Dalton Schultz vs Michael Mayer
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Dalton Schultz this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.2 projected points (9.4 vs 7.2).
Dalton Schultz faces CLE, the 5th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Michael Mayer faces SEA, the 27th-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 4.1 points of value over replacement (-30.3 vs -34.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Dalton SchultzHOU | Michael MayerLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | CLE | SEA | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 9.4 | 7.2 | Schultz +2.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #5 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 146.8 | 142.6 | Schultz +4.1 pts |
| Points per game | 8.6 | 8.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -30.3 | -34.5 | Schultz +4.1 |
| Overall rank | #108 | #114 | Schultz by 6 |
| Position rank | TE19 | TE22 | |
| Market ADP | 176.6 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 13 |
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Michael Mayer in Week 10?
Start Dalton Schultz this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.2 projected points (9.4 vs 7.2).
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Michael Mayer in 2026 fantasy football?
Dalton Schultz. He projects 146.8 fantasy points with -30.3 value over replacement, vs 142.6 points and -34.5 for Michael Mayer (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.