Houston Texans
AFC South | 10-7-0
Avg PTS
21.88
Rank: 19th
Avg Yds
352.89
Rank: 13th
Avg PYds
235.74
Rank: 15th
Avg RYds
117.16
Rank: 12th
Posted 4/26/2025 2:08 am GMT
Iowa State WR Jaylin Noel was selected by the Houston Texans with the 79th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Houston already added Noel's college teammate earlier in the draft, and fantasy owners will need to see how the pecking order shakes out before deciding which rookie will offer more upside.
Posted 4/25/2025 11:11 pm GMT
Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins was selected by the Houston Texans with the 34th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Higgins could see early playing time as a rookie with Tank Dell's availability uncertain. Fantasy players should keep an eye on him during training camp to have a better understanding of his role. He could be a late round pick in some fantasy leagues but probably will not be a starting option most weeks.
Posted 4/21/2025 6:24 pm GMT
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud told reporters on Monday, April 21, that he will be "taking full ownership (of the offense)" and "running the show."
Huddle Up: At this point, Stroud will be given more responsibility behind an offensive line that - at least on paper - appears to be worse than last year's disastrous group. With that said, it will probably help the Texans' cause if Stroud feels free to react to what he sees from the defense in real time as opposed to occasionally deferring to the center on line calls. Stroud should be considered a high-upside fantasy QB2 at this moment, although a draft haul that includes a good offensive lineman or two and a solid receiver could bump him into the low-end TE1 discussion.
Posted 3/14/2025 2:09 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk restructured his contract Friday, March 14, to create $12 million of salary cap space.
Huddle Up: Kirk struggled with a 27-379-1 line in eight games last season and is now two years removed from his 1,000-yard breakout campaign. He's still just 28 and in a better situation. He'll be a WR4 with WR3 potential.
Posted 3/06/2025 9:21 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Christian Kirk will be traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft choice, according to sources.
Huddle Up: The Jaguars were going to release Kirk this offseason, so they receive a draft pick in the trade. Brian Thomas Jr. is the only reliable Jaguars receiver for fantasy players at this point, but they could add others this offseason.
Posted 3/05/2025 10:46 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) underwent surgery Wednesday, March 5, to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see when Dell will be able to return to the field. He is a big part of the offense when healthy but may not be an option for players during the early part of the 2025 season.
Posted 3/05/2025 8:38 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Christian Kirk is expected to be released, according to sources Wednesday, March 5.
Huddle Up: Kirk missed the final nine games of the 2024 season due to a collarbone injury, but he struggled to provide much value before that. The 28-year-old had only one finish inside the top-24 before his injury, but he can still provide some slot depth for a needy team. For fantasy purposes, though, Kirk is best viewed as a WR4 option with a capped ceiling.
Posted 2/16/2025 4:14 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) is expected to make a full recovery from his injured knee and should have the opportunity to resume his career at some point, according to multiple sources. He has already undergone one surgical procedure to repair his lateral collateral and medial collateral ligaments and is slated to undergo another procedure to reconstruct his torn anterior cruciate ligament soon. He also dislocated his entire knee but no longer requires the use of crutches.
Huddle Up: Dell has a long road of recovery ahead of him and should not be counted on for 2025 fantasy drafts. There is a slim chance that he will be able to resume playing late in the 2025 season but 2026 appears to be more likely, although no official timeline has been released by the Texans.
Posted 2/13/2025 7:42 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) is "on the right track" and "in much better spirits," according to head coach DeMeco Ryans on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Huddle Up: Dell is just under a month removed from the first of what is expected to be multiple surgeries on the knee injury he suffered in December. While there is a possibility that Dell can play at some point late in the 2025 season, fantasy managers should not hold their breath, as there is little chance he will be fully recovered from all of his injuries (torn ACL, MCL and LCL, meniscus damage and a dislocated kneecap) until 2026.
Posted 2/02/2025 4:41 am GMT
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud was hurried a league-high 66 times during the 2024 season, according to Pro Football Reference.
Huddle Up: This news likely does not come as a shock to anyone who regularly watched the Texans, as the offensive line struggled to stay healthy and keep Stroud clean. What is slightly more alarming is that he was hurried 19 more times than he was as a rookie and 13 more times than any other quarterback in 2024. One of the top priorities for Houston this offseason will be upgrading the offensive line and adding some quality depth to it. The Texans will be hard-pressed to push the elite teams in the AFC until he gets more help from his offensive line.
Posted 1/26/2025 8:44 pm GMT
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud was pressured 174 times during the 2024 regular season, which led the NFL in that category.
Huddle Up: Stroud lost several of his receivers to injury this season, so he had to work with new receivers some weeks. He finished the season with 3,727 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in 17 games. He probably will be a low-end No. 1 or a high-end No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues next season.
Posted 1/21/2025 1:36 am GMT
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) does not have a timetable for his return at this point since it is too early in his recovery, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Huddle Up: Dell suffered a serious knee injury near the end of the season, so there is a good chance that he will not be ready for the start of the 2025 season. Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation during the offseason because Dell can be at least a flex option when healthy.
Posted 1/18/2025 8:08 pm GMT
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) is officially active for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Huddle Up: Mixon did not practice much during the week but should see plenty of touches against the Kansas City Chiefs. He has played well this season and should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/17/2025 1:51 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) has a good chance of playing Saturday, Jan. 18, against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Huddle Up: Mixon suffered the ankle injury at some point this week, and Dameon Pierce could see a larger load than normal. Mixon would be an RB2 in playoff leagues if he's able to go, but Pierce looks to be a flex candidate.
Posted 1/16/2025 10:24 pm GMT
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 16, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Huddle Up: Schultz should see some targets in the passing game against the Kansas City Chiefs this week but has been held to under 30 yards in each of his last three games. He could be a possible starting option in fantasy leagues but is not a must-start option.
Posted 1/16/2025 3:31 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) had the first of several surgeries on his injured knee Thursday, Jan. 16.
Huddle Up: There's no timetable for his return, but he shouldn't be counted on for 2025 drafts. He suffered tears to his ACL, MCL and LCL while also suffering damage to his meniscus and a dislocated kneecap.
Posted 1/15/2025 10:25 pm GMT
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Huddle Up: Schultz seems to have a good chance to be available and likely will see a handful of targets if he plays. He posted only 23 yards in the Wild Card playoff game and is only a possible starting option in some leagues.
Posted 1/15/2025 10:22 pm GMT
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players should monitor the situation to see if Mixon is in any danger of missing the playoff game. He will be a significant part of the offense if he plays and should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 1/14/2025 11:45 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (rest) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Huddle Up: Collins should be good to go and a focal point of the offense coming off a 7-122-1 receiving line in Houston's wild-card win. He's a strong starting option in DFS and playoff leagues against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Posted 1/10/2025 1:14 am GMT
Houston Texans WR John Metchie (shoulder) is expected to play in the Wild Card playoff game despite being listed as questionable to the game.
Huddle Up: Metchie likely will be targeted a few times against the Los Angeles Chargers this week but can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/08/2025 11:21 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR John Metchie (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Metchie has been targeted 16 times over the last three games but has not posted more than 48 yards in any of those games. He probably will see a few targets this week if he plays but can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 9:30 pm GMT
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz caught three passes for 29 yards against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18. He was targeted three times during the game.
Huddle Up: Schultz has been targeted at least six times in three of the last five games but posted at least 50 yards in only one of those games. He will see a few targets next week but could be a possible low-end No. 1 tight end in some leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 9:27 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins caught five passes for 38 yards and one touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18. He was targeted five times during the game.
Huddle Up: Collins is the main option in the passing game for the Texans and has posted at least five receptions in four of the last six games. He will see a good amount of targets during the Wild Card game and should be a starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 9:20 pm GMT
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon rushed for 23 yards on five carries against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18. He also caught one pass for five yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Mixon saw limited touches against the Titans because the team had already clinched a playoff spot. He should see plenty of touches during the Wild Card playoff game and should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 9:17 pm GMT
Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce rushed for 176 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Joe Mixon received limited touches this week, so Pierce made the most of his opportunity in the running game. He probably will only see a handful of touches during the Wild Card playoff game and can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 9:11 pm GMT
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud went 6-for-6 for 50 yards and one touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18.
Huddle Up: The Texans clinched the No. 4 seen in the AFC before the game, so Stroud did not see much playing time against the Titans. He has been held to under 250 yards in each of his last six games but could still be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues next week.
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