Dalton Schultz vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Dalton Schultz and T.J. Hockenson for your lineup, you are not alone. Dalton Schultz finished the 2025 season at 8.0 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 for the Minnesota Vikings (15 games).
That 2.2-point weekly advantage for Dalton Schultz is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while T.J. Hockenson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 51 catches). In weeks where T.J. Hockenson 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 14 while T.J. Hockenson 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.
