Dalton Schultz · Oronde Gadsden · 2026 week 9

Dalton Schultz or Oronde Gadsden?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dalton Schultz or Oronde Gadsden? 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 3.9 PPR points clear of Oronde Gadsden 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	8.5	26th · tough	7.6	30	healthy
Oronde Gadsden	vs HOU	4.6	28th · tough	7.9	–	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 HOU recently: Daniel Bellinger 0.5 pts (W5) · Nate Boerkircher 6.8 pts (W6) · Thomas Fidone II 2.9 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Dalton Schultz projects 3.9 points higher in PPR.
Dalton Schultz faces LAC, 26th most generous to TEs.
Oronde Gadsden faces HOU, 28th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dalton Schultz carries the higher trade value — 30 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.