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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Oronde Gadsden IIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Dalton Schultz edges Oronde Gadsden II by 0.9 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Dalton Schultz goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

TELos Angeles Chargers#23

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

8.0 PPG7.1 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Oronde Gadsden II at 32%. That ranking gap means Dalton Schultz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

Dalton Schultz (8.0 PPG) and Oronde Gadsden II (7.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Dalton Schultz played 17 games for the Houston Texans; Oronde Gadsden II suited up 15 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 0.9-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Oronde Gadsden II profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 49 catches). In weeks where Oronde Gadsden II 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 Oronde Gadsden II is off Week 7. 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

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. Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Schultz outscored Oronde Gadsden II by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 15. 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.
•Oronde Gadsden II is 7 years younger than Dalton Schultz (22 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Oronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	7.1
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	107
Receptions	82	49
Rec/Game	4.8	3.3
Receiving Yards	777	664
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	44.3
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	106	69
Target Share/Game	6.2	4.6
Age	29	22
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

Dalton Schultz outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 0.9 PPG in 2025 (8.0 to 7.1). 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 Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Schultz has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 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 Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Schultz or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 0.9 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.