Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz has had a quiet first half against the Indianapolis Colts. The 30-year-old has yet to see a target, raising questions about whether he is dealing with an injury or simply not being involved in the offense.
Dalton Schultz had one of the best games of his career in Week 2 for the Houston Texans, as per Heavy. But in Week 3, the Indianapolis Colts appear to be focused on stopping the tight end.
Schultz did not make a single catch in the first half. His quiet game came during a slow start for Houston, which trailed the Colts at halftime in a matchup between two teams that entered the game at 0-2.
If the Texans want to come back in the second half, Schultz may need to become more involved. For the Colts, continuing to limit him could help them protect their lead.
Is Dalton Schultz playing today?
Schultz is active, healthy, and playing. He just isn’t seeing the ball at all for Houston. The Texans attempted 11 passes in the first half, with quarterback CJ Stroud spreading the ball to six different players. Schultz wasn’t one of them.
Backup tight end Foster Moreau, meanwhile, got three targets. He caught two passes, including a seven-yard touchdown.
Schultz’s lack of involvement raised questions about why he was not being used. However, the report notes that Moreau also played a lot in Week 2, so his involvement is not completely unusual.