Dalton Schultz vs Brenton Strange
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 0.6 projected points (9.4 vs 8.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Dalton Schultz faces CLE, the 5th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Brenton Strange faces TEN, the 7th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 3.4 points of value over replacement (-30.3 vs -33.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Brenton Strange first (ADP 162.8 vs 176.6). If the model is right, Dalton Schultz is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Dalton SchultzHOU | Brenton StrangeJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | CLE | TEN | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 9.4 | 8.8 | Schultz +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #5 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 146.8 | 143.4 | Schultz +3.4 pts |
| Points per game | 8.6 | 8.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -30.3 | -33.8 | Schultz +3.4 |
| Overall rank | #108 | #113 | Schultz by 5 |
| Position rank | TE19 | TE21 | |
| Market ADP | 176.6 | 162.8 | Schultz +13.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Brenton Strange in Week 10?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 0.6 projected points (9.4 vs 8.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Brenton Strange in 2026 fantasy football?
Dalton Schultz. He projects 146.8 fantasy points with -30.3 value over replacement, vs 143.4 points and -33.8 for Brenton Strange (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.