Houston Texans
Houston Texans fantasy outlook
The Houston Texans (AFC South) are 2-4 this season.
Week 7: home vs the New York Giants, Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET. Vegas expects Texans to score about 26.3 points as a 10-point favorite.
On BFN Hot Picks this week: C.J. Stroud (QB #10, 23.2 projected PPR pts); Woody Marks (RB #18, 11.5 projected PPR pts); Nico Collins (WR #10, 17.4 projected PPR pts); Dalton Schultz (TE #15, 9.5 projected PPR pts); Ka'imi Fairbairn (K #7, 8.8 projected PPR pts); Texans D/ST (DST #1, 14.3 projected PPR pts).
Injury report (fantasy positions):
- David Montgomery (RB) -- Out, Groin
- Tank Dell (WR) -- IR
- British Brooks (RB) -- IR
- Jayden Higgins (WR) -- IR
- Graham Mertz (QB) -- IR
- Noah Whittington (RB) -- Out, Quadriceps
- Marlin Klein (TE) -- Out, Coach's Decision
Depth chart starters: QB: C.J. Stroud · RB: David Montgomery, Woody Marks · WR: Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylin Noel · TE: Dalton Schultz.
Advanced stats through week 6 (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher):
| EPA/play | Success rate | Pass EPA | Rush EPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | +0.04 #10 | 44% #14 | +0.16 #11 | -0.17 #22 |
| Defense | +0.01 #20 | 42% #9 | +0.09 #21 | -0.13 #11 |
EPA = expected points added per play; success rate = share of plays that gained enough to stay on schedule. Data: nflverse play-by-play.
Latest Texans news
- What's wrong with Sam Darnold, Justin Herbert and the Cowboys vs. the blitz? The Athletic NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 7: 5 to add, drop, buy low, sell high PFF · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Prisco's NFL Week 7 Power Rankings: Rams are a mess, Texans climb eight spots CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Harbaugh: Giants 'honing in on' QB decision for Sunday vs. Texans ESPN NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Texans WR Dell to play Sunday in 1st game since major 2024 knee injury ESPN NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Tank Dell Makes Long-Awaited Return This Week Draft Sharks · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Texans WR Tank Dell to return vs. Giants nearly two years after devastating knee injury The Athletic NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Texans plan for Tank Dell to play in Week 7 ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Texans WR Tank Dell to return from gruesome 2024 knee injury on Sunday vs. Giants Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Woody Marks Wins on Volume ... Not on Efficiency Draft Sharks Shark Bites · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Brian Thomas Jr. landing spots: Trade rumors hits fever pitch after WR did not play in second half vs. Texans CBS Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Target/touch shares shift on both teams. Re-check depth charts.
- C.J. Stroud Continues to Beat Expectations Draft Sharks Shark Bites · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- 3 Numbers to Know From the Jaguars’ Loss to the Texans Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Texans vs. Giants odds: Opening lines for Week 7 matchup Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- ‘Look at the Offense That He Left in Seattle’ — Texans Legend J.J. Watt Wants Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker To Be Included in MVP Conversation Pro Football Network · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘He Has Really Stepped Up,’ ‘Credit to Him’ — Texans HC, NFL World Salute C.J. Stroud for Houston’s Resurgence After 0-4 Start Pro Football Network · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Fantasy Football: Texans going all-in on the pass game — and it's revealed a new flex option Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
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