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Jaylin Noel Jaylin Noel Minimal role on offense Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 7:09 AM Noel caught one of two targets for four yards, logged one carry for five yards and returned four kickoffs for 96 yards in Thursday's 23-16 win over the Bills in Week 12. Analysis: One of Noel's two targets came in the red zone, and the rookie recorded his fourth carry of the season. After a mid-season spike in activity, he's had two or fewer targets in three of the last four contests. Noel's greatest weekly contributions have come on special teams, where he's settled in as the Texans' primary returner of both punts and kickoffs.
Xavier Hutchinson Xavier Hutchinson Gets one touch in win Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 7:00 AM Hutchinson did not record a target and had one carry for nine yards in Thursday's 23-16 win over Buffalo in Week 12. Analysis: Hutchinson was on the field for a season-low 21 snaps with his only contribution being a red-zone carry. The play started as an end-around on which it looked like he was going to throw the ball but ended up being a nine-yard scramble. This was the second time in three weeks that Hutchinson did not generate a target, but things could change Week 13 if starting quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) returns.
Cade Stover Cade Stover Targeted twice in win Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 6:32 AM Stover was unable to bring in either of his two targets in Thursday's 23-16 win over the Bills in Week 12. Analysis: Stover played his second game since returning from a broken foot suffered in the season opener. He was on the field for 20 snaps, which represents an increase from Week 11. He's not a big piece of the offense but is a willing blocker as the No. 2 behind Dalton Schultz.
Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Quiet night in win Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 6:25 AM Schultz caught one of four targets for eight yards in Thursday's 23-16 win over Buffalo in Week 12. Analysis: Schultz, who battled through a shoulder injury on a short week, had his fewest targets since Week 8. Houston's offense got off to another slow start behind quarterback Davis Mills, and it greatly benefited from the defense, which forced three turnovers and created two short-field opportunities. Those factors kept a lid on the air attack. Despite the low output, Schultz remains a key component of the team's passing game and ranks second on the club with 72 targets and 497 receiving yards.
Joe Mixon Joe Mixon Responds to report Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 6:08 AM Mixon (foot/ankle) refuted a report that he is not expected to return this season, Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle reports. Analysis: NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that Mixon is not expected to return this season, prompting the running back to clap back. "Now, I get everyone's looking for splash news & clickbait... but I'm just curious, Ian how do you know more about me than me?," Mixon responded. The report adds that two sources told the Houston Chronicle that the team holds out hope the running back's foot responds to treatment, but added he was not expected to play in 2025. Mixon has been on the reserve/non-football injury list all season, and in his ongoing absence, Woody Marks (115 carries) and Nick Chubb (105 carries) have handled the bulk of the rushing duties for the 6-5 Texans.
Davis Mills Davis Mills Two TD tosses in win Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 11:21 PM Mills completed 16 of 30 passes for 153 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding two carries for four yards in the Texans' 23-19 win over the Texans on Thursday night. Analysis: Mills' final line was far from fantasy-friendly, but the veteran backup was integral to the Texans' upset in what was his third straight start. Mills connected with Christian Kirk (two yards) and Jayden Higgins (eight yards) for his pair of second-quarter touchdowns, and he remained free of interceptions for a second consecutive start. Mills has led the Texans to a 3-0 mark while C.J. Stroud (concussion) has been sidelined, but the latter will return to the starting job in a Week 13 road matchup against the Colts if he's cleared to suit up.
Nico Collins Nico Collins Held in check after halftime Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 11:09 PM Collins brought all three targets for 55 yards in the Texans' 23-19 win over the Bills on Thursday night. Analysis: Collins finished as the team leader in yardage on the night, but all of it came on his three first-half catches. The talented wideout was part of the collateral damage of a modest passing night on the part of Davis Mills, who completed only 53.3 percent of his passes for 153 yards and averaged 5.1 yards per attempt. Collins was coming off a two-game heater while working with Mills -- one where he posted a 16-128-1 line on 25 targets -- so Thursday's downturn was particularly noteworthy. Collins is now slated to return to working with C.J. Stroud when the Texans return to action in a Week 13 road divisional clash against the Colts on Sunday, Nov. 30, as the latter should be cleared from his concussion by that point.
Braxton Berrios Braxton Berrios Healthy scratch again Week 12 Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 6:08 PM Berrios (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's matchup against Buffalo. Analysis: Berrios will be inactive for a second straight week with the Texans' wideout corps mostly healthy. Since tallying five catches for 38 yards with a 29 percent offensive snap share against San Francisco in Week 8, Berrios had just one offensive snap across two contests prior to the pair of healthy scratches. He had been working as one of the Texans' top kick returners, but that role will likely be filled by Jaylin Noel and Tremon Smith against the Bills.
Joe Mixon Joe Mixon Not expected to return this season Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 11:16 AM Mixon (foot/ankle) is not expected to suit up during the 2025 campaign, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: Mixon has spent the entire regular season on the reserve/non-football injury list due to an injury suffered during an individual workout in the spring. The lack of information provided by Houston on his expected recovery timetable had already spread doubt about his chances of retaking the field, so it's a minor relief to finally have some added clarity provided. Rookie fourth-rounder Woody Marks and veteran Nick Chubb will continue to lead Houston's backfield down the stretch, but this is likely a unit that will be heavily revamped ahead of the 2026 campaign. Mixon technically remains under contract with the Texans for one more season, but the team has a potential 'out' in his contract this offseason for only $2 million in dead cap, and it's difficult to envision Houston sticking with the 29-year-old running back after a lost year.
Nico Collins Nico Collins Sees more time in slot Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 6:24 AM Collins' enhanced production over the last two weeks is partially due to being deployed more often in the slot, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports. He's accumulated 16 catches on 25 targets for 228 yards and a touchdown during a two-game winning streak. Analysis: Collins has been a key factor in the Texans getting to .500 for the season. A coaching decision to scheme him to get more open appears to have worked. During the two-game streak, he's been targeted seven times from the slot, more than he had in his first seven games combined, and those targets have led to success. Collins caught a pivotal fourth-quarter pass for 22 yards in the Week 10 win over Jacksonville and had three catches for 31 yards from the slot, including a touchdown, in a Week 11 win over Tennessee. Collins and the Texans will be challenged to repeat that success this week in a Thursday night game against the Bills, who rank second in the NFL with 169.7 passing yards allowed per game.
Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Turns in full practice Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 3:51 PM Schultz (shoulder) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. Analysis: Schultz has been managing the shoulder issue for the last few weeks, but he has yet to miss a game, and his ability to put in a full practice Tuesday clears the way for him to play Thursday against the Bills. The veteran tight end has seen his involvement in the Houston passing attack tick up since the team's Week 6 bye; over the Texans' ensuing five games, Schultz has turned in a 30-303-1 receiving line on 41 targets.
Nico Collins Nico Collins Turns in full practice Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 3:33 PM Collins (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. Analysis: Houston estimated Collins as a limited participant for Monday's walk-through session, but the wideout has cleared up any concern about his availability for Thursday's game against the Bills by taking every rep during Tuesday's session. For the third straight week, Collins will be on the receiving end of throws from quarterback Davis Mills, who will make another start while C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol.
Davis Mills Davis Mills Ticketed for third straight start Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 1:59 PM Head coach DeMeco Ryans said that Mills will serve as the Texans' starting quarterback for Thursday's game against the Bills, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Analysis: Though C.J. Stroud is in line to practice in some fashion Tuesday for the first time since sustaining a concussion in the Texans' Nov. 2 loss to the Broncos, he's not on track to clear the five-step protocol before Thursday and has been ruled out for a third straight game. As a result, Mills will direct the Houston offense once again after he completed 53 of 86 passes for 566 yards, three touchdowns and one interception to go along with five carries for 34 yards and another score in wins over the Jaguars and Titans during the past two weeks. Assuming Stroud experiences no recurring symptoms of the concussion in his return to practice, he could be in position to reclaim starting duties from Mills in the Texans' Week 13 game against the Colts on Nov. 30.
C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Ruled out for Thursday night Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 1:55 PM Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans ruled Stroud (concussion) out for Thursday's game against the Bills, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Stroud's headaches and sensitivity to light have subsided since he exited the Texans' Nov. 2 loss to the Broncos due to the concussion, but he remains in the five-step protocol and isn't on track to be cleared prior to Thursday. As a result, Davis Mills will draw a third consecutive start in his stead, but on a positive note, Stroud is slated to practice in some fashion Tuesday for the first time since sustaining the head injury. If all goes well for Stroud in Tuesday's session, he would seemingly be on a path to getting cleared to play ahead of the Texans' Week 13 game at Indianapolis on Nov. 30.
C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Likely to remain out Week 12 Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 11:49 AM Stroud (concussion) is expected to practice Tuesday, but the quarterback appears unlikely to be available for Thursday's game against the Bills, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle anticipates that the Texans will list Stroud as a limited participant Tuesday in what would mark his first practice activity of any kind since sustaining a concussion in the team's Nov. 2 loss to the Broncos. Though Stroud still has a chance to clear the five-step protocol before Thursday, a lack of full practice participation on a short week would leave him highly unlikely to start against the Bills. Davis Mills thus looks headed for a third consecutive start, but Stroud's expected return to practice Tuesday would put in him in a good position to return to the lineup Week 13 versus the Colts on Nov. 30.
Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Still dealing with shoulder issue Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 5:29 PM Schultz (shoulder) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report. Analysis: Schultz has been dealing with a shoulder injury for nearly a month, but he's played in each of the Texans' last four games en route to 21 catches (on 31 targets) for 205 yards and one touchdown. Considering his production hasn't tailed off with Davis Mills and not C.J. Stroud (concussion, DNP on Monday) under center the last two contests, Schultz remains a consideration in fantasy ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Bills. Wednesday's practice report will reveal whether or not Schultz has a Week 12 designation.
Nico Collins Nico Collins Limited by ankle issue Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 5:22 PM Collins was limited at Monday's walkthrough due to an ankle injury. Analysis: Collins previously dealt with a knee issue and a concussion this season, so this is a new health concern for the fifth-year pro. He'll have two more chances to get back to full this week before the Texans potentially tag him with a designation for Thursday's game against the Bills. Meanwhile, C.J. Stroud (concussion) was a DNP on Monday, meaning Davis Mills seems poised for another start under center in Week 12. Working with Mills the past two contests, Collins put together a 16-228-1 line on 25 targets during that span.
C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Listed DNP on Monday Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 5:16 PM Stroud (concussion) didn't participate in Monday's walkthrough. Analysis: Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reported earlier Monday that Stroud remained in the concussion protocol, and his lack of activity to begin Week 12 prep indicates that he hasn't made any tangible progress in his recovery. Stroud thus appears to be trending toward a third absence in a row Thursday against the Bills, which would pave the way for Davis Mills to start a third consecutive game. The Texans may confirm as much when they post their final injury report of the week Wednesday.
C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Remains in concussion protocol Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:35 AM Stroud is still in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Monday and his availability for Thursday's home game against the Bills remains uncertain, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. Analysis: Stroud has missed two straight games and now faces a short week of preparation before Houston's appearance on Thursday Night Football, and he has yet to resume practicing. As such, if Stroud remains a non-participant Monday, it will forebode Davis Mills drawing another start. Even if Stroud gets back on the practice field Monday there are no guarantees he'll be available Thursday, as before returning to game action the 2023 first-round pick will need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.
Jaylin Noel Jaylin Noel Up-and-down season continues Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 8:11 AM Noel hauled in his lone target for 12 yards while adding 89 total return yards on five punts and two kickoffs in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Titans in Week 11. Analysis: Noel's production has been a roller coaster since Houston's Week 5 bye. In three of the last five contests, the rookie third-round pick has a combined 13 catches on 17 targets for 175 yards. In the two other games, Noel has one catch on one target for 12 yards. Noel's greatest contribution has been as a returner; he leads the team with a combined 457 returns yards (eight kickoffs, 23 punts).