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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Three catches in blowout win
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 8:42 PM
Boutte caught three of five targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Boutte finished tied with fellow wide receivers Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel for second on the team in targets, and his 38 receiving yards set a new season high for him. With Houston acquiring Marvin Harrison from the Cardinals on Sunday, it's unclear how the wide receiver room will be organized moving forward. On the season, Boutte has caught 12 of 18 targets for 153 yards over five contests. |
Considered week-to-week
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 11:42 AM
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Pitre is "week-to-week" due to a left shoulder injury that he sustained in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Pitre appeared to go down with the injury early in the fourth quarter and was spotted with his shoulder in a sling following the game. Though the Texans haven't officially ruled him out for next Sunday's contest against the Jaguars in London, the week-to-week label suggests that Pitre will most likely sit out that contest. Rookie fifth-round selection Kamari Ramsey saw an uptick in defensive snaps following Pitre's exit, and the former could operate as the Texans' slot corner in Week 6. |
David Montgomery David Montgomery Considered week-to-week
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 11:33 AM
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Montgomery (groin) is considered week-to-week, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Montgomery exited Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans midway through the second quarter due to the groin injury and was unable to return. Based on Ryans' comments a day later, Montgomery looks to be trending toward missing his first game of the season in Week 6, when the Texans travel to London to face the Jaguars on Sunday. Montgomery's expected absence this coming weekend should clear the way for Woody Marks to take on a lead role out of the Houston backfield, with Dare Ogunbowale and practice-squad members Jawhar Jordan and Deuce Vaughn representing candidates to handle depth roles. Since scoring three touchdowns on 23 touches in a Week 1 loss to the Bills, Montgomery has failed to find the end zone while being limited to 78 yards on 32 carries (2.4 average) and four catches for 48 yards over the Texans' subsequent four contests. |
Ka'imi Fairbairn Ka'imi Fairbairn Busy day in Nashville
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 9:21 AM
Fairbairn converted on all six of his kicks (four field goals, two extra points) during the Texans' 26-3 win over the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: Fairbairn got the Texans on the board with a 45-yard field goal late in the first quarter before making each of his next three field goals in the second, which ended with a 53-yard kick. His four made field goals were his most since Week 18 of the 2025 season against the Colts (six), and Fairbarin has gone 7-for-7 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-5 on extra-point tries over Houston's last two games. The Texans will cross the pond for a Week 6 AFC South showdown against the Jaguars on Oct. 18 in London. |
Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Three snags in win
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:27 PM
Schultz caught three of four targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Schultz has now caught three or fewer passes while failing to exceed 30 receiving yards in three straight contests. The tight end has garnered just nine targets since Week 2 after he caught 16 of 22 targets for 175 yards over the first two weeks of the season. Schultz may have a tough time getting back on track against the Jaguars' impressive defense in Week 6. |
Xavier Hutchinson Xavier Hutchinson Four catches in win
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:08 PM
Hutchinson caught four of five targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Hutchinson led the team in receiving yards while his four catches were tied for second with running back Woody Marks. The wide receiver has now reeled in 16 of 31 targets for 231 yards over the first five games of the season. The Texans announced that they traded for wide receiver Marvin Harrison on Sunday, and the addition of Harrison will definitely lower Hutchinson's upside as a fantasy asset moving forward. |
Jaylin Noel Jaylin Noel Five catches, scores TD in victory
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 8:20 PM
Noel caught all five of his targets for 41 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-3 win over Tennessee.
Analysis: Noel led the team in catches in the victory, most notably reeling in a nine-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud in the fourth quarter. The wide receiver has now caught 13 of 17 targets for 227 yards and a touchdown over five contests to open the 2026 campaign. With Houston trading for wideout Marvin Harrison on Sunday, it's unclear if Noel will continue to see the same amount of opportunities moving forward. |
Woody Marks Woody Marks Takes over starting duties in Week 5 win
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 6:12 PM
Marks carried the ball 15 times for 62 yards and caught all four of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
Analysis: The 19 touches and 85 scrimmage yards were season highs for Marks, and the added volume came after David Montgomery left the game in the second quarter due to a groin strain and didn't return. Marks has been trending toward taking on a larger share of the load anyway as a result of Montgomery's ineffectiveness, but if the veteran back is forced to miss any additional time, the decision on who the Texans' No. 1 RB is would be made for coach DeMeco Ryans. Through five games, Marks has 149 rushing yards and two TDs along with an 11-54-0 line through the air on 13 targets, but his 3.5 yards per carry is a reflection of the offensive line's struggles. If he does take on the top job in the backfield in Week 6, it'll come against a very stingy Jaguars run defense. |
C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Produces two TDs in Tennessee
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 6:04 PM
Stroud completed 26 of 34 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans. He added five rushing yards and a TD on six carries.
Analysis: Neither team had gotten the ball into the end zone at halftime, but Stroud fixed that by scampering for a two-yard TD in the third quarter before finding Jaylin Noel for a nine-yard score in the fourth. Despite the Texans' 1-4 record, Stroud still has yet to throw an INT this season, compiling a 6:0 TD:INT in five games, and he hasn't committed a turnover since Week 1. The fourth-year QB also has reinforcements coming for his receiving corps after Houston traded for Marvin Harrison on Sunday. Stroud will look to build on this performance in a Week 6 clash with the Jaguars. |
Nico Collins Nico Collins Five grabs in Week 5 win
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 5:59 PM
Collins caught five of seven targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
Analysis: The Texans got right on both sides of the ball in their first win of the season, with Collins leading the team in targets and tying Jaylin Noel for the lead in receptions while Xavier Hutchinson topped them both in receiving yards. The trio will get some additional competition as soon as a Week 6 clash with Jacksonville after Houston traded for Marvin Harrison on Sunday, but Collins should remain the top option for C.J. Stroud as long as he remains healthy. Through three games this season, Collins has a 19-249-3 line on 25 targets. |
Marvin Harrison Jr. Marvin Harrison Jr. Shipped to Houston
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 3:32 PM
The Cardinals agreed to trade Harrison and a seventh-round pick to the Texans for second- and sixth-round selections, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Since Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Saturday that Arizona had agreed to deal Harrison to an undisclosed team, Houston had been bandied about in the rumor mill as the organization in question. Now, the move to the AFC South has been confirmed. With his new team, Harrison may need some time to acclimate himself to a new scheme -- although he does have plenty of familiarity with QB C.J. Stroud from their college days at Ohio State -- but the fourth overall pick in the 2024 is a decent gamble for a Texans team in search of a consistent second WR option behind No. 1 Nico Collins. |
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Exits during Week 5 win
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 3:09 PM
Pitre departed with a shoulder injury and never returned during Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Pitre recorded three tackles (one solo) before exiting, and he was seen with his left shoulder in a sling after the game, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The 27-year-old has been a stalwart in Houston's secondary since his rookie season, but he's missed multiple games with injuries in each of the last three seasons. The Texans will next play an international game versus the Jaguars in London on Sunday, Oct. 18. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Not returning to Sunday's game
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 1:45 PM
The Texans ruled out Montgomery (groin) for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Houston will be left with Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale as its available options out of the backfield for the rest of the afternoon after Montgomery was unable to return following his departure from the game midway through the second quarter. Prior to exiting, Montgomery gained 11 yards on five carries and went without a target. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Injures groin Sunday
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 1:06 PM
Montgomery suffered a groin injury during Sunday's game at Tennessee.
Analysis: Prior to his exit in the middle of the second quarter, Montgomery had five carries for 11 yards. While Montgomery is considered questionable to return after walking slowly to the locker room, Woody Marks will take on lead-back duties for the Texans. |
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Set to play in Week 5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 10:56 AM
McDonald (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: McDonald logged full practice sessions Thursday and Friday and was subsequently activated from injured reserve Saturday. After carrying a questionable designation, the rookie second-round pick now has the green light to suit up for his NFL regular-season debut in Week 5. |
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Set for season debut
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 10:53 AM
Stewart is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: The Texans activated Stewart from the reserve/PUP list Saturday. The free safety has finally recovered from his quadriceps injury and a recent knee injury. Stewart is ready to return to the field and will serve as the main reserve option behind Calen Bullock. |
Marlin Klein Marlin Klein Healthy scratch again
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 10:49 AM
Klein (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Klein has now been a healthy scratch in consecutive weeks. The fifth-string tight end continues to be a reserve option behind Dalton Schultz, Foster Moreau, Cade Stover and Brevin Jordan. |
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Won't return for Week 5
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 10:19 PM
Smith (foot) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Smith initially drew the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC South tilt, but he's not quite fully recovered from a foot injury that caused him to start the regular season on injured reserve. His next chance to play is Week 6 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18. |
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Removed from PUP list
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 7:24 PM
Stewart (knee) was activated from the reserve/PUP list Saturday but is still questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Although he's still listed as questionable, the fact that Stewart was removed from the PUP list after three-straight full practices makes it likely that he'll make his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday. Stewart's 2025 season was ended by a quad injury that required surgery in early November, but he was tagged with a knee injury during Week 5 prep. Stewart's return would solidify the Texans' safety depth behind Calen Bullock and Reed Blankenship. |
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Activated from IR
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 7:19 PM
The Texans activated McDonald (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, though he's still questionable to play against the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: McDonald ended Week 5 prep with consecutive full practices, which was enough for the Texans to remove the rookie second-rounder from injured reserve. Although he's still listed as questionable, the fact that McDonald is no longer on IR puts him on track to make his NFL debut against Tennessee on Sunday. |
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