2024 Receiving Stats
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5
YDS
37
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7.4
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Schultz forwent the opportunity to be the top tight end on the free-agent market for a second consecutive offseason, instead re-signing with the Texans this March on a three-year, $36 million contract. His first year in Houston was similar statistically to Schultz’s last three campaigns in Dallas; the 6-foot-5, 244-pound tight end caught 59 of 88 targets for 635 yards and five touchdowns in 15 appearances for the Texans, after averaging 66 catches for 667 yards and 5.7 TDs from 2020 to 2022. C.J. Stroud led all qualified quarterbacks in passing yards per game as a rookie, and while Schultz finished second on the team in targets, Stroud’s preference for pushing the ball downfield elevated the Texans’ wide receivers more so than their tight ends and running backs. Nonetheless, Schultz has a long track record of success and a skilled quarterback throwing him the ball, which is a recipe for respectable fantasy production even if he's only the fourth option in Houston's passing game behind WRs Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell. Read Past Outlooks
Limited practice Wednesday
Schultz (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Schultz missed back-to-back practices last week before logging a full session Friday and avoiding a Week 2 injury designation. In the Texans' subsequent win over the Bears, Schultz caught two of his three targets for 21 yards while logging a 71 percent snap share. With no reported setbacks in that contest, it's plausible that Schultz's listed limitations Wednesday were simply load management ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Schultz missed back-to-back practices last week before logging a full session Friday and avoiding a Week 2 injury designation. In the Texans' subsequent win over the Bears, Schultz caught two of his three targets for 21 yards while logging a 71 percent snap share. With no reported setbacks in that contest, it's plausible that Schultz's listed limitations Wednesday were simply load management ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Dalton Schultz's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
20.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.39% Team Air Yards
8.1%% Team Targets
10.6%Avg Depth of Target
5.7 YdsCatch Rate
83.3%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.6% Targeted On Route
11.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Dalton Schultz run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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54 routes 6 targets
17 routes 3 targets
6 routes 1 target
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Vikings pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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55.5
Cornerbacks
86.5
Safeties
34.1
Linebackers
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2024 Dalton Schultz Split Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Schultz signed a one-year contract with the Texans in free agency after spending his first five NFL seasons in Dallas. After barely seeing the field his first two years, Schultz carved out a substantial role over three subsequent campaigns, drawing at least 89 targets each season while totaling exactly 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns over that three-year span. He’ll face a downgrade at quarterback, at least short term, with the Texans either starting Davis Mills or second overall pick C.J. Stroud. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott threw 37 TDs in 2021 alone, helping Schultz set career highs with 808 yards and eight touchdowns that year. At no point was Schultz the focal point of the Dallas passing attack, and Houston’s lack of established pass catchers could lead to more targets (but also more defensive attention) for the 6-foot-5 tight end.
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Logs two catches in win
Schultz caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over Chicago.
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Good to go against Bears
Schultz (ankle) was a full participant in practice Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Back at practice
Schultz (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Diagnosed with ankle sprain
Schultz suffered an ankle sprain early in Sunday's 29-22 win over Colts but managed to play through the injury, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Not practicing Thursday
Schultz (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Ranked as 10th-best tight end
In his survey of NFL executives, coaches and scouts ranking the best players at each position, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com has Schultz 10th among tight ends heading into 2024.
ANALYSIS
After spending the first five years of his career with Dallas, Schultz joined Houston on a one-year deal ahead of the 2023 season. He finished second among Texans' pass catchers with 88 targets, and third with 635 yards and five touchdowns, which earned him a three-year, $36 million extension during the offseason. He may not have the numbers of Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews or George Kittle, but Schultz's consistency as both a pass catcher and blocker makes him an important piece of the offense as the Texans look to make the playoffs for the second straight year.
After spending the first five years of his career with Dallas, Schultz joined Houston on a one-year deal ahead of the 2023 season. He finished second among Texans' pass catchers with 88 targets, and third with 635 yards and five touchdowns, which earned him a three-year, $36 million extension during the offseason. He may not have the numbers of Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews or George Kittle, but Schultz's consistency as both a pass catcher and blocker makes him an important piece of the offense as the Texans look to make the playoffs for the second straight year.