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Houston Texans Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
51
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Texans

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

#1 Target 🎯
Mark Andrews
BAL
9.5
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#2 Target
Tyler Warren
IND
9.4
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#3 Target
Brenton Strange
JAX
6.5
avg pts vs Texans (3 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Mo Alie-Cox
IND
5.2
S2025 Wk18 Tyler Warren
IND
7.6
S2025 Wk17 Will Dissly
UNK
3.9
S2025 Wk17 Oronde Gadsden
LAC
12.2
S2025 Wk16 Michael Mayer
LV
2
S2025 Wk16 Brock Bowers
LV
14.3
S2025 Wk15 Trey McBride
ARI
37.4
S2025 Wk15 Pharaoh Brown
UNK
2.1
S2025 Wk15 Elijah Higgins
ARI
1.3
S2025 Wk14 Travis Kelce
KC
1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Houston Texans defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Houston Texans allow an average of 6.7 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (51 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Houston Texans?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Houston Texans: Mark Andrews (9.5 avg pts in 2 games), Tyler Warren (9.4 avg pts in 2 games), Brenton Strange (6.5 avg pts in 3 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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