In past seasons, we would be more excited about a tight end coming off a 100-target season where he averaged double-digit Fantasy points. But with all the youth and upside at the tight end position in 2026, Schultz is someone you settle for after Round 11 if you missed all the guys you were excited about. He could be someone you target to start early in the year if you pair him with George Kittle. Schultz has never been an efficient pass catcher, but he has posted a 97-target pace over three years in Houston and has only missed two games over that span. He hasn't scored more than five touchdowns in a season since 2021; if that changes, he could sneak into the top 10 at the position.
Schultz should benefit from Jayden Higgins (knee) being out for the season, and I expect Schultz to finish second on the Texans in targets behind Nico Collins. But I don't want to start Schultz in Week 1 against Buffalo. The Bills were No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends last season, and only three tight ends reached double digits in PPR in 2025. Schultz has also faced Buffalo in each of the past two years and combined for five catches for 42 yards on 10 targets over that span.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Schultz struggled in Week 17 at the Chargers with 4.9 PPR points, but he scored at least 12.5 PPR points in three of his past five games. He played well against the Colts in Week 13 with seven catches for 55 yards on eight targets, and he should have another solid outing in the rematch in Week 18. Two tight ends in the past five games against Indianapolis have scored at least 12.5 PPR points, and Schultz should be considered a top-10 Fantasy tight end in this matchup.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Held out of exhibition games
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Schultz did not play in any of the Texans' three preseason games.
Schultz, wide receiver Nico Collins and running back David Montgomery were some of the offensive starters that did not participate in preseason games, with quarterback C.J. Stroud seeing minimal action against the Raiders on Aug. 20. Schultz is coming off a productive 2025 regular season, setting a career high with 82 catches, while his 777 yards were his most since the 2021 campaign with the Cowboys (808 yards). Jayden Higgins (knee) will miss the entire 2026 season, and with Tank Dell (knee) opening the season on injured reserve, Schultz and Collins figure to be the go-to targets for Stroud in the passing game.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Idle for preseason opener
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Schultz did not play in Thursday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers.
Schultz joined several starters on the sidelines Thursday, with Cade Stover leading all tight ends with 26 snaps on offense, followed by Foster Moreau (21). Although C.J. Stroud struggled at times in 2025, Schultz finished the regular season with a career-high 82 catches (on 106 targets) for 777 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games. He should be a favored target of Stroud for the upcoming season, though Schultz's target share could take a slight dip when wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) is back in the fold.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Set to lead Houston's TE corps
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While Schultz remains the Texans' top tight end ahead of training camp, Jared Koch of SI.com notes that slotting beyond Schultz has yet to be determined.
That said, following the team's mandatory minicamp earlier this month, Koch suggests that at this stage a "fair order" after Schultz could go as follows: Foster Moreau, Brevin Jordan (knee) and Marlin Klein (hamstring). During the 2025 regular season, Schultz set career highs in catches (82) and targets (106) en route to logging 777 receiving yards and three TDs in 17 games. As a dependable chain-mover in Houston's offense for QB C.J. Stroud, Schultz -- who has played a full slate in each of the last two years -- will remain on the fantasy lineup radar in 2026.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Inks extension through 2027
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The Texans signed Schultz (calf) to a one-year, $12.6 million contract extension through the 2027 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Schultz's contract now contains $17.6 million guaranteed after he set new career highs in targets (106) and catches (82) last season en route to 777 yards and three touchdowns. A reliable safety blanket over the middle for C.J. Stroud, Schultz should remain atop the Texans' depth chart at tight end next season.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Won't return Sunday
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Schultz (calf) won't return to Sunday's Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots.
Schultz thus finishes his afternoon with two catches (on two targets) for 47 yards. Cade Stover and Harrison Bryant are Houston's available tight ends for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Exits Sunday's game
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Schultz was forced out of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots with a calf injury.
Before his exit from the contest, Schultz caught both of his targets for 47 yards (including a 42-yarder). In his absence, Cade Stover and Harrison Bryant are available to handle Houston's tight-end duties versus New England.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Four grabs in Week 18 win
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Schultz caught all four of his targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Colts.
The veteran tight end wrapped up the regular season on a high note, catching at least three passes for a sixth straight game. Schultz set new career highs with 82 receptions on 106 targets over 17 games, turning that volume into 777 yards and three TDs. He'll remain a reliable chain-mover for C.J. Stroud heading into the playoffs, beginning with a wild-card round clash with the winner of Sunday night's AFC North battle between the Ravens and Steelers.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleeper TEs
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Schultz struggled in Week 17 at the Chargers with 4.9 PPR points, but he scored at least 12.5 PPR points in three of his past five games. He played well against the Colts in Week 13 with seven catches for 55 yards on eight targets, and he should have another solid outing in the rematch in Week 18. Two tight ends in the past five games against Indianapolis have scored at least 12.5 PPR points, and Schultz should be considered a top-10 Fantasy tight end in this matchup.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Schultz struggled in Week 17 at the Chargers with 4.9 PPR points, but he scored at least 12.5 PPR points in three of his past five games. He played well against the Colts in Week 13 with seven catches for 55 yards on eight targets, and he should have another solid outing in the rematch in Week 18. Two tight ends in the past five games against Indianapolis have scored at least 12.5 PPR points, and Schultz should be considered a top-10 Fantasy tight end in this matchup.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Schultz (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.
Schultz was deemed limited Tuesday, but the tight end's return to a full session a day later sets him up to be available for Saturday's game against the Chargers. Schultz has scored in each of his last two games, a span in which he has caught 13 of his 14 targets for 111 yards, a pace that keeps him firmly on the fantasy radar at the TE position in Week 17.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleeper TEs
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Schultz had a huge game against Arizona in Week 15 with eight catches for 76 yards and a touchdown on nine targets, and he scored 21.6 PPR points. He has now scored at least 11.1 PPR points in five of his past seven games, and he should be considered a starter in all leagues in Week 16 against the Raiders. The matchup isn't ideal since Las Vegas is No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, but two tight ends in the past five games against the Raiders have scored at least 11.6 PPR points. Schultz should follow suit in Week 16.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleeper TEs
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Schultz struggled in Week 14 at Kansas City with three catches for 22 yards on four targets, and he only scored 5.2 PPR points. But he should get back on track this week against the Cardinals, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Nine guys have scored at least 10 PPR points against Arizona, and Schultz has scored at least 11.1 PPR points in four of his past six games overall. I like Schultz as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in Week 15.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Schultz struggled in Week 14 at Kansas City with three catches for 22 yards on four targets, and he only scored 5.2 PPR points. But he should get back on track this week against the Cardinals, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Nine guys have scored at least 10 PPR points against Arizona, and Schultz has scored at least 11.1 PPR points in four of his past six games overall. I like Schultz as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in Week 15.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Week 15 Waiver Priority List
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Schultz had a down game in Week 14 at Kansas City with three catches for 22 yards on four targets, but I still like him as a low-end starter in all leagues in Week 15 against Arizona. The Cardinals are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and Schultz scored at least 11.1 PPR points in four of his past six games. Schultz is worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Held to 22 yards
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Schultz recorded three receptions on four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs.
Schultz maintained a significant role in the Houston offense, finishing third on the team in targets behind Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins. Collins was the only Texans pass catcher to reach at least 35 receiving yards, and Schultz was among those to post a muted stat line. He entered the game having topped 50 receiving yards in six of his last eight games, so he should return to better production in Week 15 against Arizona.
Schultz is still just 58% rostered despite the fact that he is TE8 since Week 5 with an average of 11.4 PPR Fantasy points. This isn't the best matchup in Week 14, and I do slightly prefer Brenton Strange just for this week, but Schultz should be a starter rest of season, so he is my top priority.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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Schultz had a down game in Week 12 against Buffalo with one catch for 8 yards on four targets, but he rebounded in Week 13 at Indianapolis with seven catches for 55 yards on eight targets. He has now scored at least 11.1 PPR points in four of his past five games, and he should continue to be a go-to option for C.J. Stroud to close the season. He has a difficult matchup in Week 14 at Kansas City, but then he faces Arizona in Week 15. Schultz is worth adding in all leagues for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Texans' Dalton Schultz: Seven catches in win
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Schultz caught seven of eight targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts.
Schultz was able to secure at least six passes for the fourth time in five games, rebounding nicely after his one-catch performance in Week 12. The tight end didn't skip a beat with the return of C.J. Stroud either, calming the nerves of fantasy managers. Schultz has now corralled 59 of 80 targets for 552 yards and a touchdown over 12 contests this season.
