Injuries have depleted the Texans, and our expert MNF predictions expect Dalton Schultz to have a big receiving night against the Buccaneers!
Injuries have depleted the Houston Texans, and our expert MNF predictions expect Dalton Schultz to have a big receiving night against the Buccaneers! The Monday night doubleheader kicks off with Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading on the road for the second straight week, this time to face a Houston Texans team that didn’t score a single touchdown in Week 1—yet still enters as a 2.
5-point home favorite. With injuries thinning Houston’s pass-catching depth, expect heavy volume for Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz. could be down starting center Jake Andrews, who’s dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Chris Godwin and Christian Kirk are also expected to miss the game. Both teams struggled to run the ball in Week 1, and these injuries could push even more volume toward the passing game on both sides. One player who could benefit isSchultz played 54% of snaps with a 60% route share in Week 1 against the Rams. He was splitting time with, a blocking-first tight end who significantly cut into his workload. But Stover is now out indefinitely with a fractured foot, clearing the way for a bigger role for Schultz. That’s important because Houston’s secondary pass-catching options are underwhelming. After Nico Collins, the Texans rotated through Xavier Hutchinson , Justin Watson , and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel . Nick Chubb doesn’t offer much in the passing game either. Schultz went 3/28/0 on five targets in Week 1, but with more routes and limited WR competition, he’s in line for a bump. I’m projecting six to seven targets, four to five catches, and 45+ receiving yards. The Bucs also gave up seven catches on eight targets to Kyle Pitts last week. With key offensive linemen out on both sides and poor run production in Week 1, we could see a pass-heavy script in Houston—and the indoor setting only boosts efficiency and volume through the air.is the clear WR1 and draws a Tampa Bay defense that let Drake London finish as the second-most targeted WR in Week 1. On the other side, Mike Evans led the Bucs in both air yards and targets, while rookie Emeka Egbuka turned four catches into 67 yards. Both will be heavily involved with Chris Godwin expected to be out again.is set up to be the No. 2 option in the Texans’ passing game. With Christian Kirk out and the Texans now relying on RB2, this WR group is among the thinnest in the NFL. Schultz should see consistent usage in a game script that favors passing.had a 64% route share to Rachaad White's 12% and the latter might not be in the plans of this offense with Liam Coen off in Jacksonville. His every-down usage might rival some of the top dogs in the NFL this year. Schultz should be a factor in the red zone, with Nick Chubb not the answer for the run game, and a plethora of inexperience and a lack of catching talent in the receiver group. The Stover injury should turn him into a big usage guy Monday night.The Houston Texans have only hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 22 games . Find more NFL betting trends for Buccaneers vs. Texans.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Josh Inglis is a rising star in the sports betting content space, specializing in MLB, NHL, and NFL markets. Since joining Covers in 2019, Josh has focused his betting expertise on player props and derivative markets, finding them easier for beating the closing line compared to sides and totals. His engaging analysis and content have been showcased on major networks such as TSN, VSiN, BetMGM Network, and NBC. Josh is a prolific bettor, tracking over 2,500 bets annually and he consistently shares his results through monthly transparency reports. At Covers, he is renowned for his MLB release shows and NHL Puck Props, which are integral parts of the site's live content lineup. Before his tenure at Covers, Josh spent a decade teaching while pursuing sports media on the side. He has also contributed to live global senior-level broadcasts for the WBSC. Josh advocates for sports bettors to bet early, emphasizing the importance of securing better numbers by beating the public to the market. He also advises having multiple sportsbook accounts to ensure access to the best possible odds.Sep 14, 2025If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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