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Texans Top Fantasy Players
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 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 1.10 | 8 |
| 2 | David Montgomery | RB | HOU | 5.12 | 8 |
| 3 | C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 11.09 | 8 |
| 4 | Jayden Higgins | WR | HOU | 11.10 | 8 |
| 5 | Houston Defense | DEF | HOU | 12.04 | 8 |
| 6 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | PK | HOU | 14.05 | 8 |
Nico Collins
Nico Collins's current ADP is 1.10, which is the 10th pick of the 1st round, and 9th selection overall.
David Montgomery
David Montgomery's current ADP is 5.12, which is the 12th pick of the 5th round, and 59th selection overall.
C.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud's current ADP is 11.09, which is the 9th pick of the 11th round, and 129th selection overall.
Jayden Higgins
Jayden Higgins's current ADP is 11.10, which is the 10th pick of the 11th round, and 130th selection overall.
Houston Defense
Houston Defense's current ADP is 12.04, which is the 4th pick of the 12th round, and 136th selection overall.
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Ka'imi Fairbairn's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 161st selection overall.
Houston Texans 2025 Schedule
| 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 News
Woody Marks, Woody Marks a Top Buy-Low Candidate for Dynasty Rebuilders
Across 16 games (eight starts) as a rookie in 2025, Houston Texans running back Woody Marks recorded 911 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 220 touches. The 25-year-old began the year behind former Houston veteran back Nick Chubb, but Marks emerged as the team's RB1 over the second half of the season. Entering 2026, Marks looks to have fallen back into RB2 duties following the Texans' offseason trade acquisition of former Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery. However, Marks could still play a key role in the Houston offense as a pass-catcher. Marks recorded 208 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in 2025, while Montgomery averaged just over two targets per game across his final three seasons with the Lions. Montgomery is also entering his age-29 season in 2026, so Marks could still profile as the running back of the future in Houston. In dynasty formats, managers could have a prime buy-low window on Marks following the Texans' addition of Montgomery.
June 17, 2026 8:20 AM EST
Dalton Schultz, Should Dynasty Managers Look to Sell High on Dalton Schultz?
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz put together a very solid season in 2025, recording 82 catches for 777 yards and three touchdowns on 106 targets across 17 games. However, there are reasons to doubt that Schultz will match his production in 2026 and beyond. For one, Schultz is highly reliant on target volume for production, as he's averaged just seven yards per target for his career. Additionally, the Texans selected tight end Marlin Klein in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, signed veteran tight end Foster Moreau in free agency, and should get a healthier season out of tight end Cade Stover, who missed eight games with a foot injury in 2025. Houston also has a pair of up-and-coming young wide receivers in Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. All in all, Schultz's role in Houston's passing game is likely to shrink as he enters his age-30 season. Dynasty managers should be looking to sell high on Schultz ahead of 2026.
June 16, 2026 8:30 AM EST
Nico Collins, Is Nico Collins the Most Underrated Dynasty WR1?
Since a third-year breakout in 2023, Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has topped 1,000 receiving yards and six touchdowns in each of the past three seasons while twice finishing as a top-five graded receiver by PFF, and only dropping as low as number eight in 2025. As the unquestioned focal point of opposing defenses, Collins has finished as the WR9 in each of his last two full seasons, and with reinforcements coming to the Texans' offense in 2026, his game could take yet another step up. After finishing with one of the least efficient running games in the league, Houston traded for David Montgomery, and with further development expected from second-year wideouts Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, and the potential return of Tank Dell from a devastating 2024 knee injury, Collins could face significantly lower rates of double teams moving forward. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR10, the 27-year-old still has several years of prime play left after a slow start to his NFL career.
June 15, 2026 5:25 AM EST
C.J. Stroud, Is C.J. Stroud Currently Undervalued by Dynasty Managers?
Since bursting onto the fantasy scene as a rookie in 2023, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has struggled to live up to the hype. Across 14 games in 2025, the 24-year-old completed 64.5% of his pass attempts for 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Stroud's fantasy upside is capped by his lack of rushing ability, as he's averaged 200 rushing yards per season in his NFL career and has four career rushing touchdowns. However, there may be reason to believe that 2026 can be his most efficient year as a passer since his rookie season. Houston made some key additions to its offensive line in the offseason, signing tackle Braden Smith and left guard Wyatt Teller in free agency and then using a first-round pick in the 2026 Draft on center Keylan Rutledge. The Texans should also get healthier seasons out of wide receivers Nico Collins and Tank Dell (knee) and have a pair of exciting young wideouts in Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Stroud may never emerge as a fantasy superstar, but he still offers dynasty managers some upside while providing a solid QB2 floor.
June 13, 2026 1:00 PM EST
Jaylin Noel, Jaylin Noel Stands Out at Minicamp, Top Slot Option in Houston?
Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel stood out as a winner at the team's veteran minicamp, according to Jared Koch of Sports Illustrated. Per Koch, Noel "stood out as the clear top option in the slot for Houston's air attack." A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Noel recorded 26 receptions for 292 yards and two touchdowns on 35 targets across 17 games as a rookie. The 23-year-old spent most of 2025 in a reserve role behind veteran wideout Christian Kirk, but Kirk has since departed Houston for the San Francisco 49ers. The return of Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) from the knee injury that cost him the entire 2025 season could create a new barrier to playing time for Noel. However, it appears that Noel is a key piece of Houston's game plan on offense heading into training camp. His stock in both dynasty and redraft formats could continue to rise throughout the summer with a strong performance in training camp.
June 13, 2026 10:11 AM EST
