Dalton Schultz Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 242 lb
- Experience
- 9th season
- Drafted
- 2018 R4, #137
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.2
- Pos rank
- TE7
- Rostered
- 69%
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 8th vs. TEs, favorable
Dalton Schultz Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
13.2 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Dalton Schultz's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week, one mid-range start and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BUF,7.5,TE21
- Week 2, Loss,vs CIN,26.0,TE1
- Week 3, Loss,at IND,6.0,TE32
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at TEN,ToughTitans vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at JAX,ToughJaguars vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs NYG,NeutralGiants vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Dalton Schultz?
Schultz is averaging 13.2 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 19 catches for 205 yards and 0 TD on 25 targets. That ranks TE7, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (22.3%) is in the 84th percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per target (1.58) is the weakest, in the 22nd. His quarterback has been C.J. Stroud.
His best week was TE1 in Week 2 against the Bengals (26.0 points); his worst, TE32 in Week 3 at the Colts (6.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cowboys (8th vs. TEs) in Week 4 and the Browns (10th vs. TEs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Schultz ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
22.3%84th percentile, above average
Yards per target
8.268th percentile, about average
Catch rate
76.0%57th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
1.5822nd percentile, below average
Dalton Schultz 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Bills | L 31–36 | 7.5 | TE21 |
| 2 | vs Bengals | L 6–20 | 26.0 | TE1 |
| 3 | @ Colts | L 17–19 | 6.0 | TE32 |
| Total | 0–3 | 39.5 | TE7 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 3 | 25 | 19 | 205 | 0 | 39.5 | 13.2 | — |
| 2025 | HOU | 17 | 106 | 82 | 777 | 3 | 177.7 | 10.4 | TE10 |
| 2024 | HOU | 17 | 85 | 53 | 532 | 2 | 118.2 | 7.0 | TE20 |
| 2023 | HOU | 15 | 88 | 59 | 635 | 5 | 150.5 | 10.0 | TE10 |
| 2022 | DAL | 15 | 89 | 57 | 577 | 5 | 141.7 | 9.4 | TE11 |
| Career | 127 | 605 | 424 | 4,271 | 27 | 1007.1 | 7.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The ceiling is the problem. Despite 11 red-zone and six end-zone looks, he found the end zone only three times, extending a years-long touchdown drought that caps his scoring. With Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and the rookie pass-catchers competing for work, his efficiency stays modest. Behind him on the depth chart: Foster Moreau. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 5. Injury history
- 2025calf1 game
- 2025calfPlayed through
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2025shoulderPlayed through
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Dalton Schultz Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Dalton Schultz in Week 4?
Dalton Schultz is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Cowboys, as the TE7 in PPR total points this season (13.2 a game). The Cowboys rank 8th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Schultz.
How many fantasy points is Dalton Schultz averaging in 2026?
Dalton Schultz is averaging 13.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 39.5 points across 3 games. His last game produced 6.0 points.
Where does Dalton Schultz rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Dalton Schultz ranks TE7 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Dalton Schultz worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Dalton Schultz is a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 69% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Dalton Schultz's fantasy football role?
Dalton Schultz is the Texans' starting TE, with Foster Moreau behind him. He is averaging 8.3 targets a game, on 63% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Dalton Schultz's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Dalton Schultz's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cowboys (8th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable), Week 5 at the Titans (30th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough) and Week 6 at the Jaguars (27th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Dalton Schultz been in fantasy football this season?
Dalton Schultz has finished as a top-12 TE in 1 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 11.1 points around his 13.2-point average.
What is Dalton Schultz's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Dalton Schultz's floor has been 6.0 PPR points (Week 3, TE32) and his ceiling 26.0 (Week 2, TE1). His median week has been 7.5 points. See Schultz's full game log.
Dalton Schultz 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Houston TexansHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 19
- Yards
- 205
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 25
10.8 Y/R76.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 39.5
- Pos rank
- TE7
26.0 Best Week 2 vs CIN6.0 Worst Week 3 @ IND
Advanced Receiving Stats
Schultz is an intermediate target (6.1 yards per target last season), with a 22.3% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 8.2 | 70th | 6.9 | 37th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.82 | 23rd | 0.87 | 21st |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.43 | 60th |
| YAC per reception | 4.9 | 43rd | 4.1 | 21st |
| Catch rate | 76.0% | 68th | 76.5% | 69th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 22.3% | 90th | 19.5% | 90th |
| Snap share | 62.7% | 45th | 72.0% | 65th |
| Air-yards share | 13.9% | 73rd | 13.6% | 73rd |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 5th | 11 | 67th |
| Route participation | — | — | 84.9% | 88th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 6.3 | 53rd | 6.1 | 52nd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Schultz draws a big target share and runs a route on most dropbacks, but gets few red-zone targets and adds little after the catch.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 8.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.2
Fantasy PPG
8.3
Targets/g
68
Rec yds/g
Dalton Schultz career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 25 | 19 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 | 13.2 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 106 | 82 | 777 | 3 | 0 | 177.7 | 10.4 | TE10 |
| 2024 | 17 | 85 | 53 | 532 | 2 | 0 | 118.2 | 7.0 | TE20 |
| 2023 | 15 | 88 | 59 | 635 | 5 | 0 | 150.5 | 10.0 | TE10 |
| 2022 | 15 | 89 | 57 | 577 | 5 | 0 | 141.7 | 9.4 | TE11 |
| 2021 | 17 | 104 | 78 | 808 | 8 | 0 | 208.8 | 12.3 | TE3 |
| 2020 | 16 | 89 | 63 | 615 | 4 | 0 | 145.5 | 9.1 | TE12 |
| 2019 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 0.1 | TE111 |
| 2018 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 23.6 | 2.1 | TE72 |
| Career | 127 | 605 | 424 | 4,271 | 27 | 0 | 1007.1 | 7.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
9.2
Career PPG
109 games over 9 seasons
80%
Availability
Share of team games he played
38%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
6.4
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Schultz has averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game over 109 games and 9 seasons, with five top-12 finishes (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025). The average hides two careers: 9.8 a game in his seven seasons with a starter's volume, 2.8 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 13.2 per game, up 2.7 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 8.3 targets a game against 6.2. His quarterback this season has been C.J. Stroud.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Schultz's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 808Rec yards2021
- 8Rec TD2021
- 208.8Fantasy pts2021 · TE3
- 4,271Career rec yds2018–2026
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Dalton Schultz Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Dalton Schultz have in 2026?
Dalton Schultz has 39.5 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.2 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE7 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Dalton Schultz have this season?
Dalton Schultz has 205 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 19 catches and 25 targets. His high was 140 yards, in Week 2 against the Bengals.
How many receptions does Dalton Schultz have this season?
Dalton Schultz has 19 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 6.3 a game, on 25 targets. His high was 12 catches, in Week 2 against the Bengals.
How many targets does Dalton Schultz have this season?
Dalton Schultz has drawn 25 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 8.3 a game, and caught 76% of them. His high was 14 targets, in Week 2 against the Bengals.
How many receiving touchdowns does Dalton Schultz have this season?
Dalton Schultz has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Dalton Schultz averaging?
Dalton Schultz is averaging 68.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 205 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Dalton Schultz averaging?
Dalton Schultz is averaging 10.8 yards per reception in 2026, 205 yards on 19 catches.
How many games has Dalton Schultz played in 2026?
Dalton Schultz has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Dalton Schultz's stats last season?
In 2025, Dalton Schultz caught 82 of 106 targets for 777 yards and 3 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 177.7 PPR points (10.4 per game), a TE10 finish.
What are Dalton Schultz's career NFL stats?
Across 9 seasons and 127 games, Dalton Schultz has 424 catches for 4,271 yards and 27 touchdowns, for 1007.1 PPR fantasy points (7.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Dalton Schultz have in his career?
Dalton Schultz has 27 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 27 receiving, over 127 games.
How many career receiving yards does Dalton Schultz have?
Dalton Schultz has 4,271 career receiving yards over 9 seasons, on 424 catches.
Dalton Schultz Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.2
Targets/g
8.3
Rec/g
6.3
Rec yds/g
68.3
Yds/rec
10.8
Across 3 games in 2026, Dalton Schultz has averaged 8.3 targets, 6.3 receptions and 13.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Dalton Schultz has finished as a top-12 TE in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 2 against CIN (26.0 points); the lowest was Week 3 against IND (6.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUF25th | L 31-36 | 7.5 | 8 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 8.8 | TE21 |
Week 1 · BUF · L 31-36 · 7.5 pts
How the 7.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CIN14th | L 6-20 | 26.0 | 14 | 12 | 140 | 0 | 11.7 | TE1 |
Week 2 · CIN · L 6-20 · 26.0 pts
How the 26.0 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 3 | IND10th | L 17-19 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.0 | TE32 |
Week 3 · IND · L 17-19 · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One TE1 week, one TE2 week and one bust. For a tight end ranked TE7 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Indianapolis
3/3, 30 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a loss
12/14, 140 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Buffalo
4/8, 35 yds.
Just 4.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.2)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Houston Texans vs New York Giants
Dalton Schultz career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 25 | 19 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 | 13.2 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 106 | 82 | 777 | 3 | 0 | 177.7 | 10.4 | TE10 |
| 2024 | 17 | 85 | 53 | 532 | 2 | 0 | 118.2 | 7.0 | TE20 |
| 2023 | 15 | 88 | 59 | 635 | 5 | 0 | 150.5 | 10.0 | TE10 |
| 2022 | 15 | 89 | 57 | 577 | 5 | 0 | 141.7 | 9.4 | TE11 |
| 2021 | 17 | 104 | 78 | 808 | 8 | 0 | 208.8 | 12.3 | TE3 |
| 2020 | 16 | 89 | 63 | 615 | 4 | 0 | 145.5 | 9.1 | TE12 |
| 2019 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 0.1 | TE111 |
| 2018 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 23.6 | 2.1 | TE72 |
| Career | 127 | 605 | 424 | 4,271 | 27 | 0 | 1007.1 | 7.9 | — |
Dalton Schultz Game Log FAQ
How did Dalton Schultz do in his last game?
Dalton Schultz scored 6.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Colts, a 19–17 loss, a TE32 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 30 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Dalton Schultz score in his last game?
Dalton Schultz scored 6.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Colts, a TE32 finish for the week. That was 7.2 below his season average of 13.2.
How many receiving yards did Dalton Schultz have in his last game?
Dalton Schultz had 30 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 3 at the Colts, from 3 targets.
How many touchdowns did Dalton Schultz score in his last game?
Dalton Schultz did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Colts; his 6.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Dalton Schultz have in his last game?
Dalton Schultz caught 3 of 3 targets for 30 yards in Week 3 at the Colts.
What were Dalton Schultz's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Bengals, a 20–6 loss, Dalton Schultz caught 12 of 14 targets for 140 yards. That was 26.0 PPR points, a TE1 finish.
What was Dalton Schultz's best game this season?
Dalton Schultz's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Bengals: 26.0 PPR points, a TE1 finish. He caught 12 of 14 targets for 140 yards.
What was Dalton Schultz's worst game this season?
Dalton Schultz's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Colts: 6.0 PPR points, a TE32 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 30 yards.
How many games has Dalton Schultz scored a touchdown in this season?
Dalton Schultz has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Dalton Schultz's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Schultz's weekly results from any season from 2018 through 2025.
Dalton Schultz Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy TE1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE10 last season at 10.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE7 at 13.2 PPR points per game, against 10.5 over 17 games last season (TE10). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 7th of 81 in route participation (83.9%), 6th of 82 in target share (19.2%) and 18th of 82 in efficiency (1.52 yards per route run). His points come from his target share. C.J. Stroud is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Foster Moreau is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Cowboys in Week 4 (8th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Schultz quietly turned in his best advanced profile yet in 2025, ranking sixth among tight ends with 0.355 EPA per play and a 58.5% success rate while soaking up a 19.2% target share. He ran 512 routes, drew 106 targets, and converted 82 of them into 777 yards on a tidy 77.4% catch rate with just two drops. That target volume and 0.207 targets per route run make him a dependable PPR floor and a genuine safety valve for CJ Stroud.
The ceiling is the problem. Despite 11 red-zone and six end-zone looks, he found the end zone only three times, extending a years-long touchdown drought that caps his scoring. With Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and the rookie pass-catchers competing for work, his efficiency stays modest. As a back-end TE2 going around the 11th round, he is a steady plug-in whose top-10 upside hinges entirely on touchdowns finally arriving.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 6.2
- Drop rate
- 1.9%
- Red-zone targets
- 11
- Route participation
- 83.9%
- YAC per reception
- 4.4
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Cowboys in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 DAL, 8thWk 5 TEN, 30thWk 6 JAX, 27thWk 7 NYG, 17th
- Every-down route participation83.9% route participation, 7th of 81 TEs in 2025.
- Heavy target share19.2% target share, 6th of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Foster Moreau is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Titans in Week 5 (30th) and the Jaguars in Week 6 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Dalton Schultz Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Dalton Schultz's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Dalton Schultz projects as a target-heavy TE1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. His target share (19.2% target share, 6th of 82 TEs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Dalton Schultz's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Dalton Schultz is the TE7 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in TE1 territory, a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
What is Dalton Schultz's projected role going forward?
Dalton Schultz is the listed starting TE, with Foster Moreau next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Dalton Schultz get more targets?
Dalton Schultz's targets are holding steady: 8.5 a game over his last two games against 8.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Dalton Schultz's fantasy football upside?
Dalton Schultz's upside: his ceiling this season is 26.0 PPR points (Week 2, TE1), his target share (19.2% target share, 6th of 82 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Cowboys in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Dalton Schultz's fantasy value?
Dalton Schultz's risks: Foster Moreau is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Titans in Week 5 and the Jaguars in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Dalton Schultz's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Dalton Schultz Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs DAL, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Limited | Due Fri |
| Week 3@ IND, Sep 27 | — | — | — | DNP | Played |
| Week 2vs CIN, Sep 20 | — | — | — | DNP | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in nine seasons, including two knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a hamstring injury in 2023; nothing else has cost him more than 2 games.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Hamstring injury · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 2 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 2 |
| Shoulder | 2 | 0 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 4 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Knee injuries in 2022 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, played through
- 4 games in 9 seasons, 2 of them in 2023
- 7 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Dalton Schultz Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Schultz a game this season.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable Suffered a calf injury in the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Patriots and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
- 2025
Knee Played through
Appeared on the injury report as a limited participant in practice with a knee issue ahead of Week 16 but did not miss the game.
- 2025
Shoulder Played through
Managed a shoulder injury leading up to Week 12 but did not result in any missed games.
- 2024
AC Joint · Right Played through
Sustained a possible right shoulder AC joint injury in Week 13 after going airborne to leap a defender.
- 2024
Ankle Played through
Was sidelined at practice during the week with an ankle injury but was cleared to play in Week 2.
- 2023
Hamstring 2 games
Missed two games (Week 13 and Week 14) due to a hamstring strain suffered in Week 12.
- 2022
PCL Sprain · Right 2 games
Suffered a right knee sprain (PCL) in Week 2 which caused him to miss the following two games.
If Schultz Misses Time
Next man up: Foster Moreau
Foster Moreau is next on the Texans depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Schultz misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and C.J. Stroud would lose one of his main options.
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Dalton Schultz Injury FAQ
Is Dalton Schultz injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Dalton Schultz is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Dalton Schultz playing this week?
Dalton Schultz has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cowboys on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Dalton Schultz practice today?
Dalton Schultz was a limited participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri limited.
Has Dalton Schultz missed any games this season?
No. Dalton Schultz has played in every Texans game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Dalton Schultz's injury history?
Dalton Schultz has 7 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 4 games in all: 2 for a hamstring injury in 2023 and 2 for a right PCL sprain in 2022.
What was Dalton Schultz's most recent injury?
Dalton Schultz's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Dalton Schultz have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2022 and 2025 (2 games missed) and shoulder injuries in 2024 and 2025 (no games missed).
What was Dalton Schultz's worst injury?
Dalton Schultz's longest absence came from a hamstring injury in 2023, which cost him 2 games of the 4 he has missed in his career.
Latest Dalton Schultz News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Schultz with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Schultz struggles at Indianapolis
3 REC, 30 YDS (3 TGT)
6.0 fantasy points · TE32
Schultz caught 3 of 3 targets for 30 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. That was 12% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 6–20 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Schultz posts season high in loss vs. Cincinnati
26.0 fantasy points · TE1 · 12.8 above his 13.2 average
Schultz caught 12 of 14 targets for 140 yards in the 20–6 loss vs. Cincinnati. That was 28% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Schultz quiet in loss vs. Buffalo
7.5 fantasy points · TE21 · 5.7 below his 13.2 average
Schultz caught 4 of 8 targets for 35 yards in the 36–31 loss vs. Buffalo. That was 22% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Texans Teammates News
Updates on Schultz's quarterback and target competition.
- C.J. Stroud: Two TDs, two fumbles in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Extension talks paused (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Leads TD drive in brief outing (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Change in plans for Thursday's contest (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Strong offseason, per OC (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Texans
Team reporting from houstontexans.com, Dynasty Command.
Dalton Schultz News FAQ
What is the latest news on Dalton Schultz?
The latest Schultz update, from September 27: Schultz struggles at Indianapolis. Schultz caught 3 of 3 targets for 30 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. That was 12% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Dalton Schultz news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 6.0 fantasy points, a TE32 finish, 7.2 below his 13.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Dalton Schultz Bio
Dalton Schultz is a tight end for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 86. Born July 11, 1996, in Sandy, UT, he attended Bingham and played college football at Stanford.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Schultz in round 4, pick 137, of the 2018 NFL Draft. Since then, Schultz joined the Houston Texans in 2023.
In 109 regular-season games since 2018, he has caught 424 passes for 4,271 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Houston Texans Current team2023–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 50 of 52 games.
Dallas Cowboys2018–2022
Selected in round 4, pick 137, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 51 of 75 games.
College: Stanford
Transactions
- ContractSigned a one-year, $12.6 million contract extension with the Houston Texans.
- Re-signedRe-signed with Houston on a three-year, $36 million deal.
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
- DraftedSelected by the Dallas Cowboys in round 4, pick 137.
About Dalton Schultz: Bio FAQ
How old is Dalton Schultz?
Dalton Schultz is 30 years old. He was born on July 11, 1996. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.
How tall is Dalton Schultz?
Dalton Schultz is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 242 pounds, and plays tight end for the Houston Texans.
How much does Dalton Schultz weigh?
Dalton Schultz weighs 242 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Dalton Schultz wear?
Dalton Schultz wears number 86 for the Houston Texans. He plays tight end.
What position does Dalton Schultz play?
Dalton Schultz plays tight end for the Houston Texans, wearing number 86. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.
What team does Dalton Schultz play for?
Dalton Schultz plays for the Houston Texans as a tight end. He has been with the Texans since 2023.
Where did Dalton Schultz go to college?
Dalton Schultz played college football at Stanford, after attending Bingham (UT). The Dallas Cowboys drafted him out of Stanford in 2018.
When was Dalton Schultz drafted?
The Dallas Cowboys selected Dalton Schultz in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the 137th overall pick, out of Stanford.
What round was Dalton Schultz drafted in?
Dalton Schultz was a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, taken 137th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.
What pick was Dalton Schultz in the NFL Draft?
Dalton Schultz was the 137th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round.
Where is Dalton Schultz from?
Dalton Schultz went to high school in Utah, at Bingham, before playing college football at Stanford.
When is Dalton Schultz's birthday?
Dalton Schultz's birthday is July 11. He was born on July 11, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Dalton Schultz been in the NFL?
2026 is Dalton Schultz's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018 as a fourth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What teams has Dalton Schultz played for?
Dalton Schultz has played for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Dalton Schultz enter the NFL?
Dalton Schultz entered the NFL in 2018, when the Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 9th season.