Houston Texans
AFC South | 12-5-0
Avg PTS
23.76
Rank: 13th
Avg Yds
341.16
Rank: 18th
Avg PYds
232.53
Rank: 13th
Avg RYds
108.63
Rank: 21st
Posted 4/25/2026 1:25 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins will not be traded, according to executive vice president and general manager Nick Caserio.
Huddle Up: Several clubs had reportedly expressed interest in the 27-year-old Collins this offseason but it appears as though the Texans will attempt to sign him to a new deal. In 15 games last year, Collins had 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and seven all-purpose touchdowns. He should be viewed as a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 4/25/2026 12:55 am GMT
Michigan TE Marlin Klein was selected by the Houston Texans with the 59th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Klein will likely compete for the No. 2 tight end job behind Dalton Schultz this offseason. He probably will not have a big role in the passing game during his rookie season and can be avoided in most standard leagues.
Posted 4/23/2026 11:01 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins has been receiving trade interest from teams this offseason, but the Texans are unlikely to move him, according to sources. Collins is believed to be in line for a contract adjustment.
Huddle Up: Collins is one of the top receivers in the NFL, so it is more likely that he will receive a new contract with the Texans. He will be a main target no matter where he plays in 2026 and will be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
Posted 4/19/2026 7:56 pm GMT
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud had a difficult 2025 season, but veteran OT Trent Brown believes in the quarterback. "I expect C.J. to get better," Brown said. "People be so quick to throw people away that they forget what you've done for them. The build up, you know what I mean? I expect C.J. to get better. I think C.J. is going to come in and be even more of a leader than he's been. I think his approach will be different. Me and C.J. had a discussion probably about a month and a half ago and talked about the season and what he could be better at. I think this offseason is a little different for him and I think he's going to surprise a lot of people."
Huddle Up: Stroud did struggle in 2025, but he was missing star Nico Collins at times, while the run game also had issues. He was also breaking in a handful of young or rookie wide receivers. Stroud has a lot of doubters, and he enters 2026 as a QB2 in most fantasy leagues. However, he has the potential to rise with a strong offseason program, training camp and preseason. He'll be one of the more scrutinized quarterbacks this offseason.
Posted 4/08/2026 5:13 pm GMT
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud had his fifth-year optioned exercised Wednesday, April 8, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Stroud seems likely to be in line to start for the Texans for at least two more seasons and will look to improve his stats next season. He has some good pass catchers to work with in Houston but will be a No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
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.
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.
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.
Posted 3/15/2026 10:46 pm GMT
Houston Texans RB David Montgomery has scored 13 touchdowns from inside the 10-yard line over the past three seasons. Meamwhile, the team has really struggled in that area. He figures to give the team a huge bump in red-zone production. The team reportedly believes in Montgomery as a lead back.
Huddle Up: Montgomery has been a fantasy option for his entire career, but he tailed off last season, with Jahmyr Gibbs carving more of a role out for himself, chiseling Montgomery out of touches. He has scored six or more touchdowns in three straight seasons, and six of the past seven years. He should once again be a RB2 or flex fantasy option in 2026.
Posted 3/11/2026 9:12 pm GMT
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery was officially acquired by the Houston Texans Wednesday, March 11, in exchange for C Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round draft choice and a 2027 seventh-round draft choice.
Huddle Up: Montgomery will likely share playing time with Woody Marks in 2026 but may see a majority of the carries in the running game. He can be considered a No. 2 or No. 3 running back in fantasy leagues.
Posted 3/11/2026 8:48 pm GMT
Impending free-agent TE Foster Moreau (Saints) has reportedly been in talks with the Houston Texans, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football on Wednesday, March 11.
Huddle Up: Moreau, who will be entering his age-29 season in 2026, enters his eighth NFL season as mostly a second tight end for the Raiders and Saints in the previous seven seasons as a pro. 2025 was his least productive season, tallying just seven receptions for 59 yards in 11 games. Moreau can safely be ignored for fantasy purposes, no matter where he lands in free agency.
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.
Posted 3/02/2026 3:52 pm GMT
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery was acquired by the Houston Texans Monday, March 3, for an undisclosed package.
Huddle Up: Montgomery was the RB27 in non-PPR leagues last year. He'll likely share work with the RB30 in Woody Marks. Montogomery could see more work on a team that emphasizes the run a bit more than Detroit. He'll be a rock-solid RB2, but keep in mind he only caught 24 balls last season and will lose some luster in PPR.
Posted 2/25/2026 1:03 am GMT
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud won't be traded, according to GM Nick Caserio.
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.
Posted 2/24/2026 6:02 pm GMT
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has spoken with RB David Montgomery and notes, "Those conversations are still fluid and we'll just see how it goes."
Huddle Up: David Montgomery could become a cap casualty, but he would likely have several options for a new home. He can be an RB1 in an NFL backfield and a dynamic RB2 in fantasy if he lands in a fantasy-friendly spot in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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