Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Dalton Schultz
  • Rest of season: Dalton Schultz4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Dalton SchultzT.J. Hockenson
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Dalton Schultz ahead · 0 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead
TE15#12–#20edgeTE21#19–#24
Week 3TE8#5–#9edgeTE24#20–#25
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.6edge8.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #152 overall5 #182 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+10 ranks · +35 val-3 ranks · -8 val
Rostered41%46%
Bye86
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?
Dalton Schultz. This week's consensus has Dalton Schultz at TE8 (range #5–#9) and T.J. Hockenson at TE24 (range #20–#25). Projections: 9.6 vs 8.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?
Dalton Schultz. Rest-of-season consensus: Dalton Schultz TE15 (range #12–#20) vs T.J. Hockenson TE21 (range #19–#24). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dalton Schultz ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dalton Schultz for T.J. Hockenson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dalton Schultz is ranked #152 overall and T.J. Hockenson #182, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.