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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Najee Harris (12.8 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.

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TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Najee Harris

Head to Head

8.0 PPG12.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) RB in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Najee Harris (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Najee Harris posted 12.8 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, Najee Harris in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Najee Harris is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dalton Schultz is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Najee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	12.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	218
Rushing Yards	0	1,010
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.4
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	82	30
Receiving Yards	777	225
Targets	106	0
Total TDs	3	7
Age	29	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 8.0 for Dalton Schultz in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, 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 Najee Harris in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.