Dalton Schultz’s Status and Fantasy Outlook Ahead of Houston Texans’ Game Against Detroit Lions

Dalton Schultz, the tight end for the Houston Texans, is set to face the Detroit Lions in Week 10, despite the team dealing with several key injuries. With wide receiver Nico Collins inactive for the fifth straight game due to a hamstring injury, and Stefon Diggs on injured reserve with a torn ACL, the Texans will rely heavily on other receivers and tight ends.

Schultz has had a modest season so far, catching 26 passes for 244 yards without any touchdowns across nine games. In Week 9, he caught three of his six targets for just 21 yards in a loss to the Jets. This performance aligns with his overall fantasy ranking, where he is currently the TE25 in fantasy points per game, with his best weekly finish being TE19.

For fantasy football purposes, Schultz is not highly recommended for Week 10. Detroit has been one of the toughest defenses against tight ends, allowing the second-fewest receiving yards per game and the fewest fantasy points per game to the position. As a result, Schultz is projected to be a low-end TE2 for this matchup.

Despite the challenging matchup, Schultz remains a key target for the Texans, especially given the absence of other key receivers. He is expected to see significant targets, although his production may be limited by the strong Detroit defense).