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Battle Red Blog fantasy football takes on Dalton Schultz
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All Battle Red Blog insights about Dalton Schultz
NegativeDepth ChartOct 28, 2026
Texans TE Dalton Schultz has seen his snap count decline significantly this season. Schultz is down from 70% of snaps in 2025 to 57% this season, with Foster Moreau eating into his playing time by playing 43% of snaps. This represents a notable reduction in Schultz's offensive role.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Quad injury but participating in full practice; available for Houston's tight end position this week.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Schultz could not maintain his footing on a key 1st half reception on a third down, forcing Houston to punt. The source attributes this to the slick field conditions at Wembley Stadium, which impacted both teams throughout the game.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Schultz was targeted by Stroud on the first half drive where Houston found big completions to multiple receivers; he was part of Stroud's early-game hot streak but was not a primary focal point of the offense.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Dalton Schultz has 27 targets with 21 catches and a 63.0% success rate, the highest among all primary receivers. The source recommends utilizing more two tight end formations where Schultz and Foster Moreau can get involved in the passing game to improve overall passing efficiency and approach a 70% completion rate.PositiveRoleSep 25, 2026
Fans saw Dalton Schultz shine in a big role last week, which should most certainly be the case again if Nico Collins is sidelined with a hamstring injury again. His increased role would come as a result of Collins' absence.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Schultz served as Stroud's dependable security blanket in the absence of Nico Collins, particularly in the red zone. He recorded 12 receptions for 140 yards, providing critical receiving support as Houston struggled to move the ball and convert in the red zone (0 for 4).PositiveUsageSep 20, 2026
Schultz was the standout performer for the Texans offense in a 20-6 loss to Cincinnati, recording 12 catches for 140 yards. The source identifies him as a potential star from the game, noting that his production qualifies as a star performance in a contest where the Texans scored only six points. This suggests Schultz was the primary receiving target and bright spot in an otherwise struggling offense.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Schultz was a better run-blocker last season than expected; Brevin Jordan could potentially push him for playing time if Jordan gels with offensive coordinator Nick Caley's offense, but Schultz remains the primary tight end.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Schultz earned a 13th-place overall grade from PFF in 2025 and was C.J. Stroud's second-favorite target after Nico Collins. He caught 82 passes for 777 receiving yards (6th-most in NFL) and 3 touchdowns, with 362 yards after the catch (also 6th-most). He dropped only 1 of 83 catchable targets and averaged a 6.6-yard depth of target, demonstrating efficiency and reliability in Houston's passing attack. Since signing with the Texans in March 2023, Schultz has accumulated 194 catches for 1944 yards, 831 yards after the catch, 105 first downs, and 10 touchdowns.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Dalton Schultz had a career year in 2025 and is the established tight end for the Texans; the source notes that when he wasn't on the field, the Texans suffered through sub-par blocking and receiving abilities of backups, highlighting his value to the offense.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Dalton Schultz is identified as one of C.J. Stroud's favorite and most reliable targets, serving as Houston's starting tight end. Marlin Klein's addition provides depth behind him, indicating Schultz remains the primary option at the position.