Dalton Schultz vs Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce holds a 15.1% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/19/2026
THE CASE FOR SCHULTZ
Schultz gives you a stable weekly floor at a materially cheaper dynasty cost than elite TEs, which matters in tight value markets. He’s tied to a strong, young QB in C.J. Stroud and operates as a reliable chain-mover in an efficient passing offense. At 30, he’s not a long-term bet, but he can produce multiple usable seasons without paying the Kelce premium.
THE CASE FOR KELCE
Kelce still offers the best bet for true difference-making TE points in a given week, and that positional edge is worth paying for if you’re pushing chips in. His role and connection with Mahomes create a ceiling Schultz doesn’t realistically match, especially in high-leverage playoff weeks. Even at 36.8, the market is only pricing a 24.9% premium, which can be justified if he’s still a top-3 TE for another year or two.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Kelce if you’re a legit title favorite and can convert that ~25% value gap into weekly TE separation; Schultz if you need to keep picks/liquidity elsewhere.
Schultz by default, because Kelce’s remaining elite window is short and his value can cliff quickly.
In a close call, take Kelce if your lineup needs a TE ceiling to win weeks, otherwise take Schultz and keep the extra value.
Dalton Schultz — outside top 50 champion players
12% of champions
Travis Kelce was on 834 championship rosters
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Worth more?
Kelce is worth more to contenders seeking a positional hammer, while Schultz is often the better value-adjusted asset in dynasty.
Trade?
If you’re contending, moving Schultz plus a small add for Kelce is defensible; if you’re not, sell Kelce into a win-now roster and take picks/young WR.
Superflex?
In SF the QB tax makes it harder to justify paying up at TE, so Schultz’s discount plays better unless Kelce is the final piece for a championship run.
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