Pro Football News Hub

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are 2-5, second in the AFC South. Next they visit the Los Angeles Chargers. Bye: Week 8.

Record

Record
2-5
Division
AFC South
Streak
L1
Last 5
2-3

Texans Week 9 outlook

The Texans are 2-5 and have lost three straight, falling to the Giants, Jaguars and Titans while scoring just 165 points against 170 allowed. A trip to face the Chargers in Week 9 offers a chance to stop the slide, though the market gives Houston only a 34.9 percent win chance.

C.J. Stroud projects for 17.5 DraftKings points against a Chargers defense ranked 7th-easiest versus quarterbacks, making him the clear fantasy focal point. Nico Collins (11.0 projected) and Xavier Hutchinson (6.0) face a defense ranked 11th-easiest against receivers. Woody Marks takes over the lead backfield role with David Montgomery out with a groin injury, and Marks projects for 10.0 points against a Chargers run defense ranked 20th-easiest.

Injuries have thinned Houston's roster beyond Montgomery. Left tackle Blake Fisher is out with a thumb injury, and both safeties, Jalen Pitre and Reed Blankenship, are out with shoulder and concussion issues respectively. Tank Dell is questionable with a knee injury. With the secondary and offensive line shorthanded, Houston will lean on Stroud's passing attack and Marks' workload to try to end the losing streak.

By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI

Previews and recaps

All Houston Texans news

2026 season so far

Through 7 games: 2-5, 2nd in the AFC South. They have scored 165 points and allowed 170 across 7 games, 23.6 for and 24.3 against per game. They lost their last game. C.J. Stroud leads in passing yards (2,036); Woody Marks leads in rushing yards (319); Dalton Schultz leads in receiving yards (395).

Next game

Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers ·

Injuries

Texans fantasy players this week

  1. 1C.J. StroudQB18.0
  2. 2Nico CollinsWR10.5
  3. 3Woody MarksRB10.5
  4. 4Ka'imi FairbairnK8.4
  5. 5Jaylin NoelWR8.0
  6. 6Marvin Harrison Jr.WR6.0
  7. 7Xavier HutchinsonWR6.0
  8. 8Dalton SchultzTE5.5
  9. 9David MontgomeryRB5.0
  10. 10Tank DellWR4.5

Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.

Latest Texans news

  • David Montgomery and Reed Blankenship both had injury setbacks confirmed ahead of a Week 9 matchup against the Chargers. No further details on the nature or severity of either injury were provided, leaving their statuses for the game uncertain. Updates on both players' availability are expected as the week progresses.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • The Texans have ruled out safety Reed Blankenship and running back David Montgomery for Sunday's game against the Chargers. Blankenship is dealing with a hand injury and a concussion, while Montgomery is sidelined by a groin issue, leaving Houston without two key contributors on both sides of the ball.

    Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Ka'imi Fairbairn was named the AFC's special teams player of the month for October, recognizing his standout kicking performance despite Houston's broader struggles. The honor highlights Fairbairn's consistency as a reliable scoring option for the Texans, even as the team has faced difficulties elsewhere in its lineup.

    Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Khalil Shakir, Rhamondre Stevenson, Denzel Boston, Nico Collins, Emmett Johnson and Mike Washington Jr. were all featured in Week 9 fantasy football start/sit rankings. The analysis offered guidance on which of these players fantasy managers should consider starting or sitting for their Week 9 matchups.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • David Montgomery remains sidelined as the Texans assess his injury status heading into Week 9. Houston will need to decide on his workload alongside the rest of the backfield as he works toward a potential return. Fantasy managers should monitor his practice participation for clearer clarity on his timeline.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Team leaders

2026 by the numbers

Home
1-4
Road
2-1
Points per game
25.4
Allowed per game
25.0

2026 schedule and results

Data: News Hub Fantasy · Data: nflverse (CC-BY 4.0)