Dalton Schultz vs Brenton Strange
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 0.5 projected points (7.3 vs 6.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Dalton Schultz faces IND, the 8th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Brenton Strange faces NE, the 11th-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 4.5 points of value over replacement (-64.4 vs -68.9), 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 3 opponent | IND | NE | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.3 | 6.8 | Schultz +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #8 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 114.0 | 109.6 | Schultz +4.5 pts |
| Points per game | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -64.4 | -68.9 | Schultz +4.5 |
| Overall rank | #141 | #148 | Schultz by 7 |
| 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 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 0.5 projected points (7.3 vs 6.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Brenton Strange in 2026 fantasy football?
Dalton Schultz. He projects 114.0 fantasy points with -64.4 value over replacement, vs 109.6 points and -68.9 for Brenton Strange (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.