Dalton Schultz

Dalton Schultz enters 2026 as a reliable but unspectacular fantasy tight end, and the safest expectation is that he settles in as a midrange TE2 with weekly PPR utility. After a strong 2025 season in which he posted 82 catches for 777 yards and three touchdowns on 106 targets, he remains Houston’s top pass-catching tight end heading into the new year.

The biggest reason to temper expectations is target competition. Houston added veteran Foster Moreau in free agency, drafted Marlin Klein in the second round, and should also get more from Cade Stover after his 2025 foot injury, which could trim Schultz’s share of the work even if he stays first on the depth chart. Schultz’s fantasy value has always been driven more by volume than big plays, since he has never averaged more than 10.8 yards per catch in his career.

There is no major injury or team-change concern for Schultz right now, and that stability helps his floor. The Texans also signed him to a one-year extension through 2027, so he is locked into the offense and should continue functioning as a dependable safety valve for C.J. Stroud. That said, Houston’s strong defense and deeper receiver room make it less likely Schultz repeats last year’s target total.

For fantasy drafters, Schultz is best viewed as a steady TE2 who can be started in favorable matchups or as a bye-week fill-in, especially in PPR formats. He is not the kind of tight end you draft for explosive upside, but his route volume and short-area role should keep him on the fantasy radar all season. If your roster already has a higher-ceiling tight end, Schultz is more appealing as a depth option than as a player to build around.

Updated 06/08/2026