Should you start Dalton Schultz in Week 3 if Nico Collins is out?
Charlie Cummings examines whether Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is worth starting in fantasy football lineups for Week 3, given Nico Collins' absence.
Nico Collins
WR · Houston Texans · #12
Out
Status
- College
- Michigan
Week
Week 2
Matchup
Cincinnati Bengals
DFS salary
$7,000
Projection
18.0
This week's outlook
Collins is ruled out, so bench him regardless of the strong matchup or last week's productive line. There's nothing to build on until he's cleared to return; check the injury report before lineups lock for any change in status.
Recent form
Season: 7 rush yds · 7 rec · 75 rec yds
- Wk 1vs BUFL 31-367 rush yds, 7 rec, 75 rec yds, 1 rec TD17.7 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · HOU | 15 | 0 | 0 |
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