(This story was updated to add new information.)
The Houston Texans are looking to secure their seventh consecutive road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars entering the fourth quarter, but the offense could be missing a signature player.
Tight end Dalton Schultz left during the third quarter with a shoulder injury and could be out for the rest of the game, depending on further evaluation. The Texans need a win to secure a 4-1 record in conference play before next week’s bye.
Here’s the latest on the Texans’ veteran tight end.
Dalton Schultz injury update
During the third quarter, Schultz suffered a shoulder injury when he hurdled a defender trying to pick up a first down. He remained down on the ground for a moment and was slow to get up before heading to the sidelines.
The Texans listed the tight end as questionable to return, though he managed to be healthy enough to come back in for the fourth quarter. He hauled in a 22-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud for his first scoring opportunity of the regular season.
Texans Injury Update:
#86 TE Dalton Schultz is questionable with a shoulder injury.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 1, 2024
Losing him for an extensive period of time would have been a concern because the Texans are short of tight ends.
Following the scoring drive, Schultz has caught five passes for 61 yards.
Texans TE depth chart
If Schultz were to miss the rest of the game, Houston would be limited to rookie Cade Stover and former Alabama star Irv Smith Jr. Stover has mostly seen action as the team’s H-back or in 12-personnel this season after being drafted out of Ohio State last April.