Dalton Schultz · Terrance Ferguson · 2026 week 9

Dalton Schultz or Terrance Ferguson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dalton Schultz or Terrance Ferguson? 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 PPR points clear of Terrance Ferguson 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
Terrance Ferguson	@ WAS	5.6	2nd · soft	9.6	23	IR

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

TEs vs WAS recently: Isaiah Likely 21.4 pts (W5) · George Kittle 12.9 pts (W6) · Eli Stowers 5.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Dalton Schultz projects 3 points higher in PPR.
Dalton Schultz faces LAC, 26th most generous to TEs.
Terrance Ferguson faces WAS, 2nd most generous to TEs.
Terrance Ferguson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dalton Schultz carries the higher trade value — 45 against 23 (a 49% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dalton Schultz gets the most. Momentum: Dalton Schultz -351 and Terrance Ferguson +23 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.