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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Schultz is the better fantasy play this season.

Dalton Schultz is the better play on a neutral week. 8.0 PPG with 777 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dalton Schultz higher, but do not fade Tyler Higbee entirely.

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 Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

8.0 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Dalton Schultz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Dalton Schultz and Tyler Higbee for your lineup, you are not alone. Dalton Schultz finished the 2025 season at 8.0 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 for the Los Angeles Rams (9 games).

That 1.5-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 Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee 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 Tyler Higbee is off Week 11. 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. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Schultz outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. 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.
•Dalton Schultz is 4 years younger than Tyler Higbee (29 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	59
Receptions	82	25
Rec/Game	4.8	2.8
Receiving Yards	777	281
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	31.2
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	106	36
Target Share/Game	6.2	4.0
Age	29	33
Experience	7 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dalton Schultz at 8.0 PPG, 1.5 points per game above Tyler Higbee's 6.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Schultz has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Schultz or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Schultz outscored Tyler Higbee by 1.5 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.