Dalton Schultz vs George Kittle
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
George Kittle- Higher projection: 169 vs 151 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 93 vs 151
- More points per game: 14.7 vs 10.5
Dalton Schultz and George Kittle are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. George Kittle holds the edge in expert consensus (TE9 to TE18). George Kittle typically comes off the board first, around pick 82 (round 7) to Dalton Schultz's pick 178. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: George Kittle at 169 PPR points (10.0 per game) versus Dalton Schultz at 151.
Last season Dalton Schultz carried the heavier workload (72% snap share, 106 touches to George Kittle's 70), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, George Kittle is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Schultz | Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 151 | 169 |
| Points / game | 10.5 | 14.7 |
| Games played | 17 | 11 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #151 | #93 |
| ADP | 178 | 82 |
| Positional rank | TE10 | TE13 |
| Snap share | 72% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 13 |
| Age | 30 | 32 |
| Bye week | 8 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Dalton Schultz or George Kittle.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dalton Schultz or George Kittle in 2026?
George Kittle is a clear call over Dalton Schultz for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Dalton Schultz or George Kittle?
George Kittle carries the higher 2026 projection at 169 PPR points (10.0 per game), compared with 151 for Dalton Schultz.
Where are Dalton Schultz and George Kittle being drafted?
George Kittle has an ADP around pick 82 (round 7), while Dalton Schultz goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Dalton Schultz or George Kittle?
Expert consensus ranks George Kittle (TE9) ahead of Dalton Schultz (TE18) for 2026.
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