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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Tucker Kraft

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 492 yards gives a reliable baseline. Dalton Schultz at 8.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tucker Kraft higher, but do not fade Dalton Schultz entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEHouston Texans#18
Dalton Schultz
PPG
8.0
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
777
Rec TDs
3
Targets
106
Bye
Week 6
TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER
Tucker Kraft
PPG
12.6
Games
8
Rec
32
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
6
Targets
44
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dalton Schultz
Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

8.0 PPG12.6 PPG
17 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Schultz is producing at 36% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Schultz vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Dalton Schultz and Tucker Kraft for your lineup, you are not alone. Dalton Schultz finished the 2025 season at 8.0 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 for the Green Bay Packers (8 games).

That 4.6-point weekly advantage for Tucker Kraft 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 Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.

Dalton Schultz has his bye in Week 6, and Tucker Kraft rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tucker Kraft 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tucker Kraft outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 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.
  • Tucker Kraft is 4 years younger than Dalton Schultz (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatSchultzKraft
PPG (Half-PPR)8.012.6
Games Played178
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136101
Receptions8232
Rec/Game4.84.0
Receiving Yards777489
Rec Yds/Game45.761.1
Receiving TDs36
Targets10644
Target Share/Game6.25.5
Age2925
Experience7 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tucker Kraft at 12.6 PPG, 4.6 points per game above Dalton Schultz's 8.0. 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 Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 6, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Schultz or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Tucker Kraft outscored Dalton Schultz by 4.6 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.

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