Dalton Schultz

Dalton Schultz enters 2026 as a dependable but modest fantasy option, and the strongest recent signal is that Houston locked him in with a one-year extension, keeping him in a familiar offense for the season. That stability matters, because Schultz has already shown he can handle a meaningful target share; last season he finished as the TE11 in half-PPR after posting 82 catches for 777 yards and three scores.

The profile is still pretty clear: Schultz is a volume-driven tight end who can help in PPR formats, but he is not usually a big touchdown threat. Recent projections have him around the low- to mid-TE2 range for 2026, with forecasts in the neighborhood of 63 to 66 catches, roughly 620 to 640 yards, and about 3 to 4 touchdowns.

Health is the main thing to watch, but the latest injury news is encouraging. Schultz suffered a calf injury in Houston’s playoff loss in January, missed the rest of that game, and the Texans later said they did not expect it to be serious. If he is healthy coming into the fall, there is no indication that the calf issue should significantly affect his 2026 role.

For fantasy managers, Schultz looks like a safe fallback TE2 with weekly streaming appeal, especially in PPR leagues and in matchups where Houston needs him as a chain-mover. He is not the kind of tight end to chase for upside alone, but his steady target volume and secure team situation make him a smart, boring value pick if you wait on the position.