Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates didn't finish his three-game stint as a starting quarterback on a bright note, going 14-for-24 for 137 yards and an interception in Houston's loss to the Colts. Yates was never part of Houston's long-term goals --Deshaun Watson (knee) should be back for the 2018 season -- but any hopes that the veteran could be a serviceable backup for Houston next year seem to have vanished after three consecutive poor performances. Yates doesn't have any fantasy value moving forward.
T.J. Yates Could Show Modest Improvement In Week 17
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates hasn't played well after taking over for the injured Tom Savage, but his two starts have been against a pair of strong defenses in Jacksonville and Pittsburgh. This week against the Colts, Yates has a chance to prove he should be Houston's backup quarterback in 2018. He'll likely have to do it without top target DeAndre Hopkins, but Yates could rely on tight end Stephen Anderson and receivers Will Fuller and Braxton Miller more. Don't expect Yates to be a top-15 quarterback, but he's viable in deep two-quarterback leagues.
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates didn't throw the ball much against the Steelers in Week 16, completing just seven of his 16 pass attempts for 83 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Yates also fumbled three times, though the Texans only lost one of them. Yates left the game in the second quarter and was evaluated for a concussion before returning. Despite Houston getting behind early, the team mostly relied on the running game, limiting what Yates was able to do. Houston plays the Colts in Week 17 and Yates is expected to start that game, but shouldn't be trusted in fantasy lineups.
T.J. Yates Should Not Be In Fantasy Lineups In Week 16
A good bit of advice: If a third-string quarterback completes under half of his pass attempts one week and then plays another strong defense in a nationally-televised game the next week, don't start him. That's the case right now for Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates, who has forced into starting after a concussion knocked Tom Savage out of the role. Yates looked overmatched against Jacksonville in Week 15, an understandable thing against a defense that good. He should improve a little against the Steelers, but not enough to trust in anything but the deepest two-QB leagues.
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates had a predictably bad outing against the Jacksonville Jaguars, finishing with just 128 passing yards, one touchdown and an interception. Most of Yates' production came in the second half after the Texans already trailed big. Jacksonville's defense gave Houston almost no chance to make plays. The Texans play the Steelers in Week 16. If Yates gets another chance to start, fantasy owners should continue to look the other way.
T.J. Yates Not Worth Fantasy Consideration Against Jaguars
It seems like the Houston Texans pull quarterback T.J. Yates out of the ether every year to be an injury replacement. This time, he gets the start after Tom Savage suffered a concussion in Week 14. Houston plays Jacksonville this week, a team that has given up the least fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season. There's no universe where Yates is worth starting this week -- not in season-long formats or in DFS. Look some other direction.
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien says the team expects quarterback T. J. Yates to be the starter in Week 15 after Tom Savage suffered a scary looking concussion against the 49ers. Yates posted solid numbers in relief of Savage, but isn't a viable starter with Houston set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates is likely to start Week 15 against the Jaguars according to Texans coach Bill O'Brien. This always appeared to be the likely outcome after Tom Savage suffered a nasty-looking concussion against the 49ers. Yates played relatively well after entering the game, hooking up with DeAndre Hopkins for two touchdowns, but he will face a considerably more difficult test this week in Jacksonville. The Jaguars DST will certainly be highly owned in DFS.
Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates threw a pair of touchdowns -- both to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins-- after replacing the injured Tom Savage (concussion) in Houston's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Yates threw for 175 yards and didn't turn the ball over. If Savage misses Week 15, Yates is in line to start against a terrifying Jaguars defense, but he won't be on the fantasy radar.
