Team news: Houston Texans

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee), RB David Montgomery (groin) and S Jalen Pitre (shoulder) will not travel with the team to London and have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Related Players: Woody Marks, British Brooks, Dare Ogunbowale, Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr., Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson, Dalton Schultz, C.J. Stroud

Marks becomes a strong RB2 option with RB1 upside if he again handles most of Houston’s backfield work. He logged 19 touches after Montgomery’s early exit last week. Dell stays a stash, while Collins remains Houston’s clear WR1 play. Harrison’s Texans debut offers a speculative option for deeper leagues, but his initial workload remains uncertain.

DeMeco Ryans said Marvin Harrison Jr. will play Sunday vs. the Jaguars.

Related Players: Nico Collins, Jaylin Noel, Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Dalton Schultz, Foster Moreau, C.J. Stroud

Harrison enters the WR3/FLEX conversation, but managers should account for an uncertain workload in his first game with a new offense. He offers considerably more upside if Houston gives him a substantial route share. Collins remains a WR1, while Boutte, Hutchinson, and Noel become harder to trust as standalone starters with another receiver competing for opportunities.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on David Montgomery update 'week to week, see how he continues to progress, week to week with groin.'

Related players: Woody Marks

After a nice Week 1, Montgomery has struggled over the last four weeks before getting hurt. Marks ran 15 times for 62 yards and added four catchers this past week. He'll take over as the RB1 for the Texans. Houston has struggled to run the ball so Marks owners probably can't expect RB1 numbers, but Marks has been slightly better overall.

Texans RB David Montgomery could miss time with a groin injury, head coach DeMeco Ryans said after Sunday’s win over the Titans.

Monty suffered the during the second quarter. He tallied 11 yards on five carries before leaving. It’s been quite the struggle for Monty since his 3-touchdown outing in Week 1. He has not scored more than seven fantasy points in his last four games. In fact, he hasn’t even reached 50 total yards in that stretch. Woody Marks stands to take over the lead role in the Houston backfield. The 1-4 Texans travel to London to meet the 4-1 Jaguars in Week 6 before a date with the Giants in Week 7 and then Houston has their bye in Week 8.

The Texans are acquiring WR Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Cardinals.

The Cardinals are getting a 2nd and 6th-round picks in 2027 in return while also sending a 7th to Houston. The mystery is over. It was reported that Harrison was being traded but the team was never revealed, perhaps as a way to drive up the price for other teams. Still, getting a 2nd-round pick in what should be a strong 2027 class for Harrison is a win for Arizona. Harrison now gets a chance to rejuvenate his career in Houston with C.J. Stroud now as his quarterback, reuniting from their Ohio State days together. The emergence of Michael Wilson also helped.

The Cardinals are finalizing a deal to trade WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and he will be inactive Sunday against the Lions as the team completes the deal.

No team was given as to where he will be going, but he will be going somewhere. He just won’t be playing in Week 5. The former No. 4 overall pick never gained full traction in Arizona and did not live up to his lofty expectations. It will be interesting to see where he is heading and what Arizona will receive in return. As for the Cardinals, Michael Wilson truly is the main man in the passing game, as if he wasn’t already. Kendrick Bourne, Semi Fehoko and Jalen Brooks are the other options on the outside plus Trey McBride at tight end.

WR Tank Dell, DT Kayden McDonald and T Braden Smith have returned to practice.

Related Players: C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, Kayshon Boutte, Jared Wayne

Dell is a worthwhile speculative stash in deeper leagues, but fantasy managers should not plan on using him in Week 5. His eventual return would primarily threaten the opportunities available to Hutchinson, Noel, and Boutte. Collins remains Houston’s clear No. 1 WR, while Schultz should retain a meaningful role at tight end. Dell’s participation level and any activation decision will be more important than merely opening the practice window.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans says they will open the practice window for WR Tank Dell, DT Kayden McDonald, OT Braeden Smith.

Dell could be on the active roster within 21 days. Dell has not played since December 2024 when he suffered a devastating knee injury. He missed the rest of the '24 season and all of 2025. Dell is a former third round pick who had 98 catches for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns through his first 25 career games before the injury. The big question will be can he return to that form, and it at least looks like he'll be given the chance with the Texans.

Nico Collins returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury two weeks ago.

Collins missed Houston’s past two games, while head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that the team was hopeful to have him back against Dallas. His official participation level was not immediately available.

Related Players: C.J. Stroud, Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, Jared Wayne, Dalton Schultz, Cade Stover

Returning to practice gives Collins a legitimate chance to rejoin the lineup Sunday, although one session does not guarantee he will be cleared. His Thursday workload should provide a stronger indication of his availability. Collins belongs in fantasy lineups as a top-12 option if active, while his return would send Hutchinson, Boutte and Noel back to desperation-play territory. It would also improve C.J. Stroud’s outlook after Houston’s offense struggled during Collins’ two-game absence.

Texans Nico Collins (Grade 1 hamstring), Ed Ingram (groin strain), Jadeveon Clowney (bone bruise, knee) not practicing and all slated to miss second game in a row, per league sources.

Related Players: Dalton Schultz, Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, Jared Wayne

Schultz remains the clear beneficiary after turning 14 targets into 12 receptions and 140 yards without Collins in Week 2. Houston’s WR opportunities were spread across Hutchinson, Wayne, Boutte and Noel, with none of them catching more than three passes despite C.J. Stroud attempting 55 throws. Schultz is a strong TE1 against Indianapolis, while each Texans receiver remains a desperation flex option.