Head to head · TE · 2026

Dalton Schultz vs Zach Ertz

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.

The model's pick
Dalton Schultz

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Schultz by 1.4 points of value over replacement (-53.2 vs -54.6) — 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.

Health note: Zach Ertz carries an injury flag — Questionable (Knee - ACL) — which is already reflected in his projection.

Dalton Schultz Zach Ertz
Team HOU WAS
Overall rank #141 #142
Position rank TE17 TE18
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 119.5 118.1
Value over replacement (VBD) -53.2 -54.6
Market ADP
Injury flag Questionable

Should I draft Dalton Schultz or Zach Ertz in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Schultz. He projects 119.5 fantasy points with -53.2 value over replacement, vs 118.1 points and -54.6 for Zach Ertz (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.