Texans TE Dalton Schultz Stands Out As Top Receiver Against Chiefs
Jan 18, 2025, 5:37 PM
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 18: Dalton Schultz #86 of the Houston Texans makes a catch against Bryan Cook #6 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, Miss. – Former Bingham High standout Dalton Schultz was one of Houston’s top targets in the Divisional Round against the Chiefs on Saturday.
In a game where the Kansas City defense looked dominant, Schultz stepped up with four receptions for 63 yards.
Stroud finds Schultz for a 34-yard gain
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The only Texans receiver to outperform Schultz was Nico Collins who finished with five receptions for 81 yards.
Two of the former Bingham High star’s four catches were highlights. He picked up a big chunk on a 34-yard catch-and-run in the first. Then, late in the fourth, he pulled down an improbable one-handed sideline grab to move the chains.
Schultz has played in 10 postseason games in his career. The Divisional matchup in Kansas City was his third-best in terms of total yards.
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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 19, 2025
Other than the dominant Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce connection, it was a rough night passing for both teams.
The games only receiving touchdown came from Kelce in the third quarter. The other points scored came from a rushing touchdown for each team and a barrage of field goals.
About Dalton Schultz
Following his high school career at Bingham, Schultz played for the Stanford Cardinals.
After his time at Stanford, the Cowboys selected Schultz during the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Schultz saw little playing time during his first two seasons in the league. In 2020, he caught the first touchdown of his NFL career and finished the year with four scores.
In 2021, Schultz had a breakout year for Dallas. He had 78 catches for 808 yards and eight touchdowns.
SPIKE THAT 🤬 pic.twitter.com/B9jDBzypvo
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 1, 2024
In 2022, the former Miner posted 57 catches for 577 yards and five touchdowns.
In March 2023, Schultz signed with the Texans after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Cowboys.
In his first season as a Texan, Schultz pulled down 59 receptions for 635 yards and five touchdowns.
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