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Texans TE Dalton Schultz trolls Cowboys after lopsided victory over former team Schultz spent the first five seasons of his career with the Cowboys before signing with Houston in 2023.

1 DAY AGO • DALLASNEWS.COM

Team-high catch total in win Schultz secured five of seven targets for 33 yards in the Texans' 34-10 win over the Cowboys on Monday night.

Impact Facing his old team for the first time, Schultz recorded a team-high catch total that also served as a season-best figure. Schultz had 52- and 66-yard outings over the prior three games coming into Monday night, but with Nico Collins back on the field following a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the veteran tight end was used close to the line of scrimmage. Schultz's fantasy upside should remain modest in a Week 12 home divisional matchup against the Titans.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Season-best 66 yards Schultz recorded three receptions on four targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions.

Impact Schultz earned fewer than five targets for only the second time since Week 3, which came as a surprise given the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee). However, Schultz still managed his highest yardage total of the season, primarily thanks to a 32-yard reception early in the third quarter. Though it was a positive performance, Schultz has still managed to top 35 yards in only two games for the campaign.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could see increased targets Schultz could see a higher-than-usual number of targets in Sunday night's game against the Lions with Houston's top-two wideouts questionable for Week 10.

Impact Schultz had been a forgotten component in the passing offense to start the season, but injuries have hit the wideout group since Week 1. Stefon Diggs (knee) is done for the season, Nico Collins (IR, hamstring) was designated to return from IR but logged one limited practice Friday and is questionable, and Tank Dell (back) popped up on Friday's injury report and is questionable. Schultz is averaging five targets per game for the season and has seen at least six throws come his way in four of the last five weeks, coinciding with the stretch of time that injuries began impacting the wide receivers. After catching five touchdowns during his first season in Houston, Schultz is still looking for his first score in 2024.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Modest output in Week 9 loss Schultz secured three of six targets for 21 yards in the Texans' 21-13 loss to the Jets on Thursday night.

Impact Despite the absence of both Stefon Diggs (IR, knee) and Nico Collins (IR, hamstring), Schultz continued to operate in a modest role that left him with eighth sub-35-yard tally of the season. The veteran tight end has topped out at four receptions as far as a single-game high during the 2024 campaign, and with Collins likely to return for a Week 10 home clash against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 10, Schultz is likely to remain in a largely fantasy-irrelevant role.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sees uptick in production Sunday Schultz secured four of six targets for 52 yards in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Colts on Tuesday.

Impact Schultz tied for second on the team in receptions and targets while also serving as the runner-up in receiving yards. The veteran tight end's receiving yardage total was a season high as well, and he's now recorded a trio of four-catch totals in his last four games. Schultz should continue seeing a slightly elevated role in a Week 9 road matchup against the Jets on Thursday night, especially if Stefon Diggs (knee) joins Nico Collins (IR-hamstring) in street clothes.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sees uptick in production Sunday Schultz secured four of six targets for 52 yards in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Schultz tied for second on the team in receptions and targets while also serving as the runner-up in receiving yards. The veteran tight end's receiving yardage total was a season high as well, and he's now recorded a trio of four-catch tallies in his last four games. Schultz should continue seeing a slightly elevated role in a Week 9 road matchup against the Jets on Thursday night, especially if Stefon Diggs (knee) joins Nico Collins (IR-hamstring) in street clothes.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in Week 7 loss Schultz caught one of two targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact Schultz's 28-yard catch in the first quarter was enough for him to finish as Houston's leading receiver, as C.J. Stroud threw for only 28 yards in arguably the worst performance of the second-year quarterback's career. Wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) will miss a third consecutive game in Week 8 against the Colts, so Schultz is poised to see decent target volume if Stroud gets back on track, as Schultz had 14 targets in Houston's previous two games coming into Sunday's loss.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in Week 7 loss Schultz caught one of two targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact Schultz's 28-yard catch in the first quarter was enough for him to finish as Houston's leading receiver, as C.J. Stroud threw for only 86 yards in arguably the worst performance of the second-year quarterback's career. Wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) will miss a third consecutive game in Week 8 against the Colts, so Schultz is poised to see decent target volume if Stroud gets back on track, as Schultz had 14 targets over Houston's previous two games coming into Sunday's loss.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Eight targets in win Schultz caught four of eight targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots in Week 6.

Impact Schultz was given a season-high eight targets -- second most on the team -- as the Houston offense was without Nico Collins, who is on injured reserve for at least another three games. Expect Schultz to get more looks while Collins remains sidelined, which could eventually translate into touchdowns. Schultz has yet to score in 2024.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high six targets in win Schultz caught four of six targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills in Week 5.

Impact For the second straight week, Schultz received a bump in targets with one of Houston's top-three wideouts injured. After Nico Collins (hamstring) was removed from the game and Buffalo's defense made life difficult for quarterback C.J. Stroud in the second half, Schultz became a security blanket for the second-year quarterback. All six of the tight end's targets came during the third and fourth quarters. Schultz, who received five looks last week when Tank Dell was inactive, has caught 16 targets over the last three games compared to six over the first two games of the season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Five targets in win Schultz caught three of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 4.

Impact For a second straight week, Schultz dealt with an ankle injury during the practice week, but he played significantly. In Week 3, he logged 96 percent of the offensive snaps and was on the field for 87 percent of plays Sunday. Schultz moved up to third on the target list with Tank Dell (chest) inactive for the game.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in full practice Schultz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Schultz opened Week 4 prep Wednesday as a limited practice participant, but his ability to take every rep in Thursday's session clears up any lingering doubt about his availability for this Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Expect the tight end to once again take on ample playing time after he logged 96 percent of Houston's snaps on offense in the Week 3 loss to Minnesota. Schultz drew five targets against the Vikings, and he could see his role in the passing attack expand if either or both of Nico Collins (hamstring) and Tank Dell (chest) aren't cleared to play versus the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Schultz (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Schultz continues to manage an ankle issue, but he logged a 96 percent snap share in the Texans' Week 3 loss to the Vikings. Given that there's been no reported setbacks with his injury, chances are the tight end's Wednesday limitations were simply more workload management.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Plays nearly every snap Schultz caught two of five targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings in Week 3.

Impact Schultz, who had been hobbled by an ankle injury during the practice week, was on the field for 96 percent of the offensive snaps. The season-ending injury to Brevin Jordan (knee) cleared out the lone real threat to Schultz as a target from the tight end position. His five targets Sunday were a season high.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Takes every rep Thursday Schultz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Schultz was a limited participant Wednesday in the Texans' first Week 3 practice session, but his ability to take every rep a day later clears the way for the tight end to suit up Sunday in Minnesota. Through the first two weeks of the season, Schultz has produced a 5-37-0 receiving line on six targets while playing at least 70 percent of the offensive snaps in both contests. With top backup Brevin Jordan (knee) suffering a season-ending ACL tear in Week 2, Schultz could see a slight uptick in his snap count moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Schultz (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Schultz missed back-to-back practices last week before logging a full session Friday and avoiding a Week 2 injury designation. In the Texans' subsequent win over the Bears, Schultz caught two of his three targets for 21 yards while logging a 71 percent snap share. With no reported setbacks in that contest, it's plausible that Schultz's listed limitations Wednesday were simply load management ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two catches in win Schultz caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over Chicago.

Impact Schultz dealt with a minor ankle injury that forced him to miss two practices but was ready to go Sunday. He has six targets and five catches for 37 yards through two games. Schultz had five more targets after two weeks in 2023, which suggests the addition of wide receiver Stefon Diggs is cutting into the tight end's opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two catches in win Schultz caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over Chicago in Week 2.

Impact Schultz dealt with a minor ankle injury that forced him to miss two practices this week, but he was ready to go Sunday. The tight end has five catches on six targets for 37 yards through two games. Schultz had five more targets after two weeks in 2023, which suggests the addition of wide receiver Stefon Diggs is cutting into his opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Bears Schultz (ankle) was a full participant in practice Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Schultz sat out a pair of practices Wednesday and Thursday, but it looks like those absences were mostly for maintenance, as he will again be able to play through the ankle injury he suffered early in the 29-22 Week 1 win over the Colts. He stayed in that game after initially sustaining the injury. Schultz's fantasy managers can deploy him as usual when the Texans host the Bears for Sunday Night Football.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Schultz (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Schultz, who missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, is dealing with a minor sprained ankle and is expected to play Sunday night against the Bears. That said, it's still possible the Texans list the tight end as questionable for the contest on the team's final Week 2 injury report.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Texans tight end Schultz sidelined by sprained ankle Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz played through a sprained ankle sustained in his team’s season-opening win over the Indianapolis Col...

SEPTEMBER 13 • THESTATE.COM

Reports: Texans TE Dalton Schultz sidelined by sprained ankle Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz played through a sprained ankle sustained in his team’s season-opening win over the Indianapolis Col...

SEPTEMBER 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Diagnosed with ankle sprain Schultz suffered an ankle sprain early in Sunday's 29-22 win over Colts but managed to play through the injury, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact No injury was reported during the game, but Schultz has since missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday with a previously ambiguous ankle issue. Fowler suggests that the injury isn't severe, though his status is still in jeopardy if he can't return to the practice field Friday.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Thursday Schultz (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

Impact Schultz, who didn't practice Wednesday, thus has one more opportunity to log on-field preparation ahead of Sunday night's contest against the Bears. In the event that he's limited or out this weekend, added Week 2 opportunities would be available for fellow TEs Brevin Jordan and Cade Stover.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE