The Houston Texans will face the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding TE Dalton Schultz.
Is Dalton Schultz Playing in Week 7?
Schultz is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any unexpected setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Texans’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Dalton Schultz in Week 7?
From PFN Analyst Kyle Soppe
Schultz saw a then-season-high six targets in Week 5 against the Bills, a game in which Nico Collins left early. Then, he saw eight passes directed his way last week with Houston’s WR1 beginning his four-game stay on injured reserve. Coincidence?
I think not.
His on-field target share has increased each week this season, and while he won’t blow you away with the big gain, I’m not sure he has to against a Packers defense that is fifth-worst on a yards-per-attempt basis against the short pass. Schultz’s target plot is — well, it’s consistent:
If Schultz can earn 6-8 targets in this protected shootout, I like his chances at returning top-15 value at the position and potentially more. His four-catch, 27-yard game last week is considered a dud by most. But if he catches two more of those targets for 20 yards, he’s pushing for a TE1 finish.
Remember that you have to adjust your expectations for “viable” TE production. Once you do that, this situation and matchup put Houston’s chain-mover in the discussion for best streamers of the week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 7 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Dalton Schultz’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Schultz is projected to score 9.8 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 4 receptions for 39.9 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Dalton Schultz’s Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 9:15 AM ET on Saturday, January 18. If you're in a Superflex league, make sure you check out our Divisional Round Superflex Rankings.
Divisional Round TE PPR Rankings
1) Sam LaPorta | DET (vs. WAS)
2) Travis Kelce | KC (vs. HOU)
3) Mark Andrews | BAL (at BUF)
4) Dallas Goedert | PHI (vs. LAR)
5) Dalton Kincaid | BUF (vs. BAL)
6) Zach Ertz | WAS (at DET)
7) Isaiah Likely | BAL (at BUF)
8) Dalton Schultz | HOU (at KC)
9) Noah Gray | KC (vs. HOU)
10) Tyler Higbee | LAR (at PHI)
11) Dawson Knox | BUF (vs. BAL)
12) Grant Calcaterra | PHI (vs. LAR)
13) Cade Stover | HOU (at KC)
14) Colby Parkinson | LAR (at PHI)
15) Brock Wright | DET (vs. WAS)
16) John Bates | WAS (at DET)
17) Charlie Kolar | BAL (at BUF)
18) Davis Allen | LAR (at PHI)
19) Hunter Long | LAR (at PHI)
20) Ben Sinnott | WAS (at DET)
21) Shane Zylstra | DET (vs. WAS)
22) Peyton Hendershot | KC (vs. HOU)
23) Quintin Morris | BUF (vs. BAL)
