Dalton Schultz
  • Dalton Schultz

  • TE
  • , Houston Texans
  • 28
  • 244 lbs
  • 6' 5"
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Scouting report

by Bill Riccette

HOU TE Dalton Schultz - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 at Carolina Panthers

Dalton Schultz is now on a three-game streak with a touchdown and two straight with at least 60 yards. As QB C.J. Stroud continues to grow, Schultz has become one of his favorite targets. Going against the Panthers, who do still have a solid defense, Schultz has worked his way up into top-10 status on our board this week. Tight ends can typically be volatile in fantasy, so having a hot hand like Schultz is never a bad option.

by Bill Riccette

HOU TE Dalton Schultz - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. New Orleans Saints

Two straight weeks with a touchdown for Dalton Schultz. Last week was a bit if a breakout game for him with seven catches for 65 yards and a touchdown on ten targets. As C.J. Stroud continues to grow, Schultz should continue to grow as part of the offense as well. New Orleans has a tough defense, so Stroud may continue to look to Schultz as a safe option. Schultz is a solid TE2 option.

by Bill Riccette

HOU TE Dalton Schultz - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Atlanta Falcons

Dalton Schultz finally found the end zone for the first time this season in Houston's impressive win over the Steelers. However, he only saw three targets for the second week in a row. He hasn't been used enough to be fully trusted as a top tight end option, but there's still enough here to make him a fine TE2 option.

by Bill Riccette

HOU TE Dalton Schultz - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Dalton Schultz now has two games out of three with less than ten yards receiving. And now he faces the tough Pittsburgh defense that can slow down opposing tight ends. Houston also loves to mix in Brevin Jordan and Teagan Quitoriano. Schultz stills seems like the TE1 in Houston, but he’s far from a TE1 for now in fantasy circles.

by Bill Riccette

HOU TE Dalton Schultz - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Indianapolis Colts

It was a quiet first game in Houston for Dalton Schultz, only seeing four targets and totaling just four yards. It certainly can't get much worse. C.J. Stroud threw to Nico Collins a lot last week. He'll soon start spreading the ball around, which should include Schultz, going forward. Because of the slow start and being in the Houston offense, Schultz is still low on fantasy boards but he makes for an interesting streaming and TE2 option this week against the Colts.

by Bill Riccette

HOU TE Dalton Schultz - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Baltimore Ravens

Dalton Schultz starts his new life in Houston after beginning his career in Dallas. With a rookie quarterback in C.J. Stroud, Schultz could become one of his favorite targets. Schultz was very reliable in Dallas and should do the same in Houston. It’s a very tough matchup this week however as Baltimore was one of the better defenses last season against tight ends. Regardless, Schultz should connect well with Stroud and give him low-end TE1 upside.

by Bob Harris

HOU TE Dalton Schultz - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Dalton Schultz passed on a long-term deal with the Cowboys to enter free agency and came away with a one-year deal that sets up him to be one of the primary outlets for first-year QB C.J. Stroud in Houston. Schultz had 17 touchdowns and 198 receptions in the past three seasons with the Cowboys as a trusted third-down and red-zone option for Dak Prescott. Schultz more than doubled the combined output of the remaining tight ends on the Texans' roster in 2022. Houston plans to establish a diverse offense that leans on the tight end to wear multiple hats as George Kittle did for the San Francisco 49ers, the source of multiple coaches on the new offensive staff of the Texans.

Fantasy Downside
Don't look to Schultz for big gains or explosive plays. He entered the NFL as a dominant blocker with a good catch radius but had only one reception -- a 30-yard gain against the Bears -- last season over 22 yards.

2023 Bottom Line
Returning to peak production from his 2021 season -- 78 receptions, 808 yards, eight TDs which left him as TE3 -- might not be likely, but it's possible. Stroud is comfortable operating in an offense that implements a tight end route tree, and his WR corps lacks an established No. 1 receiver. Drafting Schultz at his current ADP could pay off.

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