The Houston Texans (3-4) will host the Denver Broncos (6-2) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Dalton Schultz.
Is Schultz Playing in Week 9?
Schultz didn’t practice on Wednesday due to knee and shoulder injuries, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Texans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Schultz in Week 9?
Dalton Schultz battled through an apparent shoulder injury during the second half, but one week after he recorded season bests in yards per route, fantasy points, targets, and fantasy points relative to expectations, he had his worst week in each of those categories against the 49ers.
Fun times.
The disappointment came not in us expecting the Week 7 success to be sustained, but that he’d be a safe option in a game where both Nico Collins and Christian Kirk were inactive.
He had a window of opportunity to elevate into a different tier at the position, but he failed miserably. Schultz is an average target earner in an offense with upside, a sentence I’ve penned this season about Colston Loveland, Dalton Kincaid, and Hunter Henry, among others.
I’m giving him one more week where I can, but by no means should you feel obligated to do so.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Schultz’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Schultz is projected to score 8.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Schultz to have 3 receptions for 33 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Broncos at Texans
Since the Texans play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
