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Ka'imi Fairbairn Ka'imi Fairbairn Converts three FGAs in win
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 9:59 PM
Fairbairn went 3-for-3 on field-goal tries and made all five of his PATs during Sunday's 44-22 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Fairbairn was able to convert multiple field-goal attempts for the fifth straight game. The kicker made a 56-yarder in the first quarter before later adding makes from 31 and 41 yards in the fourth quarter. On the season, Fairbairn has gone 18-for-19 on field-goal tries, including 7-for-8 from 50-plus yards, over eight contests so far. |
Woody Marks Woody Marks Logs 19 more touches in Week 9
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 9:22 PM
Marks turned 18 carries into 70 yards and hauled in just one of four targets for four yards during Sunday's 44-22 road win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Marks acted as the Texans' primary running back for a fourth straight game, three of which David Montgomery has missed completely due to a groin injury. During that stretch, Marks has racked up 75 touches for 321 yards from scrimmage, but he has yet to reach the end zone since Week 4. Montgomery wasn't able to practice this week, so Marks may be in line for another role as Houston's No. 1 backfield option next Sunday at Cleveland if the former doesn't make the requisite progress in his recovery. |
Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Two grabs in Week 9 win
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 9:11 PM
Schultz caught two of four targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Not counting his 12-140-0 receiving explosion in Week 2 when Nico Collins was out with a hamstring injury, Schultz has mustered 23 grabs for 244 yards and no touchdowns across his seven other appearances. He's failed to reach 50 receiving yards in any of those contests and is merely a TE2 in fantasy. |
Marvin Harrison Jr. Marvin Harrison Jr. Two catches during blowout win
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 8:38 PM
Harrison caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 44-22 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Harrison ranked seventh on the team in targets, and although C.J. Stroud connected with four different wide receivers for five total touchdowns, Harrison was not one of them. Harrison has now reeled in six of 11 targets for 60 yards and a score over three contests with the Texans, and he will remain hard to trust from a fantasy perspective in Week 10 versus Cleveland. |
Tank Dell Tank Dell First touchdown since 2024
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 8:14 PM
Dell turned a team-high nine targets into four catches for 105 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 44-22 road victory against the Chargers
Analysis: In his second appearance since returning from a brutal left knee injury suffered in December 2024, Dell again recorded a reception of 40-plus yards, connecting with C.J. Stroud for a 63-yard TD in the second quarter. It was one of five touchdown passes for Stroud, who spread the ball around to nine different pass catchers and four that reached the end zone at least once. Dell will aim to build on the momentum next Sunday at Cleveland. |
Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Strikes for two TDs in Week 9
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 8:08 PM
Boutte erupted for four catches (on five targets) for 125 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 44-22 road win against the Chargers.
Analysis: Boutte entered Week 9 action with a cumulative 15-194-0 line on 23 targets through seven appearances this season, so Sunday's performance was a true outburst. It didn't hurt that Boutte and his teammates were facing the only winless team in the NFL, but QB C.J. Stroud took full advantage of the opportunity, including Boutte (twice) among his five TD tosses. Ultimately, the Texans' receiving corps has a clear No. 1 in WR Nico Collins, who is the best bet among the group to produce most weeks. |
Xavier Hutchinson Xavier Hutchinson Scores TD in high-scoring win
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 8:07 PM
Hutchinson caught three of five targets for 29 yards and a touchdown and added a 28-yard kick return during Sunday's 44-22 win against the Chargers.
Analysis: Hutchinson finished tied with Kayshon Boutte for second on the team in targets behind fellow wideout Tank Dell (nine). Hutchinson was able to reach paydirt for the second straight contest, reeling in a 17-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud for the team's first score of the day in the first quarter. There are many mouths to feed in Houston's passing attack, so Hutchinson will remain a volatile fantasy option ahead of the team's Week 10 matchup with the Browns. |
Nico Collins Nico Collins First TD since Week 4 on Sunday
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 7:54 PM
Collins corralled all four of his targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 44-22 victory at the Chargers.
Analysis: Collins was one of four Texans to reach the end zone via a pass from QB C.J. Stroud, who tossed five TDs in all. It marked Collins' first touchdown since Week 4, when he struck twice against the Cowboys, but overall his output from week to week this season has been a bit inconsistent, as he sits on a 28-384-4 line on 39 targets through his six appearances. He'll seek better results next Sunday in Cleveland. |
C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Tosses five touchdowns
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 7:30 PM
Stroud completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards, five touchdowns and one interception and recorded two carries for 20 yards during Sunday's 44-22 win at the Chargers.
Analysis: Stroud matched a career high with his five TD strikes, which went to Xavier Hutchinson (17 yards), Tank Dell (63), Kayshon Boutte (12 and 63) and Nico Collins (13). Moreover, Stroud's 384 passing yards matched the second most in a game in his career. He's now thrown for multiple touchdowns in four of the last five games, a stretch in which he's accounted for a remarkable 1,457 yards through the air and a 13:2 TD:INT. Stroud will attempt to keep things rolling next Sunday, when the Texans visit the Browns. |
Won't play Week 9
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 7:09 PM
Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out to face the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Blankenship suffered a concussion Week 6 against Jacksonville, and he had surgery on his hand not long after that contest. He hasn't played or practiced since, so it's not clear how close he may be to returning. With Blankenship set to miss a second straight game, M.J. Stewart will likely draw another start at safety. |
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Woody Marks Woody Marks Set for RB1 work
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:11 PM
With David Montgomery (groin) again ruled out for Week 9, Marks is expected to remain the Texans' clear RB1 for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Even with the Texans coming out of their bye week, Montgomery still isn't ready to return to the lineup. Additionally, Jawhar Jordan (quad) is also still out for Houston. With both backs sidelined in Week 7 against the Giants, Marks handled all 19 running-back carries for the Texans. The volume alone puts Marks in the RB1/2 conversation for fantasy this week. |
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Full practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 5:23 PM
Al-Shaair (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: The veteran linebacker appears ready to go for Sunday's game against the winless Chargers. Al-Shaair has recorded 58 tackles (22 solo) and a pair of pass breakups across six starts this season. |
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Full practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 11:02 PM
Fisher (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Fisher hasn't played since Week 6, but he's good to go coming out of the Texans' bye week. He's logged 64 offensive snaps this season. |
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Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:08 PM
Blankenship (concussion/hand) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Blankenship was forced to miss the team's last contest in Week 7 against the Giants while recovering from a concussion, and he may still remain in concussion protocol ahead of Week 9. The safety is also working his way back from a left hand injury that required surgery in late October. Blankenship will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest versus the Chargers. |
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Dealing with groin injury
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:57 PM
Al-Shaair (groin) was a limited participant at the Texans' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Al-Shaair appears to be dealing with a groin injury coming out of Houston's bye week in Week 8. The linebacker's ability to practice in any capacity would suggest it's a minor issue, but he will have two more chances to practice in full and prove his health before Sunday's matchup with the Chargers. |
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Full participant in practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:54 PM
Pitre (shoulder) was a full participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Pitre is healthy again after missing the past two games due to an AC joint injury. The 2022 second-round pick should resume his role as the team's starting slot cornerback during Sunday's game versus the Chargers. |
David Montgomery David Montgomery Will miss Sunday's game
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 2:52 PM
While Montgomery (groin) has made some progress, coach DeMeco Ryans noted Wednesday that the running back will remain out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Montgomery missed Houston's last two games before the team's Week 8 bye, and now he won't return to the lineup any sooner than Nov. 15, when the Texans face the Browns on the road. With Montgomery still out, Woody Marks is poised to maintain his lead backfield role, an assignment that resulted in him logging a season-high 19 carried for 66 yards and one catch for 15 yards in a Week 7 overtime loss to the Giants. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Not seen at practice
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:09 PM
Montgomery (groin) wasn't present for the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Montgomery missed the Texans' two games before a Week 8 bye due to a groin issue, and his status remains up in the air as the team prepares for Sunday's contest at the Chargers. He hasn't practiced since sustaining the injury Oct. 11 at Tennessee, meaning he likely will need to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday to have a chance to suit up this weekend. |
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Had surgery on hand
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 6:50 PM
Blankenship (concussion/hand) underwent surgery on his left hand in October, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The safety went through the procedure "not long after" the Texans' win over the Jaguars, per Alexander. Blankenship is also working his way through the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the same game. His status will be worth monitoring as the team prepares for a Week 9 matchup with the Chargers. |
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Headed to Houston
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 4:58 PM
The Texans signed Jones on Monday.
Analysis: Jones is headed to Houston after having been released by the 49ers in late October. The 28-year-old logged two tackles across three appearances with San Francisco and will likely serve a depth role behind Tommy Togiai and Sheldon Rankins in Houston. |
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