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Houston Texans Defense vs Tight Ends

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Texans allow to tight ends. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

6.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
61
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Texans

Players who have historically scored most against the Houston Texans defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Dalton Kincaid
BUF
11.7
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#2 Target
Tyler Warren
IND
11.2
avg pts vs Texans (3 games)
#3 Target
Mark Andrews
BAL
9.5
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Houston Texans (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk7 Thomas Fidone II
NYG
3.9
S2026 Wk7 Isaiah Likely
NYG
3.2
S2026 Wk6 Brenton Strange
JAX
9.4
S2026 Wk6 Nate Boerkircher
JAX
8.8
S2026 Wk5 Daniel Bellinger
TEN
1.5
S2026 Wk4 Jake Ferguson
DAL
4.1
S2026 Wk3 Mo Alie-Cox
IND
2.6
S2026 Wk3 Tyler Warren
IND
14.7
S2026 Wk2 Erick All
CIN
2.5
S2026 Wk1 Dalton Kincaid
BUF
18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Houston Texans defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Houston Texans allow an average of 6.7 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (61 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Houston Texans?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Houston Texans: Dalton Kincaid (11.7 avg pts in 2 games), Tyler Warren (11.2 avg pts in 3 games), Mark Andrews (9.5 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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