Dalton Schultz

Because several Texans and their top receiver are hurt, Schultz should get more looks and is a safe tight end start this week against Tampa Bay, who often gives up points to tight ends. He only had 3 catches for 28 yards and played about half the time last week, so don’t expect a huge game—more steady than spectacular.

He’s worth starting because the Rams have been soft against tight ends and Houston looks like it will target Schultz more this week. He probably won’t explode for a huge score, but he’s a steady middle option if you need a reliable tight end or if Houston’s top receivers aren’t playing.

Draft Dalton Schultz in the late rounds as a backup tight end — he gets regular looks so he’s worth a bench spot, but he probably won’t be a weekly starter unless Houston and their quarterback improve. People are split on him, so treat this as a low-confidence pick.

Skip him in early or middle rounds; only pick him in the late rounds to keep on your bench. He’s getting older, has more receivers fighting for catches, and mostly helps when he scores a touchdown, so he can be quiet some weeks.