Dalton Schultz vs T.J. Hockenson
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 2.1 points of value over replacement (-70.6 vs -72.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take T.J. Hockenson first (ADP 157.0 vs 173.0). If the model is right, Dalton Schultz is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Dalton Schultz | T.J. Hockenson | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | HOU | MIN | |
| Overall rank | #165 | #167 | Schultz by 2 |
| Position rank | TE22 | TE23 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 102.1 | 100.0 | Schultz +2.1 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -70.6 | -72.7 | Schultz +2.1 |
| Market ADP | 173.0 | 157.0 | Schultz +16.0 cheaper |
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?
Dalton Schultz. He projects 102.1 fantasy points with -70.6 value over replacement, vs 100.0 points and -72.7 for T.J. Hockenson (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.