Dalton Schultz's 2025 outlook is clouded by increased competition for targets and a stable, but uninspiring role with the Texans. Despite ranking TE6 in targets (5.73) and TE5 in targets per route run (0.23), his fantasy production dipped significantly in 2024, ending as TE27 with just 532 yards and two touchdowns. The addition of Christian Kirk and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel limits his ceiling, as the Texans prioritize wide receivers. Schultz's contested catch rate ranks TE9 at 30%, yet his end zone targets per game (0.40, TE8) and first read target percentage (19.61, TE11) suggest a capped red-zone role. With no coaching changes and no major injuries to exploit, his TE2 status remains firm.
