Houston Texans Depth Chart
- AFC South
- Stadium
- NRG Stadium
- Head Coach
- David Culley
- Offensive Coordinator
- Tim Kelly
- Defensive Coordinator
- Lovie Smith
- Special Teams Coach
- Frank Ross
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola (hamstring) sustained a hamstring injury during the team's Week 2 loss to Cleveland. The ailment helps to clarify why Amendola saw just 12 snaps a week removed from an impressive five-catch performance in Week 1, which also included a touchdown. Brandin Cooks has emerged as the premier pass-catching weapon for the Texans' offense, but the uncertainty under center between Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) and Davis Mills doesn't help Amendola's appeal, either. For the time being, the Houston wideout core is too crowded for Amendola to have much season-long relevance. Check back to see if he can be cleared in time to suit up for Week 3 versus the Panthers, which is just three days away.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (shoulder) is dealing with a "pretty significant" injury, per Aaron Reiss of The Athletic. Collins injured his shoulder during Sunday's 31-21 defeat to the Browns and is technically considered day-to-day- though head coach David Culley didn't comment on the rookie wideout's status for Thursday night's game against the Panthers. Collins has caught two of four targets for 39 yards in two games played for Houston. With Danny Amendola (hamstring) also banged up, fellow wideout Brandin Cooks could see something similar to the 50 percent target share he saw in Week 2 once again versus Carolina.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will remain inactive in Week 3 after starter Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) has an uncertain status for Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Watson will continue to be a healthy scratch as he deals with his legal issues, meaning he is completely off the fantasy radar for the 2021 season. If Taylor is to miss some time, Davis Mills will take over as the starter. Mills threw for 102 yards and a touchdown in relief of Taylor in Week 2, so he has the look of a serviceable quarterback if the Texans need to rely on him in the coming weeks. Having said that, the rookie is off the fantasy radar as there are too many question marks surrounding the status of Taylor, who was impressive in his first game as a member of the Houston Texans. When Taylor returns to the lineup, he can remain a solid streaming option to fill in for bye weeks and can be relied on as a starter in deep and two-QB leagues.
Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown saw just one target but was held without a catch in a Week 2 loss to the Browns. Brown carried an injury designation into the contest, as he was dealing with ankle and shoulder ailments all week, though he was deemed healthy enough to play despite the lackluster effort. The big tight end seems destined for a committee with Jordan Akins, who saw two targets Sunday. Brown is off the fantasy radar heading into Thursday's contest with the Panthers.
Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola caught one pass for nine yards in Sunday's 31-21 defeat at the hands of the Browns. Amendola had a solid debut in Week 1, hauling in five receptions and a touchdown- though he came back down to earth against Cleveland. The veteran wideout will be impossible to trust for fantasy purposes moving forward in the crowded Texans receiver room.