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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Schultz vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Stefon Diggs over Dalton Schultz in 2026.

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG in 2025 to Dalton Schultz's 8.0, a 1.9 point per game edge. Diggs's 85-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Stefon Diggs is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Dalton Schultz is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dalton Schultz (8.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEHouston Texans#18

Dalton Schultz

PPG

8.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 8

WRNew England Patriots#30PPG LEADER

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dalton Schultz

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

8.0 PPG9.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Dalton Schultz has his bye in Week 8, Stefon Diggs in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Dalton Schultz saw 106 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Schultz	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	9.9
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	168
Receptions	82	85
Rec/Game	4.8	5.0
Receiving Yards	777	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	59.6
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	106	102
Target Share/Game	6.2	6.0
Age	30	32
Experience	7 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Stefon Diggs outscored Dalton Schultz by 1.9 PPG in 2025 (9.9 to 8.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 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 Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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