Texans' Dalton Schultz: Leads Houston in receiving yards
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Schultz caught six of eight targets for a team-high 77 yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos.
The veteran tight end did most of his damage on a 47-yard reception from C.J. Stroud (concussion) in the first quarter to set up Houston's first of five field goals on the afternoon. Schultz wound up second on the team in receptions behind Nico Collins' seven, but the ceiling for the entire Texans passing attack was downgraded when Davis Mills replaced Stroud early in the second quarter. If Mills gets the start in Week 10 against the Jaguars, Schultz should still be a reliable possession option given his impressive 17-199-0 line on 21 targets over three games since Houston's bye.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Expected to play Sunday
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Schultz, who is questionable to suit up Sunday against Denver, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Schultz logged a DNP/DNP/FP practice progression during the week, which has set him up to likely play against the Broncos. He'll look to rebound after posting season-low totals of two catches and 24 receiving yards against San Francisco in Week 8.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleeper TEs
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Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) are both likely out in Week 8 against San Francisco, which would make Schultz the No. 1 option in the passing game for C.J. Stroud. In Week 7 at Seattle, with Kirk sidelined and Collins injured, Schultz stepped up with nine catches for 98 yards on 10 targets. He's also scored at least eight PPR points in four games in a row, and the 49ers have allowed six tight ends to score at least 10.1 PPR points this season, including two in a row with Cade Otton and Kyle Pitts. Schultz has top-10 upside in all formats in Week 8.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Questionable for Sunday
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Schultz (knee/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos after practicing fully Friday.
After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, Schultz's return to a full session Friday bodes well for his Week 9 status, with Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston noting that the tight end is expected to be available for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET contest. If he does play against Denver, Schultz will be joined in the Texans' lineup by WRs Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring), who are both slated to return to action this weekend. Overall, Schultz has compiled a 32-308-0 line on 40 targets through seven games to date, a pace that keeps him on the fantasy radar in most formats.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Not practicing Thursday
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Schultz (knee/shoulder) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Schultz also missed Wednesday's session, but coach DeMeco Ryans noted afterward that he expected the tight end to return to the field later in the week. With that in mind, the focus turns to what, if anything, Schultz does at Friday's practice, and in turn how the Texans list him on their final injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sit Tight Ends
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I had high hopes for Schultz in Week 8 against San Francisco with Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) out, but Schultz only had two catches for 24 yards on three targets. He's playing through knee and shoulder injuries, but prior to Week 8, he scored at least 8.0 PPR points in four games in a row. This week, Schultz should struggle again in another tough matchup with the Broncos, who are No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. And Collins should be healthy as well. I would only start Schultz in deeper leagues in Week 9 given the matchup.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Managing knee and shoulder issues
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Schultz didn't practice Wednesday due to knee and shoulder injuries, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Per Warren, Schultz didn't appear to be hurt at any point in the Texans' Week 8 win over the 49ers and played until the game's final snap. Meanwhile, coach DeMeco Ryans noted Wednesday that the team is expecting the tight end "back as the week goes on...he's doing well, progressing just fine.'' Assuming Schultz is available Sunday against the Broncos, he could be working alongside wideouts Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring), who both returned to limited practices Wednesday.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Not practicing
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Schultz (undisclosed) isn't practicing Wednesday but is expected to return later this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
He was listed with back and shoulder injuries last week but was cleared to play Friday on the final injury report. Schultz then played into the fourth quarter of a 26-15 win over the 49ers, though he appeared to be in pain and briefly left the game at one point. He still managed a 77 percent route share, tied for second on the team, while catching two of three targets for 24 yards. It sounds like Schultz is banged up but still expected to play this Sunday against the Broncos.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) are out in Week 8 against San Francisco, which will make Schultz the No. 1 option in the passing game for C.J. Stroud. In Week 7 at Seattle, with Kirk sidelined and Collins injured, Schultz stepped up with nine catches for 98 yards on 10 targets. He's also scored at least 8.0 PPR points in four games in a row, and the 49ers have allowed six tight ends to score at least 10.1 PPR points this season, including two in a row with Cade Otton and Kyle Pitts. Schultz has top-10 upside in all formats in Week 8.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Good to go Sunday
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Schultz (back/shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the 49ers after practicing fully Friday.
With wideouts Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) both ruled out for the contest, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 suggests that the Texans figure to lean heavily on Schultz on Sunday, along with rookie wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, in addition to Xavier Hutchinson. While recording a 75 percent snap share in this past Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks, Schultz racked up nine catches on 10 targets for a team-high 98 yards.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Limited practice Wednesday
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Schultz (back/shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.
While logging a 75 percent snap share in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks, Schultz racked up nine catches on 10 targets for a team-high 98 yards. However, with the tight end managing a pair of injuries, his status will need to be monitored ahead of this weekend's contest against the 49ers. If Schultz is available, he could remain busy in Week 8, with WRs Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) both banged up and having missed Wednesday's practice.
Schultz may actually be better than Gadsden in Week 8, but we would only expect that to last as long as Nico Collins is out. Monday night was his first 10-target game since December of 2024, but he did have six targets in three straight games before Monday.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Leads team in receiving on MNF
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Schultz had nine receptions on 10 targets for 98 yards in Monday's 27-19 loss to Seattle.
Schultz saved his best for the bright lights of Monday Night Football, coming out of the loss with new season highs in targets, receptions and yardage. The veteran tight end also finished as the Texans' leading receiver after Nico Collins (concussion) was forced out of the contest early in the fourth quarter. Schultz had been a high-floor option in deeper formats prior to Monday's outburst, but his target share could be elevated in Week 8 if Collins is unable to suit up against the 49ers on Sunday.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Solid showing against Baltimore
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Schultz recorded five receptions on six targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens.
Schultz was C.J. Stroud's favorite target in the first half, recording four receptions on four targets for 53 yards. Schultz played a key role on multiple scoring drives for Houston, recording 11- and 12-yard receptions to keep a pair of possessions alive on third down before logging a 21-yard catch to set up a touchdown just before halftime. This was Schultz's highest yardage total of the season, and he has five receptions in three consecutive contests.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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Schultz heads into Week 5 at Baltimore with five catches and six targets in each of his past two games against Jacksonville and Tennessee. He only has 69 combined yards in those two outings and no touchdowns on the year, but he's getting involved from C.J. Stroud, which is a positive. In deeper leagues, you can add Schultz for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Five catches in Week 4 win
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Schultz recorded five receptions on six targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Titans.
Schultz tied for the team lead in targets with Nico Collins, though he was used entirely in short areas of the field. The tight end's longest reception went for only nine yards, and he has yet to record a 20-yard gain on any of his 16 catches this season. Schultz has also yet to reach 40 receiving yards in a game.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Gains 29 yards on MNF
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Schultz had three receptions (on four targets) for 29 yards in Monday's 20-19 loss to Tampa Bay.
Schultz turned in another mild fantasy score despite finishing second in targets for the Texans. The veteran starter provides predictability for those in deeper formats, but his lack of upside and scoring potential (two touchdowns over 17 starts in 2024) keep him from flourishing in fantasy circles. Schultz remains a low-end option heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Leads team with five targets
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Schultz brought in three of five targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams.
Schultz led the Texans in targets on a low-volume passing day, but the end result was still lackluster from a fantasy perspective. The good news for the veteran tight end is that he remained the No. 1 tight end option for QB C.J. Stroud despite posting mediocre numbers in 2024. Schultz should be considered a low-ceiling fantasy option heading into next Monday's tilt against Tampa Bay.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleeper TEs
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Schultz is worth a look in deeper leagues with Christian Kirk (hamstring) out. We'll see how the Texans use rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to replace Kirk, but Schultz is a reliable target for C.J. Stroud, which could matter more in Week 1. And the Rams were No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, which could help Schultz have a surprise performance on the road.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Not on track to play Saturday
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Schultz isn't in line to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Schultz, who profiles as the Texans' top tight end, is among the Texans' key players on track to sit the contest out, so the soonest he might see preseason snaps is Aug. 16 against the Panthers. The 29-year-old put up a 53/532/2 receiving line in 17 regular-season games with Houston in 2024.
