These are the top fantasy football players of the Houston Texans as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 2, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 1.10 | 6 |
| 2 | Christian Kirk | WR | HOU | 10.12 | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Mixon | RB | HOU | 10.12 | 6 |
| 4 | C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 11.09 | 6 |
| 5 | Jayden Higgins | WR | HOU | 11.10 | 6 |
| 6 | Nick Chubb | RB | HOU | 12.03 | 6 |
| 7 | Houston Defense | DEF | HOU | 12.05 | 6 |
| 8 | Woody Marks | RB | HOU | 13.12 | 6 |
| 9 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | PK | HOU | 14.06 | 6 |
Nico Collins's current ADP is 1.10, which is the 10th pick of the 1st round, and 9th selection overall.
Christian Kirk's current ADP is 10.12, which is the 12th pick of the 10th round, and 119th selection overall.
Joe Mixon's current ADP is 10.12, which is the 12th pick of the 10th round, and 120th selection overall.
C.J. Stroud's current ADP is 11.09, which is the 9th pick of the 11th round, and 128th selection overall.
Jayden Higgins's current ADP is 11.10, which is the 10th pick of the 11th round, and 130th selection overall.
Nick Chubb's current ADP is 12.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 12th round, and 135th selection overall.
Houston Defense's current ADP is 12.05, which is the 5th pick of the 12th round, and 137th selection overall.
Woody Marks's current ADP is 13.12, which is the 12th pick of the 13th round, and 156th selection overall.
Ka'imi Fairbairn's current ADP is 14.06, which is the 6th pick of the 14th round, and 162nd selection overall.
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
| 2 | Home | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 3 | Away | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 4 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 5 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 7 | Away | Seattle Seahawks |
| 8 | Home | San Francisco 49ers |
| 9 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 10 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 11 | Away | Tennessee Titans |
| 12 | Home | Buffalo Bills |
| 13 | Away | Indianapolis Colts |
| 14 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 15 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 16 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 17 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 18 | Home | Indianapolis Colts |
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (quad) told KPRC's Aaron Wilson that his recovery is ahead of schedule and he feels ready for the regular season. "It's really a couple weeks ahead of schedule, which is a blessing," Pierce said. "I feel ready to go." The Florida product missed six games last season and didn't mak a single start. In order to get him some game reps before the regular season, the Texans' coaching staff put him on the field for a portion of their preseason finale earlier this month. In that contest, he rushed seven times for 17 yards on the ground. Houston may be forced to call on the 25-year-old early this season as the timetable for Joe Mixon (ankle) remains very unclear. At a minimum, he'll miss four games, leaving Nick Chubb to lead the backfield while Pierce and Woody Marks occupy supplementary roles. There's a chance Pierce could earn some meaningful touches, which would justify drafting him in the final rounds of your fantasy draft. However, it's just as likely that Chubb and Marks both play quite well, leaving Pierce without much of a role. At worst, you can draft him with your final pick and then just drop him if it doesn't work out.
September 1, 2025 12:27 AM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins said he envisions a big year for the team's wide receiver corps, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. As in prior years, the Michigan product is the team's No. 1 option, but the cast around him has changed significantly. Tank Dell (knee) suffered a gruesome injury in last year's playoffs, while Stefon Diggs signed with New England. In response, Houston drafted a pair of Iowa State rookies, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, and also signed Christian Kirk. The emergence of any would be a significant help to Collins, who has proven be a steady fantasy WR1 when healthy.
August 31, 2025 2:44 PM EST
Houston Texans rookie running back Woody Marks is poised to have a role in the team's offense early on in his career. Marks, a fourth-round pick of Houston back in April's draft, spent four campaigns at the collegiate level with Mississippi State, but didn't break out as a rusher until 2024 during his time with USC. However, the 24-year-old's skill as a receiver is what sets him apart from the Texans' other options. Marks caught fewer than 47 balls just once in college, recording seasons with 60 and 83 receptions, too. With teammate Joe Mixon's (ankle) ankle injury clouding his status for 2025, the 24-year-old will be required to outwork Dameon Pierce and Dare Ogunbowale for backfield touches. Opportunities in the run game could be sparse with veteran Nick Chubb ahead of him in the pecking order, but Marks figures to get a chance to stand out in the receiving game. He's an intriguing late-round selection for zero-RB drafters and is a nice stash in dynasty formats.
August 30, 2025 12:01 PM EST
According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the Houston Texans have been "encouraged with the new group that is charged with protecting quarterback C.J. Stroud." Houston traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders during the offseason. Fortunately, Aireontae Ersery "has gotten off to a strong start to pace" the team's revamped protection unit. Houston's offensive line was among the worst in the National Football League in 2024. While the latest update from Howe is encouraging, things must change drastically or Stroud could continue to suffer. The signal-caller took a step back in his sophomore campaign, finishing by throwing for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 picks. He also failed to find the end zone on the run after doing so three times in 2023. With that said, wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) isn't expected back anytime soon, and Stefon Diggs is now a New England Patriot. As a result, Stroud may not be the safest fantasy quarterback compared to some, although he is still worth starting in most formats, assuming his production doesn't decrease even more moving forward. .
August 29, 2025 9:57 PM EST
Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson has looked like the team's No. 3 in camp behind Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle observes. Alexander pegs rookie second-round pick Jayden Higgins at No. 4 and rookie third-rounder Jaylin Noel fifth in the pecking order. Hutchinson - who, like Higgins and Noel, went to Iowa State - was a sixth-round selection in 2023. The 25-year-old caught just 20 passes for 207 yards and no touchdowns over 32 games in his first two seasons. Despite that, Alexander reports that Hutchinson worked hard in the offseason to get better and has "quickly become one of C.J. Stroud's go-to targets and looks much improved from a season ago." That doesn't mean it'll translate during the regular season, but for now, it seems possible that Higgins and Noel could take a backseat to Hutchinson to begin the campaign.
Xavier Hutchinson player page.
August 28, 2025 7:44 PM EST
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