NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Houston Texans Defense vs Running Backs

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

9.5
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
64
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Texans

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

#1 Target 🎯
James Cook
BUF
19.9
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#2 Target
Derrick Henry
BAL
16.9
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#3 Target
Jonathan Taylor
IND
12.6
avg pts vs Texans (4 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jonathan Taylor
IND
5.9
S2025 Wk18 DJ Giddens
IND
3
S2025 Wk18 Ameer Abdullah
JAX
4.5
S2025 Wk17 Keaton Mitchell
LAC
5.8
S2025 Wk17 Omarion Hampton
LAC
20
S2025 Wk16 Raheem Mostert
UNK
1.9
S2025 Wk16 Ashton Jeanty
LV
31.8
S2025 Wk15 Tyler Allgeier
ARI
1.8
S2025 Wk15 Corey Kiner
ARI
1.1
S2025 Wk14 Kareem Hunt
UNK
9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Houston Texans defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Houston Texans allow an average of 9.5 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (64 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Houston Texans?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Houston Texans: James Cook (19.9 avg pts in 2 games), Derrick Henry (16.9 avg pts in 2 games), Jonathan Taylor (12.6 avg pts in 4 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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