AFC South · 2026 season
Houston Texans depth chart and fantasy outlook
- Record
- 0-4
- Points/game
- 21.0
- Pace
- 9th fastest
- Next game
- Week 5 @ TEN · Sun 1:00 PM ET
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What changed
Dalton Schultz target share 25% → 10% over the last 2 weeks.
Weeks 3 and 4 vs weeks 1, 2.
Target and carry tree
Each player’s share of the team’s targets and carries this season and over the last 3 weeks (arrows show the change vs the earlier weeks).
Targets
| Player | Tgt | Season share | Last 3 wk | Air yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dalton SchultzTE | 27 | 20% | 19%▼3 | 12% |
 Xavier HutchinsonWR | 26 | 19% | 20%▲4 | 26% |
 Nico CollinsWR | 18 | 13% | 8%▼19 | 17% |
 Kayshon BoutteWR | 13 | 9% | 11%▲5 | 12% |
 Jaylin NoelWR | 12 | 9% | 10%▲4 | 11% |
 Jared WayneWR | 12 | 9% | 11%▲8 | 14% |
 Woody MarksRB | 9 | 7% | 8%▲5 | 2% |
 Foster MoreauTE | 9 | 7% | 7% | 2% |
Carries
| Player | Car | Season share | Last 3 wk |
|---|---|---|---|
 David MontgomeryRB | 47 | 52% | 47%▼16 |
| Woody MarksRB | 28 | 31% | 33%▲5 |
 C.J. StroudQB | 9 | 10% | 12%▲6 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 3 | 3% | 5%▲5 |
| Xavier HutchinsonWR | 2 | 2% | 3%▲3 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 1% | 0%▼3 |
Pace, pass rate and efficiency
Season averages with the Texans’ rank among 32 teams and the league average.
Plays per game
66.3
9th · league 64.1
Neutral seconds per play
31.2
9th · league 31.9
Neutral pass rate
59%
16th · league 58%
Pass rate over expected
-1.9
19th · league -1.6
Offense EPA/play
-0.03
19th · league +0.01
Defense EPA/play allowed
+0.07
26th · league +0.01
Points per game
21.0
20th · league 23.1
Points allowed per game
27.3
26th · league 23.1
Depth chart
nflverse · updated Oct 6, 10:08 AM ET
Fantasy Nerds · updated Oct 6, 11:18 AM ET
- QB
- 1.C.J. Stroud2.Davis Mills
- RWR
- 1.Kayshon Boutte2.Jared Wayne
- SWR
- 2.Jaylin Noel
Schedule and Vegas lines
| Wk | Opponent | Result / kickoff | Spread | Total | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsBUF | L 31-36 | +1.5 | 44.5 | 21.5 |
| 2 | vsCIN | L 6-20 | -3 | 45.5 | 24.25 |
| 3 | @IND | L 17-19 | -1.5 | 41.5 | 21.5 |
| 4 | vsDAL | L 30-34 | -3 | 48.5 | 25.75 |
| 5 | @TEN | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 11 | -6.5 | 38.5 | 22.5 |
| 6 | @JAX | Sun 9:30 AM ET, Oct 18 | – | – | – |
| 7 | vsNYG | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 25 | – | – | – |
| 9 | @LAC | Sun 4:05 PM ET, Nov 8 | – | – | – |
| 10 | @CLE | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Nov 15 | – | – | – |
| 11 | vsIND | Thu 8:15 PM ET, Nov 19 | – | – | – |
| 12 | vsBAL | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Nov 29 | – | – | – |
| 13 | @PIT | Sun 8:20 PM ET, Dec 6 | – | – | – |
| 14 | @WAS | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 13 | – | – | – |
| 15 | vsJAX | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 20 | – | – | – |
| 16 | @PHI | Thu 8:15 PM ET, Dec 24 | – | – | – |
| 17 | @GB | Mon 8:15 PM ET, Jan 4 | – | – | – |
| 18 | vsTEN | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 10 | – | – | – |
Closing lines for played games; current lines for upcoming games. Implied points = half the total plus or minus half the spread.
Injuries
Week 5 report
- Ali GayeDEIRKnee
- Azeez Al-ShaairLBQGroin
- Braden SmithOTIRFoot
- British BrooksRBIRHamstring
- Casey ToohillDEPersonal
- DJ TurnerWRQUndisclosed
- Dylan HortonDEIRAchilles
- E.J. SpeedLBPUPQuadriceps
- Graham MertzQBIRKnee - Acl
- Henry To'oTo'oLBIRShoulder
- Irv SmithTEQAnkle
- Ja'Marcus IngramCBIRShoulder
- Jaden CrumedyDTQShoulder
- Jake HummelLBIRGroin
- Jayden HigginsWRIRKnee - Acl
- Jaylin SmithCBQHamstring
- Jimmie WardCBQFoot
- K.C. OssaiLBIRUndisclosed
- Kayden McDonaldDTIRAnkle
- Kurt HinishDTQUndisclosed
- Kyonte HamiltonDTQUndisclosed
- M.J. StewartSAFPUPKnee
- Mario EdwardsDTIRKnee - Acl
- Noah WhittingtonRBOQuadriceps
- Sam HagenOTIRUndisclosed
- Sione TakitakiLBQHamstring
- Solomon ByrdDEIRAnkle
- Tank DellWRIRKnee - Acl + Mcl
Fantasy points allowed
2026 season averages by position, not adjusted for opponents. Rank 1st = fewest allowed (toughest matchup).
| Pos | PPR allowed/G | League avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 19.5 | 16.8 | 26th · soft |
| RB | 17.3 | 21.7 | 8th · tough |
| WR | 44.6 | 32.5 | 32nd · soft |
| TE | 10.9 | 13.5 | 15th |
Adjusted for offenses faced (PPR): vs QB 17th · vs RB 3rd · vs WR 30th · vs TE 9th. Defense vs positionNoisy this early in the season: weight it lightly.
How this works
Shares are the player’s targets or carries divided by the team total for the same weeks. Pace is the average seconds between snaps on the same drive in neutral situations; neutral pass rate counts plays while the game is competitive, so it reflects the play-caller’s preference rather than the score. EPA per play is the average expected points added (nflverse model).
The depth chart shows each source’s latest snapshot with its time, nflverse first. Fantasy points allowed sum what every opposing QB, RB, WR and TE scored, divided by games played.
Sources: nflverse play-by-play, Fantasy Nerds (depth chart)
Frequently asked questions
How fast do the Texans play?
The Houston Texans average 31.2 seconds between snaps in neutral situations in 2026, 9th-fastest of 32 teams, and run 66.3 offensive plays per game. In neutral game situations they pass on 59% of plays (16th of 32).
Who leads the Texans in targets?
Dalton Schultz has 20% of the Texans’ targets in 2026. David Montgomery leads the backfield with 52% of the carries.
How good are the Texans on offense and defense?
By expected points added per play, the Texans offense ranks 19th (-0.03) and the defense ranks 26th (+0.07 allowed) in 2026.