Dalton Schultz vs Hunter Henry
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 0.6 projected points (10.3 vs 9.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Dalton Schultz faces NYG, the 4th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Hunter Henry faces CHI, 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
The model takes Dalton Schultz: a clear but modest edge of 9.3 points of value over replacement (-29.2 vs -38.5).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Hunter Henry first (ADP 154.5 vs 176.6). If the model is right, Dalton Schultz is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Dalton Schultz carries an injury flag of Questionable (Quadriceps), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Dalton SchultzHOU | Hunter HenryNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | NYG | CHI | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 10.3 | 9.6 | Schultz +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #4 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 163.1 | 153.8 | Schultz +9.3 pts |
| Points per game | 9.6 | 9.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -29.2 | -38.5 | Schultz +9.3 |
| Overall rank | #108 | #117 | Schultz by 9 |
| Position rank | TE16 | TE17 | |
| Market ADP | 176.6 | 154.5 | Schultz +22.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Hunter Henry in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 0.6 projected points (10.3 vs 9.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Hunter Henry in 2026 fantasy football?
Dalton Schultz. He projects 163.1 fantasy points with -29.2 value over replacement, vs 153.8 points and -38.5 for Hunter Henry (TE, PPR).