NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Houston Texans Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

10
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
105
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Texans

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

#1 Target 🎯
DJ Moore
BUF
25.5
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#2 Target
DJ Moore
25.5
avg pts vs Texans (2 games)
#3 Target
Alec Pierce
IND
17.7
avg pts vs Texans (4 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Josh Downs
IND
9.6
S2025 Wk18 Alec Pierce
IND
29.2
S2025 Wk17 Ladd McConkey
LAC
4.1
S2025 Wk17 Quentin Johnston
LAC
14.8
S2025 Wk17 Keenan Allen
UNK
2.7
S2025 Wk17 Tre' Harris
LAC
2.5
S2025 Wk16 Alex Bachman
UNK
1.3
S2025 Wk16 Jack Bech
LV
6.3
S2025 Wk16 Tre Tucker
LV
9.4
S2025 Wk16 Tyler Lockett
UNK
1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Houston Texans defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Houston Texans allow an average of 10 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (105 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Houston Texans?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Houston Texans: DJ Moore (25.5 avg pts in 2 games), DJ Moore (25.5 avg pts in 2 games), Alec Pierce (17.7 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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