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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Dalton Schultz

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.0-PPG advantage is real (12.0 to 8.0), and Brock Bowers's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Dalton Schultz 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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TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Dalton Schultz

Head to Head

12.0 PPG8.0 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Dalton Schultz at 36%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Dalton Schultz: Who Should You Start?

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.0 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Dalton Schultz (Houston Texans) came in at 8.0 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Brock Bowers carries a 4.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Brock Bowers profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (7 scores on 64 catches). In weeks where Brock Bowers finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 8 while Dalton Schultz 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 Brock Bowers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Dalton Schultz is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brock Bowers scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
•Brock Bowers is 6 years younger than Dalton Schultz (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBowersSchultz

PPG (Half-PPR)12.08.0

Games Played1217

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)144136

Receptions6482

Rec/Game5.34.8

Receiving Yards680777

Rec Yds/Game56.745.7

Receiving TDs73

Targets86106

Target Share/Game7.26.2

Age2329

Experience1 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brock Bowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Dalton Schultz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 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 Brock Bowers and Dalton Schultz average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Dalton Schultz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brock Bowers or Dalton Schultz a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Dalton Schultz by 4.0 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.