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Dalton Schultz vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy play this season.

Dalton Schultz has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (8.0 to 5.1), and Dalton Schultz's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mason Taylor is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEHouston Texans#18PPG LEADER
Dalton Schultz
PPG
8.0
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
777
Rec TDs
3
Targets
106
Bye
Week 8
TENew York Jets#34
Mason Taylor
PPG
5.1
Games
13
Rec
44
Rec Yds
369
Rec TDs
1
Targets
65
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dalton Schultz
Mason Taylor

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8.0 PPG5.1 PPG
17 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Dalton Schultz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Dalton Schultz (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.0 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Mason Taylor (New York Jets) came in at 5.1 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Dalton Schultz carries a 2.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Mason Taylor profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 44 catches). In weeks where Mason Taylor finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.

Dalton Schultz has his bye in Week 8, and Mason Taylor rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Dalton Schultz outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. 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.
  • Mason Taylor is 7 years younger than Dalton Schultz (22 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDalton SchultzMason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)8.05.1
Games Played1713
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)13666
Receptions8244
Rec/Game4.83.4
Receiving Yards777369
Rec Yds/Game45.728.4
Receiving TDs31
Targets10665
Target Share/Game6.25.0
Age2922
Experience7 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dalton Schultz holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.0 points per game. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Schultz has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Mason Taylor's 5.1 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 Mason Taylor average in 2025?

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Schultz or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Dalton Schultz outscored Mason Taylor by 2.9 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.

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