High-Floor WR2 Potential For Stefon Diggs In Week 5

With his former Buffalo Bills teammates visiting this week, Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs continues to be a solid WR2 play. The 30-year-old has allayed concerns about his usage on a new team by playing 81% of snaps, drawing more than eight targets per game, and putting up three top-20 finishes in four weeks. […]

Dalton Schultz In TE2 Territory Against Bills

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz enters Week 5 against Buffalo coming off his most productive game of the season, albeit for just three catches and 34 receiving yards. The veteran tight end is still playing a ton of snaps for Houston — nearly 84% — but he hasn't been the pass-catching option fantasy managers […]

Houston’s Ka'imi Fairbairn Still A Top Kicker Option

As one of two kickers in the NFL to have made six field goals from 50 or more yards, Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn remains an easy starting lineup decision with the Buffalo Bills visiting in Week 5. The UCLA product is 8-for-9 overall on field goals, perfect on extra points, and attached to one […]

Texans D/ST Best Avoided Against Buffalo

The Houston Texans enter Week 5 in the middle of the pack among fantasy defenses on the season, making them a highly risky play against the Buffalo Bills. Behind quarterback Josh Allen, Buffalo has been excellent through four weeks. The Bills are one of three teams averaging more than 30 points, their 73.3% red zone […]

C.J. Stroud Excellent In Leading Game-Winning Drive

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud led his team to a dramatic 24-20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, finishing 27-of-40 for 345 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. The second-year quarterback completed a productive day with a one-yard touchdown connection to Dare Ogunbowale with 18 seconds to play. Houston had a scoreless second […]

Cam Akers Modestly Productive In Week 4

Houston Texans running back Cam Akers had the backfield mostly to himself on Sunday in a 24-20 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, finishing with 53 yards on 13 carries without a touchdown or a catch. For the second straight week, the Texans were without starting running back Joe Mixon, thrusting the former L.A. Ram into […]

Nico Collins Goes Wild Against Jags

Another week, another impressive stat line from Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, who compiled 12 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown in a 24-20 victory against Jacksonville. The NFL's receiving yards leader was productive from the outset. Once again the target leader for Houston with a whopping 15, the former Michigan Wolverine caught […]

Stefon Diggs Finds End Zone In Week 4

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs finished with a solidly productive five catches for 69 yards and a rushing touchdown in a 24-20 victory against Jacksonville on Sunday. The veteran receiver drew nine targets, but found the end zone in the first quarter on a trick play that went awry. Houston handed the ball to […]

Dalton Schultz Finishes With Modest Production Against Jags

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz hauled in three passes for 34 yards on five targets in his team's 24-20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Frustratingly, Schultz was close to scoring the game-winning touchdown, but was brought down at the two-yard line before the Texans eventually scored. The former Dallas Cowboy has been […]

Fantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 4: Jordan Love, Davante Adams, George Kittle, Joe Mixon, A.J. Brown

On the injury front, there is no such thing as a quiet week. Quite a few significant fantasy players carry injury designations into Week 4, including quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Jordan Love, wide receivers A.J. Brown and Davante Adams, and tight end Trey McBride. As news continues to trickle in on game day, make sure […]

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 […]