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There was a hot debate heading into the 2021 season between those supporting Dalton Schultz and those supporting Blake Jarwin. Practically everyone agreed that the Cowboys' tight end position had some excellent potential heading into the year, but a split tight end situation is rarely great for fantasy production. Jarwin struggled to stay on the field for the second straight season which gave Schultz an opportunity to run as the unquestioned TE1 in Dallas.
Schultz responded by ending the debate, delivering the fourth-most fantasy points at tight end in standard scoring formats. His 808 receiving yards were sixth-most at the position and his eight touchdowns were fifth-most, narrowly finishing behind Mark Andrews, Travis Kelce, Hunter Henry, and Dawson Knox who all had nine touchdowns.
Now heading into his third season as the Cowboys' top tight end, there's some serious potential for an even bigger year from Schultz, particularly early in the year. The Cowboys losing both Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson, along with likely being without Michael Gallup to start the season, means that the team will really only have two pass catchers - CeeDee Lamb and Dalton Schultz - on the roster who have any real history of production in the NFL. Schultz finished the 2021 season with the sixth-most total targets at the tight end position and that was when he was competing with much better receivers for passes.
Don't expect a Travis Kelce-like season from Schultz, but an even higher target share in a good Dallas offense should lead to a high floor for those investing in him in fantasy. Schultz is a safe option who could be a legitimate needle mover this season, especially early in the year.
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 Dalton Schultz dealing with PCL injury
TE uncertain for Week 3
By: Doug Orth | Tue Sep 20, 12:20 am
|  | Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the team feels “good about the scan” today for TE Dalton Schultz. Team won’t know whether Schultz will be available next Monday at Giants until leading up closer to game. (Michael Gehlken on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: While the team might feel good about the scan, most fantasy managers will not have the luxury of waiting for the Cowboys to decide if he can play in Week 3 with their game being on Monday against the Giants. Even if he does play, it is hard to imagine he will be effective with a similar injury to the one that bothered Ezekiel Elliott most of last season. Jake Ferguson would most likely start in his place if he sits, but it is very likely there are better options available on the wire.
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