Week 1 – Kenny Stills at Kansas City Chiefs
Even though DeAndre Hopkins is no longer in Houston, Kenny Stills will still be battling Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks and RB David Johnson for looks from Deshaun Watson. In his first season with the Texans Stills recorded 40 receptions for over 500 yards. During his career he’s been a TD-machine, scoring nearly one in every eight times he touches the ball. Watson will likely have to air it out to keep up with the Chiefs offense in the opener, so Stills could make for a sneaky start.
Week 17 vs. Tennessee Titans
Will Fuller will be out on Sunday which is good news for Kenny Stills owners. In the win over the Buccaneers last Saturday Stills led the Texans with 57 yards on a season-high five catches. Three of his four TDs this year have come in December and just two weeks ago in Tennessee Stills snagged three passes for 35 yards and two scores.
Week 16 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Even with Will Fuller back for the Houston pass attack last Sunday at Tennessee, Kenny Stills had a solid game, posting three grabs for 35 yards and two TDs, his first multi-score outing of the season. Playing in 12 contests this year Stills is averaging three catches for 42 yards and will remain the No. 3 WR for the Texans, behind Fuller and DeAndre Hopkins. While Stills will be going against a bad Tampa Bay pass defense on Saturday, he makes for at best a WR3/flex play.
Week 15 at Tennessee Titans
With Will Fuller out and Deshaun Watson passing 50 times last week, it was a disappointing performance for Kenny Stills owners, as he finished with just two catches for eight yards. In the loss to Denver, DeAndre Hopkins and Keke Coutee led the Texans, combining for 12 receptions and 188 yards. Even if Fuller is out again Stills is a risky option since he’s recorded only six grabs the past three outings.
Week 14 vs. Denver Broncos
Kenny Stills made the most of his four targets last week versus the Patriots, registering three receptions for 61 yards and his first score since the opener. Will Fuller saw only two looks in the win, helping Stills post better numbers, including the 35-yard TD. Expect Fuller to receive more chances on Sunday, which will limit Stills' opportunities. Versus a solid Denver pass defense, he is a WR3/flex option.
Week 13 vs. New England Patriots
With Will Fuller back for the Texans last Thursday versus Indy, Kenny Stills was relegated to the third WR role, which resulted in him receiving only two targets. He caught just a six-yard pass and may become an afterthought in the Houston aerial attack. Against a solid New England pass defense, it’s advised you look elsewhere for a starting WR.
Week 12 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Although Will Fuller was out again last Sunday at Baltimore Kenny Stills finished with only four grabs for 27 yards. In the past three contests he’s averaging just 34 yards with no TDs. With the short week Fuller may miss Thursday’s game versus the Colts, which could be a good thing for Stills owners, as he posted his lone 100-yard game of the season five weeks ago at Indy. Consider him a WR3/flex option for the rematch.
Week 11 at Baltimore Ravens
With Will Fuller still battling a sore hamstring two weeks ago, Kenny Stills turned four catches into 52 yards in the win against the Jaguars in London. The bye week gave Fuller a chance to get healthy and he’s expected to be back on the field Sunday. Stills hasn’t scored since Week 1 and should only be part of your starting lineup if you’re low on options, even facing a Ravens secondary that’s had some trouble with the pass.
Week 9 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Even with Will Fuller out due to a hamstring injury last week versus the Raiders, Kenny Stills finished with just three receptions for 22 yards, despite Deshaun Watson putting the ball in the air 39 times. In his six games this season, Stills has recorded more than three grabs just twice and he hasn’t found pay dirt since Week 1. He’ll remain the No. 2 WR in London on Sunday but with his inconsistency should be used as a more of a WR3 play.
Week 8 vs. Oakland Raiders
After missing the previous two games with a hamstring injury, Kenny Stills contributed 105 yards on four grabs in the loss to the Colts last Sunday. With Will Fuller leaving in the first quarter due to a hamstring injury of his own, Stills moved into the No. 2 WR position and registered his best game as a Texan. While he hasn’t scored since the opener, Stills should be in line for another good performance this week against the league’s second-worst pass defense.
