Davis Mills Fantasy

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Davis Mills struggled in Week 17 against the 49ers. Mills managed 163 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception. He finished with a mediocre passer rating of 75.4. Mills isn't always going to be able to overcome the ineptitude around him. His offensive line was dominated by the 49ers, and he lacks offensive weapons outside of No. receiver Brandin Cooks. Next week, Mills will face a Titans pass defense that ranks 10th in DVOA. Expect Mills to struggle in that game as well. He will have his days, but Mills will finish his rookie season as a low-end QB2 in fantasy.

Jan. 2nd • 9:44 PM

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Davis Mills was very good against the Chargers in Week 16. He completed 21 of his 27 pass attempts for 254 yards and two touchdowns. It was an impressive performance against the 13th-ranked pass defense in DVOA in the Chargers. Mills has shown a modicum of moxy this season and even looks like he may get a multi-year tryout as the Texans quarterback. In Week 17, Mills gets a 49ers pass defense that ranks 21st in DVOA. Mills is an interesting dynasty stash and QB2 moving forward.

Dec. 26th • 8:54 PM

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Davis Mills was fairly mediocre in a Week 15 victory over the Jaguars. He managed only 209 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Mills also added one carry for two yards. The Texans jumped out to an early lead against an awful Jaguars defense, which depressed Mills' final numbers. He managed the game well, but the Texans turned heavily to the run once they jumped ahead. A performance like this is likely his best-case scenario in games where the Texans lead. Mills needs his team to be losing in order to produce a worthwhile line as a low-end QB2 in fantasy.

Dec. 19th • 5:15 PM