Favorable Matchup For C.J. Stroud Against Jags

The schedule has opened up for Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, who will face the floundering Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. Last year's Offensive Rookie of the Year ranks a middling 15th among fantasy quarterbacks after back-to-back muted offensive days against Chicago and Minnesota, but the Jags offer a possible reprieve. Jacksonville ranks 30th among […]

Nico Collins A Must-Start Against Jacksonville

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins should continue to be among the NFL's elite when his team plays host to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The fourth-year pro leads the league with 338 receiving yards in just three weeks, 50 more yards than any other pass catcher in football. So far, the low point of […]

Stefon Diggs A Flex Contender In Week 4 Matchup

Since being traded to the Houston Texans, wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been the second option to fellow wide receiver Nico Collins. Even so, the 30-year-old still has seen an average of eight targets per game and clocks in as the 10th overall receiver in PPR formats through three weeks. With a favorable matchup against […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Among League’s Elite Versus Jags

Fantasy managers who selected Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn deep into their drafts have seen an outstanding return on investment so far. The ninth-year pro, whom Houston rewarded with a contract extension before this season, has made six field goals of 50 or more yards and ranks third among fantasy kickers. Given that Fairbairn is […]

Dalton Schultz Faces Best Matchup Yet In Week 4

The frustrating tight-end landscape this season certainly has extended to Dalton Schultz of the Houston Texans. The 28-year-old ranks a woeful 34th among fantasy tight ends through three weeks, nowhere near the production expected for a player drafted to be a possible starter. Schultz (ankle) was limited at practice this week, but faces his best […]

Texans D/ST A Starting Option Against Struggling Jags

Through three weeks, the Jacksonville Jaguars have been arguably the biggest underachievers in the NFL, which is great news for fantasy managers who own the Houston Texans' defense/special teams. Aside from the seemingly good matchup, the Texans have been able to disrupt quarterbacks, ranking fourth in the NFL in sacks, sixth in pressure percentage and […]

Dalton Schultz Ineffective In Texans’ Defeat

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz drew a season-high five targets in Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota, but they didn't amount to much, with just two catches for 11 yards. The former Dallas Cowboy was lucky to have an apparent first-half fumble overturned by replay, which ruled the play to be a drop. Among Texans […]

Tank Dell Has Season-High Production In Houston’s Loss

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell finished Sunday with five catches for 62 yards on six targets during a 34-7 loss at Minnesota. While forgettable for Houston, the day was better for the second-year receiver. He had just four catches for 37 yards combined in the first two games but managed to compile a moderately […]

C.J. Stroud Misfires In Loss To Minnesota

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud struggled on Sunday in a 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, finishing the day by completing 20 of 31 passes for 215 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. The Vikings' defense flummoxed a third straight offense, as the Texans did not score in the first half and trailed by […]

Cam Akers Scores Touchdown In Replacement Duty

Houston Texans running back Cam Akers saved an otherwise forgettable day with an eight-yard touchdown reception, his only catch in Sunday’s 34-7 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. A popular waiver wire addition this week with Texans running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) both out, the former Los Angeles Ram didn't do much […]

Nico Collins Moderately Productive In Blowout Loss

On a day in which the Houston Texans struggled mightily, wide receiver Nico Collins still managed 86 receiving yards on four catches in a 34-7 loss at Minnesota. The 25-year-old drew 10 targets, but only 40% of them became catches. Frustratingly, the fourth-year receiver drew three straight end zone targets from backup quarterback Davis Mills […]

Stefon Diggs Finishes Strong Despite Texans’ Big Loss

The Houston Texans lost 34-7 on Sunday at Minnesota, but wide receiver Stefon Diggs finished the day with a sturdy 10 catches for 94 yards. The former Viking's return to U.S. Bank Stadium was out of reach for most of the second half, but he did lead the way for Houston with 12 targets. Among […]

Fantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 3: Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Cooper Kupp, Joe Mixon, A.J. Brown

Two games into the NFL season, it already seems like every team in the league is missing somebody notable. Naturally, that will have a trickle-down effect for fantasy managers heading into Week 3. Injury reports are filled with stars this week, ranging from Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin […]

Cam Akers Enters RB3/Flex Consideration In Week 3

With Houston Texans running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) listed as doubtful and out, respectively, in Week 3, Cam Akers suddenly could be thrust into a starting role against Minnesota. Playing the Florida State product on Sunday certainly comes with risk. The back is on his third team in two years, has […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn A Must-Start In Week 3

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn heads into Week 3 against Minnesota, both perfect on the year and the highest-scoring fantasy kicker overall. The UCLA product has scored big points this season due to how well he's done with long-distance chances. Fairbairn has converted all six of his attempts from 50 or more yards, all seven […]

Texans D/ST A Mid-Tier Option Against Minnesota

The Houston Texans overwhelmed the Chicago Bears with seven sacks and two turnovers last week, but the Minnesota Vikings should present a tougher challenge in Week 3. Minnesota ranks fifth in the league yards per completion, ninth in rushing yards per attempt, and tied for seventh in red-zone touchdown percentage. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has […]

Dalton Schultz A TD-Dependent TE2 Play At Vikings

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is playing 76% of his team's snaps and converting 83% of his targets, Both are encouraging signs heading the into Week 3 at Minnesota. The former Dallas Cowboy’s main issue remains volume. With wide receivers Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell vacuuming up targets, Schultz has seen just […]

C.J. Stroud Brings QB1 Production Against Vexing Vikings Defense

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud faces one of his tougher tests of the season in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Volume and efficiency have been strengths for the second-year signal caller, who is averaging 34 passing attempts and nearly 250 yards with three touchdowns and no turnovers through two weeks. […]

Compelling WR2 Potential For Stefon Diggs At Vikings

At six targets per game, Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs has firmly been his team's second option behind wide receiver Nico Collins (hip, foot) but ahead of wide receiver Tank Dell and tight end Dalton Schultz. That trend looks likely to continue as the 30-year-old plays his first game in Minnesota since the Vikings […]

Tank Dell Searching For First Breakout Against Minnesota

It's been a rough go through two games for Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell, who ranks 63rd among receivers in fantasy points. In Week 2, Dell had a woeful minus-3 receiving yards, an 11% target share, and a bad drop that would have been a significant gain. Houston seems committed to keeping the second-year […]

C.J. Stroud Solid In Victory Against Chicago

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was steady in leading his team to a 19-13 victory against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, completing 23 of his 36 passing attempts for 260 yards and a touchdown pass. The second-year quarterback did not commit a turnover for the second straight week as the Texans improved to 2-0. […]

Nico Collins Puts On A Show Versus Bears

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins finished with a productive eight catches for 135 yards and a touchdown in Houston's 19-13 win against the Chicago Bears. The fourth-year wide receiver found the end zone for the first time this season by rumbling his way through the Chicago secondary for a 28-yard touchdown catch from C.J. […]

Stefon Diggs Held In Check On Sunday Night

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs scratched out four catches for 37 yards as the Texans moved to 2-0 with a 19-13 victory against the Chicago Bears. The former Buffalo Bill drew six targets from Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud, which was second on the team compared to 10 for fellow receiver Nico Collins. Both sides […]

Tank Dell Posts Negative Receiving Yardage Versus Bears

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell had a quiet night as his team defeated the Chicago Bears, turning four targets into one catch for minus-3 yards and three carries into 16 yards rushing. Dell's best chance at a big play happened in the third quarter when Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud floated a pass over the […]

Fantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 2: Christian McCaffrey, A.J. Brown, Jordan Love, Kenneth Walker III, Jordan Addison

Week 2 of the NFL season has arrived, and, predictably, teams and fantasy managers alike are facing roster decisions as big-time players deal with injuries.  This week features quite a few fantasy regulars on injury reports, including San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, and Seahawks running back Kenneth […]

Dalton Schultz Doesn't Carry An Injury Designation For Sunday Night Football

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (ankle) fully practiced on Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday Night Football's showdown against the Chicago Bears. He has been dealing with an ankle injury this week but is all systems go for Sunday night. The 28-year-old played nearly 80 percent of Houston's snaps last week, […]

C.J. Stroud In QB1 Territory For SNF Matchup Against Chicago

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud certainly gave reason for optimism about his second season in Week 1. Last year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year went 24-of-32 passing for 234 yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers while adding 14 yards on the ground. He now faces a Chicago Bears defense that held the Tennessee Titans […]

Joe Mixon A Must-Start In Week 2 Versus Bears

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon will parlay a superb team debut into a favorable matchup in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears. The former Bengal was involved early and often in Houston's 29-27 win at Indianapolis, gaining 159 yards and scoring a touchdown on 30 carries while catching all three of his targets for […]

Tank Dell Has Home Run Potential As WR3/Flex In Week 2

The raw production was not quite there for Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell in Week 1, but he still has potential as a home-run hitter in an exciting offense and will look to bounce back against the Chicago Bears. The second-year receiver was a bit unlucky to convert seven targets into only three catches […]

Stefon Diggs A High-Floor WR2 In Week 2 Matchup Against The Bears

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs won't score twice in every game like he did in Week 1, but his Houston debut nonetheless had positive signs for fantasy purposes. He will look to find the end zone for a second consecutive week against the Chicago Bears. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud distributed the ball fairly evenly […]