Dalton Schultz or Parker Washington: Who Should You Start?
2026 Week 2 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Schultz has the safer setup, but Washington brings the stronger PPR ceiling
Schultz brings the steadier setup: Houston's stronger scoring outlook and his confirmed lead receiving role give his tight-end floor real support (SI/Texans On SI 2026-09-14). Washington counters with the more explosive PPR path, as a starting, slot-capable receiver can turn heavy involvement into a useful ceiling even in a tougher road script. The projection gap matters more in this TE-versus-WR comparison than it would between quarterbacks, but Schultz's role and game environment offset Washington's volume upside, leaving no clear winner.
What flips it: A confirmed loss of Schultz's lead receiving role.
Sources: SI/Texans On SI · Sep 14, 2026
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In standard and half-PPR scoring this flips to Schultz.
Dalton Schultz
4.66.38.1 Projected Points
Parker Washington
7.79.912.2 Projected Points
Dalton Schultz’s market
Parker Washington’s market
Why Dalton Schultz
StartTE1 in high-volume pass-catching role. Reliable chain-mover over the middle with sure hands.
Start — TE21 by consensus and projection: CIN is the 4th-toughest matchup vs TEs, 24.5 implied team total.
- Houston's scoring environment gives Schultz more paths to a touchdown than his modest reception outlook suggests.
- His lead receiving role at tight end provides a sturdier floor than a typical TE21 recommendation.
Latest on Schultz
Schultz was Houston's lead tight end pass-catcher in Week 1 with four catches for 35 yards, confirming his role as the top receiving option at the position.
SI/Texans On SI · Sep 14, 2026Why Parker Washington
Toss-UpStarting WR and slot-capable target. Compact build, quick separator, also handles punt return duties.
Toss-up — WR34 consensus, projects WR28 this week: DEN is the 6th-toughest matchup vs WRs, 29% target share.
- Washington's slot flexibility can preserve targets if Denver erases his outside routes.
- His receiving role offers the better PPR ceiling if Jacksonville falls behind and throws more.
Latest on Washington
The Jaguars and Parker Washington are unlikely to agree to a contract extension before the start of the season, a source told NFL Network.
Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers will compete for Trevor Lawrence's targets when the season starts Sunday vs. the Browns.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Dalton Schultz | Parker Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 4.66.38.1 | 7.79.912.2 |
| Consensus rank | TE21 | WR34 |
| Opponent vs position | CIN · 4 of 321-game sample | DEN · 6 of 321-game sample |
| Receptions | 5 of 32 | 2 of 32 |
| Receiving Yards | 6 of 32 | 1 of 32 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 of 32 | 13 of 32 |
| Targets | 6 of 32 | 2 of 32 |
| Anytime TD | 1 of 32 | 13 of 32 |
| Target share | 22% | 29% |
| Reception share | 15% | 28% |
| Implied total · spread | 24.5-2.5 | 20.5+2.5 |
| Depth chart | TE1 | WR2 |
| Snap share | 66% | 61% |
| Start/Sit record | — | 1–0 |
Recent form
Dalton Schultz — last 1 week
| Week 1 | vs BUF | 3.55.57.5 |
Parker Washington — last 1 week
| Week 1 | vs CLE | 14.316.819.3 |
Signal breakdown
- 8.1 vs 12.2 projected PPR pointsParker Washington +
- Rank 21 vs 34Dalton Schultz +
- Opponent DvP rank 4 vs 6 (32 = softest)even
- Implied 24.5 vs 20.5 team pointsDalton Schultz +
- No injury designationseven
- 66% vs 61% snap shareDalton Schultz +
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