Dalton Schultz · T.J. Hockenson · 2026 week 2

Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson? 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 1.6 PPR points clear of T.J. Hockenson in week 2, drawing CIN — the 28th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Dalton Schultz START vs CIN 10.7 28th · tough 7.5 353 healthy
T.J. Hockenson @ CHI 9.1 20th 13.6 322 healthy

TEs vs CIN recently: Cade Otton 2.6 pts (W1).

TEs vs CHI recently: Darren Waller 2.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dalton Schultz carries the higher trade value — 353 against 322 (a 9% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dalton Schultz gets the most. Momentum: Dalton Schultz +170 and T.J. Hockenson +140 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.