Dalton Schultz

Move along folks, nothing to see here that's fantasy-interesting. Schultz's target share plummeted as the Texans pivoted to having him block more -- often without success. In theory, Schultz will be the third target for the Texans with Nico Collins out. In actuality, that has not mattered yet in fantasy football. Week 8's matchup with the Colts is probably not going to change things.

He was second on the team in targets in Nico Collins' absence, but he couldn't reel in a ball in the red zone for a touchdown and instead it popped up and turned into a pick. Schultz dropped another sideline ball that could have turned into a first down later in the game. It was a game of missed opportunities, but eight targets is as good as gold in This TE Economy, and Schultz is a playable TE1 against the Packers in Week 7.

He was pulled early as the Texans sat their starters in the game's final five minutes, if you were worried about the Davis Mills stats in the box score. Stroud's one interception hit Dalton Schultz's hands in the end zone and popped up into the hands of Marcus Jones, it was one of four pass attempts over 20 yards on the day that Stroud had as the Texans jumped out to an early 14-0 lead and were never really threatened. Things get a little bit harder for the second-year star next week as the Texans head to Green Bay. Stroud should easily remain on the QB1 line in that game.

Schultz is mainly catching dumpoffs, and he's not generating much fantasy value. He's had just one red zone target in five weeks. He's been under 35 yards in all five weeks. It's hard to recommend him in fantasy leagues at this point.