Who Should I Start? Jaylin Noel or Caleb Douglas


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Jaylin Noel News

Jaylin Noel Stands Out at Minicamp, Top Slot Option in Houston?

Saturday, June 13, 10:11 AM

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.


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Caleb Douglas News

Caleb Douglas Suffers Minor Injury During OTAs on Wednesday

Thursday, June 4, 12:27 PM

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas (undisclosed) "tweaked something" during OTAs on Wednesday, per David Furones of the Sun Sentinel. Furones reports that Hafley also said Douglas' injury is not something the team is concerned about in the long haul. Miami used the 75th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Douglas after he recorded 54 catches for 846 yards and seven touchdowns across 14 games at Texas Tech in 2025. The Dolphins have one of the weakest wide receiver depth charts in the NFL entering the upcoming season, with the veteran trio of Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington, and Tutu Atwell currently occupying starting roles. Douglas should have a chance to contribute immediately as a rookie, but fantasy managers should monitor this current injury to make sure it doesn't snowball into a more serious issue.


Jaylin Noel vs. Caleb Douglas

Still trying to decide between Noel and Douglas? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jaylin Noel is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Caleb Douglas is projected to score 0.0 points.