That doesn't mean the former Stanford Cardinal is having a down year either; the Texans tight end is, in fact, leading the team with 70 catches. Schultz could well be the Texans' unsung hero on the offensive side of the ball, but starting quarterback C.J. Stroud really values the chemistry he enjoys with his teammate.

Q: The Texans started the season slowly, losing the first three games of the year. However, they enter the weekend on a six-game winning streak. What’s been the difference between the first half of the season and the second half?

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