Dalton Schultz · Dawson Knox · 2026 week 8

Dalton Schultz or Dawson Knox?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dalton Schultz or Dawson Knox? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Dalton SchultzDalton Schultz projects 5.2 PPR points clear of Dawson Knox in week 8, drawing LAC — the 23rd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Dalton Schultz START	@ LAC	8.5	23rd	7.6	46	healthy
Dawson Knox	vs BAL	3.3	16th	2.1	–	healthy

TEs vs LAC recently: AJ Barner 1.2 pts (W4) · Evan Engram 5.5 pts (W5) · Travis Kelce 5.3 pts (W6).

TEs vs BAL recently: Kyle Pitts Sr. 10.2 pts (W5) · Harold Fannin Jr. 0.9 pts (W6) · Drew Sample 8.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Dalton Schultz projects 5.2 points higher in PPR.
Dalton Schultz faces LAC, 23rd most generous to TEs.
Dawson Knox faces BAL, 16th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dalton Schultz carries the higher trade value — 46 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dalton Schultz gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.