Team Profile
Houston Texans
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-6.5% 23rdOff DVOA
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8.6% 19thPassing DVOA
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-13.9% 25thRushing DVOA
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-19.5% 3rdDef DVOA
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-13.2% 4thDef Passing DVOA
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-28.4% 2ndDef Rushing DVOA
2024 Team Stats
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Points For23.7 13th
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Points Against22.2 13th
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Yards Per Game337.0 17th
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Yards Allowed Per Game308.0 5th
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III was barely involved in the 23-20 win over the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, catching both of his targets for 16 receiving yards, which ranked fifth on the team. Although Metchie operated as the No. 3 receiver behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell, the production was a bit disappointing, considering that Xavier Hutchinson (shoulder) was inactive for this contest. In addition to Collins and Dell, tight end Dalton Schultz was more involved than Metchie as well. The 24-year-old was mainly worth looking at as a flex option in deeper fantasy leagues when Collins was on Injured Reserve earlier this season. Now that Collins is back, it's going to be tough for Metchie to stand out in the box score. Since a 74-yard, one-TD performance on Nov. 10 against the Lions, Metchie only has six catches on eight targets for 55 scoreless yards in three games.
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon bounced back from a season-worst day last week by going for 101 yards on 20 carries and also catching four passes for 18 yards in a 23-20 victory against Jacksonville on Sunday. The veteran back was efficient on the ground after a slow start, and continued being a major asset as a runner who catches passes and gets red zone work. His six targets were second on the team, and his seven-yard touchdown marked the seventh time in eight weeks that he found the end zone. Mixon should continue being a fantasy lineup staple after the Texans take their bye in Week 14.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins put up a big day with a great matchup, torching the Jacksonville Jaguars for eight catches and 119 yards in a 23-20 victory. The Michigan Man drew a team-best 11 targets and accumulated a productive fantasy day without finding the end zone. Collins has returned from injury and resumed being a YAC monster, posting a 17.6 yards per catch mark during his past two games. He should be a fantasy playoffs factor once again when the Texans return from their Week 14 bye.
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell finished with just one catch for 21 yards on four targets Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston held on to win 23-20, but the second-year receiver drew fewer targets than running back Joe Mixon and tight end Dalton Schultz, and caught one fewer pass than fellow receiver John Metchie III. It was yet another frustrating day for Dell, who has now finished outside of the top-30 in PPR formats in five of the past six weeks. He'll look for a rebound after the Texans' bye in Week 14.
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz broke a regular-season touchdown drought of more than a year, finding the end zone and accumulating five catches for 61 yards in a 23-20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The veteran had not scored in 17 straight regular-season games prior to Sunday, but connected with quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 22-yard scoring strike. The Stanford product has normally been a secondary option in the Texans' offense, but drew seven targets on Sunday, which was second only to top receiver Nico Collins. Schultz will look for more of the same after a Week 14 bye.