Dalton Schultz · Eli Stowers · 2026 week 9

Dalton Schultz or Eli Stowers?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dalton Schultz or Eli Stowers? 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 7.6 PPR points clear of Eli Stowers in week 9, drawing LAC — the 26th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Dalton Schultz START	@ LAC	8.6	26th · tough	7.6	45	healthy
Eli Stowers	vs NYG	1.0	22nd	8.3	–	healthy

TEs vs LAC recently: Evan Engram 5.5 pts (W5) · Travis Kelce 5.3 pts (W6) · Tyler Higbee 1.4 pts (W8).

TEs vs NYG recently: Chig Okonkwo 6 pts (W5) · Oscar Delp 2 pts (W6) · Dalton Schultz 4.5 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Dalton Schultz projects 7.6 points higher in PPR.
Dalton Schultz faces LAC, 26th most generous to TEs.
Eli Stowers faces NYG, 22nd most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dalton Schultz carries the higher trade value — 45 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.