Dalton Schultz · Noah Gray · 2026 week 8

Dalton Schultz or Noah Gray?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dalton Schultz or Noah Gray? 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 4.9 PPR points clear of Noah Gray 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
Noah Gray	@ DEN	3.6	11th	6.5	–	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 DEN recently: Hayden Rucci 6.7 pts (W5) · AJ Barner 1.6 pts (W6) · Trey McBride 17.1 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Dalton Schultz projects 4.9 points higher in PPR.
Dalton Schultz faces LAC, 23rd most generous to TEs.
Noah Gray faces DEN, 11th 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.