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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Noah FantWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 3.6-PPG advantage is real (8.0 to 4.4), and Dalton Schultz's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Noah Fant 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

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

TECincinnati Bengals#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Noah Fant

Head to Head

8.0 PPG4.4 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Noah Fant at 20%. That ranking gap means Dalton Schultz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Noah Fant: The Full Breakdown

Dalton Schultz and Noah Fant are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG across 17 games with the Houston Texans, while Noah Fant posted 4.4 PPG in 13 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 3.6-PPG gap gives Dalton Schultz the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Noah Fant profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Noah Fant finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dalton Schultz sits Week 8 while Noah Fant is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Dalton Schultz at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Noah Fant 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. Noah Fant (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Schultz outscored Noah Fant by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Noah Fant: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Noah Fant
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	4.4
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	57
Receptions	82	34
Rec/Game	4.8	2.6
Receiving Yards	777	288
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	22.2
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	106	41
Target Share/Game	6.2	3.2
Age	29	28
Experience	7 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

Dalton Schultz outscored Noah Fant by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (8.0 to 4.4). 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 Noah Fant in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Schultz has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 Noah Fant average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Noah Fant's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Noah Fant (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Schultz or Noah Fant a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz outscored Noah Fant by 3.6 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.