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Houston Texans Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

10.2
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
127
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Texans

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

#1 Target 🎯
CeeDee Lamb
DAL
30
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#2 Target
DJ Moore⚠
BUF
24
avg pts vs Texans (3 games)
#3 Target
DJ Moore⚠
24
avg pts vs Texans (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Houston Texans (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk7 Malachi Fields
NYG
12.3
S2026 Wk7 Darnell Mooney
NYG
1.7
S2026 Wk7 Malik Nabers
NYG
18.1
S2026 Wk6 Jakobi Meyers
JAX
13.3
S2026 Wk6 Parker Washington
JAX
10.4
S2026 Wk5 Elic Ayomanor
TEN
2.7
S2026 Wk5 Wan'Dale Robinson
TEN
11.3
S2026 Wk5 Carnell Tate
TEN
1.6
S2026 Wk5 Chimere Dike
TEN
5.8
S2026 Wk4 George Pickens
DAL
9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Houston Texans defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Houston Texans allow an average of 10.2 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (127 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Houston Texans?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Houston Texans: CeeDee Lamb (30 avg pts in 2 games), DJ Moore (24 avg pts in 3 games), DJ Moore (24 avg pts in 3 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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