Huddle Up: The biggest issues for Stroud last season were injuries at receiver and poor offensive line play, as much as anything. The Texans certainly addressed their issues with the former by drafting Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel and adding Christian Kirk in free agency, but it remains to be seen if Houston improved its line at all. Either way, a more mobile Stroud is a good thing for his present and future fantasy managers, as even the slightest bump in rushing production would probably vault him back into mid-range QB1 status.

Huddle Up: Stroud is coming off a disappointing sophomore campaign, going from 4,108 yards, 23 TDs, and 5 INTs as a rookie to 3,727 yards, 20 TDs, and 12 INTs last season when many were predicting the Ohio State alum would ascend into the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks. He felt that getting in better shape would help him rebound, but he'll also need the new pieces around him -- that includes free-agent signing Christian Kirk, and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel -- to get on the same page quickly. The Texans have made the investment, now it's up to Stroud to recapture the form he showed in 2023. He heads into the new season as a strong QB2 with top-10 upside.

Huddle Up: Although the Texans drafted a pair of rookie receivers, Kirk's experience could make him the No. 2 option in the passing attack in 2025, especially if he builds chemistry with Stroud. Kirk's long-term fit in Houston is questionable, but at least for this season, he has WR4 potential.

Huddle Up: Mixon was a terrific addition by the Texans last year and should continue to be the starter for the team this season even though the team added Nick Chubb. Mixon should be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues even if he loses some touches to Chubb.

Huddle Up: Higgins has a chance to have an impact right away if Tank Dell is not ready for the start of the regular season. He can be a late round option in some deeper fantasy leagues but probably will not be a starter most weeks.

Huddle Up: Wilson made it clear that Mixon is "moving well now" while still wearing a protective brace. There is no way of knowing how much Mixon's current issues had to do with the team signing Nick Chubb, but the latter's arrival probably means the former's days of handling 20-plus touches are probably over. Not only is a (presumably) healthy Chubb a huge threat to Mixon's early-down work, but rookie Woody Marks is also a huge threat to his work in the passing game. Unless Mixon is wildly impressive in camp or Chubb gets hurt, he may be no better than a low-end RB2 this year - and a risky one at that.

Huddle Up: The Texans' receiving corps will have a different look in 2025 with Christian Kirk replacing Stefon Diggs, and Tank Dell working his way back from a devastating knee injury suffered late in 2024. Dell's absence should open up a spot alongside Kirk and Nico Collins, which Bien-Aime clearly believes Higgins can fill. The second-round pick has excellent size (6-foot-4, 214 pounds) and projects as a good fit opposite Collins with Kirk working out of the slot. We saw what CJ Stroud could do as a rookie. With better protection and improved health from his receiving corps, this could be a bounce back year for Houston's passing attack. While Higgins isn't draftable right now, he's absolutely someone to monitor in camp as his upside is intriguing.

Huddle Up: Mixon probably will be a full participant when camp starts and will continue to be the main running back for the Texans even after the team added Nick Chubb. He is coming off a successful 2024 season and will be a weekly starting option in most leagues.

Huddle Up: Stroud was the QB17 last season, throwing for 3,727 yards, 20 TDs and 12 INTs. All of those were a step back from his great rookie season. He has been dealing with shoulder soreness this offseason but appears to be on the mend. He'll be a high-end QB2 option that may be overdrafted based on hype.

Huddle Up: Chubb should be the top candidate for the backup running back job behind Joe Mixon. Mixon has been dealing with an injury this offseason but should be ready for the start of the regular season, so Chubb probably will see a limited workload. He likely can be avoided in fantasy leagues unless Mixon suffers an injury during the season.

Huddle Up: An official announcement of Chubb signing a one-year contract with the Texans should be happening shortly. It remains to be seen what Houston has in mind for Chubb, who reportedly turned down more lucrative offers to agree to terms on an incentive-laden contract with Houston, but it seems reasonable to believe Chubb will be working in tandem with Joe Mixon when both men are healthy. While Chubb is now a strong candidate to be flex-worthy in 2025, there is almost no chance Mixon comes close to handling the 20 touches per game he averaged over 14 outings last year.

Huddle Up: Chubb would be the backup to Joe Mixon if he signs with the Texans and likely would see a limited workload during games. Fantasy players can monitor the situation because Chubb may not have a lot of value if he joins the Texans.

Huddle Up: Mixon probably does not need much work this offseason to prepare for the season, so he may not be on the field again until training camp. He will receive most of the work at running back if is healthy and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Schultz likely will be the starting tight end for the Texans this upcoming season, but it is not known how involved he will be in the passing game. He can be considered a No. 2 tight end in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: It appears fantasy managers should have no concerns about Stroud's readiness for the season. The bigger issue for Stroud is trying to rediscover his rookie-year form behind an offensive line that may not be any better than last season's awful unit. It will help Stroud's cause that Houston invested heavily in receivers such as Christian Kirk, Jaylin Noel and Jaylen Higgins. While Stroud will have his work cut out for him to repeat 2023, he should be better than he was in 2024.

Huddle Up: Schultz will have around two months to recover from his injury and probably will be ready for training camp. He saw his numbers drop a bit in 2024 and likely will only be a No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Stroud will have plenty of time to rehab the injury and should be ready when training camp begins. He will have some new pass catchers to work with this upcoming season and probably will start off as a No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Kirk has one year left on the four-year contract he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in March of 2022. It seems likely that is how long the 28-year-old will stay in Houston after the team drafted Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in the second and third round, respectively, in April's draft. With that said, it is not out of the question that Kirk plays so well in 2025 that the Texans bring him back for another year as insurance for Higgins and/or Noel.

Huddle Up: Mixon does not need to practice much this offseason as long as he is healthy for training camp. He should see plenty of touches this upcoming season and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Bair suggests the primary reason that Dobbins remains a free agent is that he has "a (contract) number in mind and will wait until someone hits it." Dobbins essentially has until July 22 to decide because it is after then that the Chargers will have exclusive negotiating rights with him. With only Roschon Johnson and seventh-round draft pick Kyle Monangai to compete with for the early-down role in Chicago, Dobbins could be a solid fantasy RB2 again this season.

Huddle Up: Given the extent of Dell's injury, 2026 was always a more reasonable timetable for his return. If you own Dell in a dynasty league, you have to hope he can return to form whenever he is able to take the field.

Huddle Up: Chubb has been linked to a few teams this offseason, so he likely will be wearing a new uniform in 2025. He likely will not find a starting job with a team but should be part of a committee. He could be a late round pick in fantasy leagues depending on his team but will not be a weekly starting option.

Huddle Up: A return to the Browns seems unlikely only because they drafted two running backs in the first four rounds last weekend. Their quarterback situation is also in flux, which makes it unlikely they will contend for anything meaningful over the next year or two. Conversely, the Bears appear to be an ascending team with a much-improved offensive line and a need for an early-down back. Assuming Chubb is motivated by playing for a contender in a good offense, signing with Chicago appears to be an easy decision. Assuming he decides on the Bears, Chubb would have fantasy RB3 appeal.

Huddle Up: Marks probably will not open the season as the primary backup running back but could earn the role during the season. He probably will not be a fantasy option most weeks but could have more value during the second half of the season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.