NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Houston Texans Defense vs Quarterbacks

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

15.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
39
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Texans

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

#1 Target 🎯
Anthony Richardson
IND
19.8
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#2 Target
Patrick Mahomes
KC
16.5
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#3 Target
Will Levis
TEN
14.5
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Riley Leonard
IND
21.6
S2025 Wk17 Justin Herbert
LAC
16.1
S2025 Wk16 Kirk Cousins
LV
18.6
S2025 Wk15 Jacoby Brissett
ARI
21.6
S2025 Wk14 Patrick Mahomes
KC
9.3
S2025 Wk13 Daniel Jones
IND
16.1
S2025 Wk12 Josh Allen
BUF
10.1
S2025 Wk12 Josh Allen
BUF
10.1
S2025 Wk11 Cam Ward
TEN
13.1
S2025 Wk10 Trevor Lawrence
JAX
10.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Houston Texans defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Houston Texans allow an average of 15.4 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (39 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Houston Texans?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Houston Texans: Anthony Richardson (19.8 avg pts in 2 games), Patrick Mahomes (16.5 avg pts in 2 games), Will Levis (14.5 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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