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SOURCE: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan Alexander

Posted 4/06/2026 3:40 pm GMT

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) is expected to be ready for Week 1, in the opinion of beat writer Jonathan Alexander.

Huddle Up: Dell missed the entire 2025 season after an awful knee injury in Week 16 of 2024. He had a 51-667-3 line in 14 games that season and will turn 27 in October. He'll be worth a flyer as a WR4 in fantasy.

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan Alexander

Posted 4/05/2026 7:48 pm GMT

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) is uncertain for organized team activities (OTAs) next month, but he has nearly made it all the way back from a gruesome knee injury in a game in Dec. 2024 when he tore most of the ligaments in his left knee while also dislocating the kneecap. "Tank is grinding," head coach DeMeco Ryans said. "He's showing up every day. Great attitude. He's really working hard. Don't know if at OTAs he'll be there, but he'll be back at some point this year."

Huddle Up: While that's a feel-good story, the Texans have added a lot of young receivers to the mix since Dell went down. Nico Collins is a star, and the team has Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Justin Watson in the mix now. There doesn't look to be a lot of room for Dell, but if he can flash his pre-injury form, there might be a role for him in Houston, or possibly elsewhere. For fantasy purposes, he is strictly a wait-and-see guy at this point.

C.J. Stroud - QB

Posted 4/02/2026 5:51 pm GMT

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans says the team remains confident in QB C.J. Stroud, stating, "The support hasn't wavered."

Huddle Up: Stroud is coming off a season in which he finished as QB20, and he will be down Tank Dell to start the new season. Injuries affected his production, as did the offensive line play, but both areas are improved this offseason, so fantasy players can be optimistic about his play in 2026, the same way the Texans are.

Christian Kirk - WR

Posted 3/16/2026 8:19 pm GMT

Free-agent WR Christian Kirk (Texans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, March 16, worth $6 million, according to sources.

SOURCE: Jordan Schultz

Huddle Up: Kirk will likely be a slot receiver for the 49ers and has a chance to see a decent amount of targets in the passing game. He could be a possible late round pick in deeper leagues but will not be a weekly starting option because of the other pass catchers the 49ers have on the roster.

SOURCE: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Posted 3/06/2026 10:29 pm GMT

Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with the Texans Friday, March 6, worth $12.6 million, according to sources.

Huddle Up: Schultz has been a solid target in the passing game since joining the Texans and should receive a similar workload again next season. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues.

C.J. Stroud - QB

Posted 2/25/2026 1:03 am GMT

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud won't be traded, according to GM Nick Caserio.

SOURCE: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Huddle Up: Stroud has not reached expectations after his 2023 Pro Bowl rookie season, when he threw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns and only five interceptions in 15 games. Last season, Stroud threw for 3,041 yards in 14 games with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Until he proves it on the field, Stroud should be considered a QB2 in just about all formats.

Nico Collins - WR

Posted 2/07/2026 11:07 pm GMT

Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) was able to take part in the Pro Bowl flag football game earlier this week, his first action since suffering a concussion in the AFC wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 12.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Huddle Up: Collins appears to be in the clear heading into the offseason program. He also recently gave his endorsement of QB C.J. Stroud, who finished the playoffs with a rocky performance in New England. The two really had a nice rapport during the regular season, and Collins is a giant part of the Houston offense heading into 2026 and beyond. He remains under contract through the 2027 campaign.

Posted 1/22/2026 1:54 am GMT

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) is expected to be ready for offseason activities, according to general manager Nick Caserio. "He worked very hard," Caserio said. "I think our performance group, they do a really good job. I would anticipate him being available for the offseason. Knowing Tank, he's probably cautiously optimistic that he's going to be able to go out there and be Tank Dell."

Huddle Up: Dell missed the entire season recovering from a knee injury, but he should be back in the mix in 2026. Whether or not he is still the speedy big-play threat he was prior to the injury remains to be seen, but Dell's upside will be worth taking a chance on as a WR4 or WR5.

Posted 1/21/2026 10:01 pm GMT

Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz's (calf) calf injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, according to general manager Nick Caserio.

Huddle Up: It seems like Schultz should be able to participate in most of the offseason workouts despite the injury. He will likely be a solid part of the Texans passing game next season and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in deeper leagues.

Posted 1/19/2026 9:01 pm GMT

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) tried to be medically cleared to play before the end of the 2025 season but was not able to return in time, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Huddle Up: Dell missed the entire season because of his knee injury but should be ready for training camp next season. He will likely be a top three receiver for the Texans in 2026 and can be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in most fantasy leagues.

Cade Stover - TE

Posted 1/18/2026 11:03 pm GMT

Houston Texans TE Cade Stover (knee) left the AFC Divisional Round Game against the New England Patriots in the second half due to a knee injury, and he will not return. He had a single 2-yard catch on three targets with two runs for six yards before departing.

Huddle Up: Stover was seeing some extra looks in the offense with Dalton Schultz going down with a calf injury early. Harrison Bryant, the former FAU standout, will finish up as the top tight end for the Texans.

Woody Marks - RB

Posted 1/18/2026 9:30 pm GMT

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (shoulder) re-entered the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 18, after having exited briefly due to a shoulder ailment.

Huddle Up: It's been tough sledding for Marks and the rushing offense of Houston in the wintry conditions, especially against a hungry New England defense which has been flying around. After going for triple digits in Pittsburgh in the wild-card game win, it's been tough sledding so far.

Posted 1/18/2026 9:23 pm GMT

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots in the first quarter due to a calf injury, and he will not return. He had two receptions for 47 yards, including a 42-yard big gainer, on two targets before departing.

Huddle Up: With Schultz on the shelf, the primary tight end duties will fall to Cade Stover, while Harrison Bryant also could factor in. It's a bummer for Schultz and DFS players, as he was off to a hot start after the early big gainer.

Posted 1/18/2026 8:38 pm GMT

Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots in the first quarter due to a calf injury. He was taken to the blue medical tent, and then to the locker room, and he is considered questionable to return.

Huddle Up: Schultz had a long reception in the first quarter, going for 42 yards, and he had two grabs for 47 yards on two targets before departing. If he cannot return, Cade Stover would likely get a longer look at TE, while Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson, Christian Kirk, Jaylin Noel and Woody Marks, already picking up the slack for Nico Collins, would see even more targets in the passing game.

Posted 1/16/2026 8:37 pm GMT

Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.

Huddle Up: Jordan had a solid role during the end of the regular season but will see a limited workload behind Woody Marks this week. He can be a possible flex option in some leagues but is not a must-start option.

Nico Collins - WR

Posted 1/16/2026 8:36 pm GMT

Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game.

Huddle Up: Christian Kirk, Jaylen Higgins and Xavier Hutchinson will likely be the main receivers with Collins unavailable. Kirk is coming off a terrific performance in the Wild Card game and will be a starting option in fantasy leagues. Higgins can also be a starting option in leagues, while Hutchinson can be a possible flex option.

Posted 1/14/2026 10:13 pm GMT

Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.

SOURCE: TexansWire - Cole Thompson

Huddle Up: Jordan was not available for the Wild Card playoff game but seems to have a chance to return to the lineup this week. He will see a limited workload behind Woody Marks if he plays but could be a possible flex option in some leagues.

Justin Watson - WR

Posted 1/14/2026 3:32 am GMT

Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, and it's uncertain if he'll be ready for the AFC divisional round matchup against the New England Patriots. He was carted off Monday, Jan. 12 in the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while WR Justin Watson (concussion) also left, and is in the protocol. "We'll take it one day at a time and see how the guys are doing," head coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday, Jan. 13. "We'll give the guys their time to rest up and heal properly."

Huddle Up: Collins was carted off, and he was visibly wobbly. The offense will be quite different if Collins, a huge downfield threat, cannot play in Foxboro. Fantasy managers in postseason leagues, and DFS players, need to watch this closely before finalizing lineups for the weekend.

Nico Collins - WR

Posted 1/13/2026 3:55 am GMT

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) has been downgraded from questionable to out for the remainder of the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to concussion. He finished the game with three receptions for 21 yards on five targets.

Huddle Up: Collins was dazed after a hit, and he was carted off for evaluation. With Collins sidelined, Christian Kirk has stepped up and filled the void admirably, while Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel are next men up. If Collins is unable to go in a potential AFC Divisional Round playoff game at New England, Kirk is the best bet for DFS purposes. The tight ends Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover could also see a bump in targets if Collins is unable to go.

Woody Marks - RB

Posted 1/13/2026 3:00 am GMT

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (concussion) has passed concussion protocol, and he has returned to the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Huddle Up: Marks hit his head on the turf after a run in the red zone. He was able to return, and he incurred a huge hit from LB Payton Wilson on a pass incompletion. If he can withstand that monstrous hit, it appears he is fine.

Posted 1/10/2026 8:35 pm GMT

Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.

Huddle Up: Woody Marks should see a majority of the work at running back in the playoff game with Nick Chubb also seeing touches during the game. Marks should be a starting option in all leagues, while Chubb can be a possible flex option.

SOURCE: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan

Posted 1/08/2026 10:39 pm GMT

Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8.

Huddle Up: Jordan been a bigger part of the offense recently, so fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation over the next few days. He will probably see a limited workload if he plays but can still be a possible flex option in some leagues.