton Schultz vs Malik Nabers

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

App Store Google Play What you get →

Free on the App Store and Google Play. $2.99/month premium.

Inside the app

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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.

Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Malik Nabers in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Malik Nabers's 12.0 fantasy points per game against Dalton Schultz's 8.0 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Dalton Schultz and Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

Do Dalton Schultz and Malik Nabers share a bye week?▾

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