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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trey McBride outscored Dalton Schultz by 6.9 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trey McBride is the clear pick. Dalton Schultz profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 6

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Trey McBride

Head to Head

8.0 PPG14.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Trey McBride put up 14.9 fantasy points per game for the Arizona Cardinals in 2025, while Dalton Schultz managed 8.0 across 17 games with the Houston Texans. A 6.9-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

The per-game difference of 6.9 points favors Trey McBride, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Dalton Schultz profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 82 catches). In weeks where Dalton Schultz finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dalton Schultz sits Week 6 while Trey McBride is off Week 8. 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

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dalton Schultz is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 117 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSchultzMcBride

PPG (Half-PPR)8.014.9

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136253

Receptions82126

Rec/Game4.87.4

Receiving Yards7771,239

Rec Yds/Game45.772.9

Receiving TDs311

Targets106169

Target Share/Game6.29.9

Age2926

Experience7 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 6Week 8

Summary

14.9 PPG for Trey McBride versus 8.0 for Dalton Schultz in 2025. The baseline favors Trey McBride, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Dalton Schultz and Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.9 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Dalton Schultz or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Dalton Schultz by 6.9 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.