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Panthers’ Miles Sanders Avoids Major Injury
Testing revealed that Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (foot/ankle) avoided a major injury, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Penn State product was carted off the field during the Panthers' victory against the New York Giants in Munich, but he appears to have dodged the worst-case scenarios. Rapoport reported that […]
Nick Piotrowicz 4 hours agoBrutal Second Half Sinks C.J. Stroud Against Lions
The Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud looked poised for a big victory on Sunday, but they failed to generate any points in the second half as Detroit stormed back from a 16-point deficit to win, 26-23. The former Buckeye finished 19-for-33 for 232 yards with a touchdown and two second-half picks that aided Detroit's […]
Nick Piotrowicz 3 days agoReceiving Yards, Touchdown Save The Day For Joe Mixon
On his worst rushing night of the season, Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon still compiled 90 total yards, two catches, and a touchdown on Sunday in a 26-23 loss against the Detroit Lions. It was the fifth consecutive week in which the veteran found the end zone. The Lions limited the former Bengal to […]
Nick Piotrowicz 3 days agoHouston’s Dalton Schultz Solid Against Detroit
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz pulled in three passes for a season-high 66 yards in a 26-23 loss to Detroit on Sunday. The big tight end didn't see a ton of volume, logging only four targets, but he was effective when called upon in the passing attack. Unfortunately for Houston, the offense was shut […]
Nick Piotrowicz 3 days agoDecent Effort For Tank Dell Against Lions
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell finished with five catches for 39 yards on Sunday in a 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions. The second-year receiver was targeted a team-high nine times, but finished fourth on the team in receiving yards. The Houston offense didn't do much of anything in the second half, during which […]
Nick Piotrowicz 3 days agoTexans D/ST Records Five Interceptions In Week 10 Loss
The Houston Texans defense/special teams intercepted Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff a whopping five times on Sunday, but it wasn't quite enough as the Lions came back to win on the final play of regulation by a score of 26-23. The defense did not record a sack in the defeat, during which the Houston offense […]
Nick Piotrowicz 3 days agoBanner Night For John Metchie III Vs. Detroit
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III had a career night against the Detroit Lions, finishing with five catches on six targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in a 26-23 loss. The third-year receiver missed his entire rookie season after being diagnosed with leukemia and has played sparingly in the two years since, but […]
Nick Piotrowicz 3 days agoFantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 10: Christian McCaffrey, Trevor Lawrence, Jonathon Brooks, Nico Collins, Jalen Hurts
In Week 10, there are big questions facing fantasy managers who are hoping for good news on dynamic players as they make a push for the playoffs. Will we finally see Christian McCaffrey? Can Nico Collins return to the form he showed prior to his injury? Is rookie Jonathon Brooks ready to make his NFL […]
Nick Piotrowicz 4 days agoRobert Woods Could See Expanded Role In Week 10
Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods could suddenly be his team's top receiving option in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions. Houston wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) is already out for the season, while Nico Collins (hamstring) is questionable after being activated from injured reserve. Tank Dell (back) popped up on the final injury report […]
Nick Piotrowicz 5 days agoC.J. Stroud A Risky Option In Week 10
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud should be considered a QB2 in a risky matchup Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Detroit's defense ranks eighth against fantasy quarterbacks and is tied for first in hurries, bad news for a Texans offensive line that allowed eight sacks last week. Additionally, wide receivers Nico Collins (hamstring) and Tank Dell […]
Nick Piotrowicz 5 days agoDespite Matchup, Joe Mixon A Must-Start In Week 10
The 7-1 Detroit Lions present a challenge for the Houston Texans in Week 10, but Texans running back Joe Mixon has been so effective that he should still be considered an RB1 candidate. The veteran has gone for 100-plus yards and a touchdown four weeks in a row, and he now ranks 15th among fantasy […]
Nick Piotrowicz 5 days agoHouston’s Dalton Schultz Faces Tough Matchup Against Detroit
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz should be considered a TE2 in Week 10 with a difficult matchup on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Detroit ranks No. 1 against fantasy tight ends going into this week, and the former Dallas Cowboy hasn't exactly been lighting it up this season anyway. Through nine games, the veteran […]
Nick Piotrowicz 5 days agoKa'imi Fairbairn A Rebound Candidate In Week 10
Coming off his first game of the season with two missed field goals, Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn will look to rebound in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions. Even after a lackluster performance against the New York Jets, the veteran kicker still ranks first at his position, is perfect on extra points, and has […]
Nick Piotrowicz 5 days agoTexans D/ST Best Avoided Against Lions
With a matchup against the red-hot Detroit Lions, the Houston Texans defense/special teams is best left on the bench or waiver wire in Week 10. Detroit ranks fifth in the NFL in percentage of drives that end in points (47.7%), fifth in yards per play (6.1), tied for second in rushing touchdowns (14), and the […]
Nick Piotrowicz 5 days agoInefficient Passing Night For C.J. Stroud At Jets
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had a rough passing night in a 21-13 loss to the New York Jets, finishing a woeful 11-for-30 passing for 191 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. The second-year quarterback did rush for a career-high 59 yards, largely the result of the pocket breaking down and forcing him to scramble. […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoJoe Mixon Productive Again In Week 9
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon turned in another productive night with 106 yards rushing and a touchdown on 24 carries in a 21-13 loss on Thursday at the New York Jets. It was the fourth straight week in which the veteran running back surpassed 100 rushing yards and added a touchdown. Thursday was the […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoTank Dell Surpasses 100 Yards Receiving At Jets
For the first time this season, Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell reached a triple-digit receiving total with 126 yards on six catches in a 21-13 loss against the New York Jets. He was targeted a team-high nine times, but Houston completed only 11 passes for 191 yards as a team. The second-year receiver filled […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoTexans’ Dalton Schultz Quiet On Thursday Night
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz finished Thursday night's 21-13 loss at the New York Jets with three catches for 21 yards. The Texans targeted the veteran tight end six times, which ranked second only to wide receiver Tank Dell, but completed just 11 of their 31 passing attempts on the night. Schultz now has […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoC.J. Stroud Faces Difficult Circumstances In Week 9
Bad luck and bad timing make Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud tough to start in one-QB formats on Thursday against the New York Jets. Despite the Jets being dysfunctional, even for them, they rank second in the NFL in yards after catch allowed and tied for third with six passing touchdowns surrendered in eight games. […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoTexans’ Joe Mixon Still RB1 Option Versus Jets
Despite the Houston Texans' numerous offensive changes, running back Joe Mixon remains a RB1 option against the New York Jets on Thursday. The 28-year-old has one of the best fantasy situations in the league as a legitimate feature back who gets targets and red-zone work on a good offense, and he's delivered three straight top-10 […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoTank Dell Becomes Texans’ Top Option In Week 9
Injuries have rearranged the Houston Texans' offense, leaving wide receiver Tank Dell as the team's top pass-catching option heading into a Thursday Night Football showdown at the New York Jets. The 25-year-old figures to see a significant, if temporary, role increase with fellow receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) set to miss a minimum of one more […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoOpportunity Knocks For Dalton Schultz Against Jets
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz's role as a receiver took a major hit in the offseason, but injuries could change that in Week 9 against the New York Jets. Houston will be without their first and second options on Thursday, as wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) will be out at least another week and […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoReliable Ka'imi Fairbairn A Starting Option Vs. Jets
Fantasy managers who drafted Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn this season likely got the best deal on a kicker relative to draft position, and he once again remains an easy starting option against the New York Jets in Week 9. The veteran has made three or more field goals in five games this year and […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoTexans D/ST A Mid-Tier Option On Thursday Night Football
The Houston Texans' defense compiled a season-best five sacks last week, but will face a middle-of-the-road matchup against the New York Jets on Thursday. The Jets' offense hasn't clicked, to put it nicely, but still has significant talent at its skill positions. New York running back Breece Hall has 399 total yards in his past […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoC.J. Stroud Rebounds In Win Against Colts
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to his efficient ways on Sunday against Indianapolis, completing 25 of 37 attempts for 285 yards and a touchdown in a 23-20 victory. The Ohio State product had no turnovers and completed passes to eight different receivers for Houston. Unfortunately, Stroud may be without another member of his talented […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoAnother Big Game For Houston's Joe Mixon
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon put together another productive fantasy day on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts by compiling 134 total yards, four catches, and a touchdown. He once again drew steady volume in the running game, turning 25 carries into 102 rushing yards, and he was second on the team with six targets. […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoTank Dell Catches Touchdown Against Indy
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell found the end zone on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, the highlight of a day that included four catches for 35 yards. The second-year receiver caught all four of his targets, and unlike last week, hauled in a red-zone pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud for a seven-yard touchdown. Elsewhere, […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoSeason-High Yards For Texans’ Dalton Schultz
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz had a season-best 52 receiving yards on four catches in a 23-20 win against the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans targeted the big tight end six times, which was tied for second on the team. The Stanford product could temporarily assume an even bigger role in the Houston passing game, […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoFive Sacks, Two Turnovers for Texans D/ST Against Colts
The Houston Texans D/ST turned in a decent performance on Sunday against Indianapolis, compiling five sacks and two turnovers in a 23-20 victory. The Texans lost Colts receiver Josh Downs for a 69-yard touchdown in the first half, but otherwise stymied the Indianapolis passing game. Houston held Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson to a woeful 10-for-32 […]
Nick Piotrowicz 2 weeks agoFantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 8: Jayden Daniels, Tua Tagovailoa, D.K. Metcalf, Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill
Dread it, run from it, the injury bug arrives all the same. Now in Week 8, virtually everyone's fantasy roster has been impacted one way or another. This week, we'll find out the status of key players throughout the NFL, including Jayden Daniels, Tua Tagovailoa, Tee Higgins, Diontae Johnson, and Jonathan Taylor, among others. To […]
Nick Piotrowicz 3 weeks ago