The Texans allowed 364 total yards and forced two turnovers in a 30-14 win over the Jaguars in Week 5.

Analysis: The Texans recorded their first win and their first turnovers in the same game, adding three sacks for good measure. This hasn't been a very good fantasy defense this season, and an impressive Week 5 showing doesn't make them a good option moving forward, especially in Week 6. The Titans have scored at least 31 points in three straight games, and they've turned the ball over just once this season. The Texans' bright spot is their pass rush, but QB Ryan Tannehill has evaded defenders well this…read more

The Texans allowed 410 total yards in a 31-23 win over the Vikings in Week 4.

Analysis: The Texans have yet to force a turnover this season, but they are tied for 10th with 10 sacks through four games. They're tied for 27th in fantasy scoring as a result, but it can partly be blamed on a brutal schedule that started with the Chiefs, Ravens, Steelers and Vikings. They should be able to catch their breath against the Jaguars. QB Gardner Minshew has held his own but has tossed four picks over the past three games, and he gets sacked on 8.1 percent of his dropbacks. The Jaguars have…read more

The Texans let up 387 total yards and didn't force a turnover in Week 3's 28-21 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Rumors swirled this week that the Texans would sign S Earl Thomas, but those plans fell through. The team definitely needs reinforcements, as it hasn't forced a turnover yet, has allowed the fourth-most points per game (31.6) and the most rushing yards per game (189.6). It drew a tough opening slate against the Chiefs, Ravens and Steelers, though. While the Vikings have scored at least 30 points in two of three games thus far, they have also turned the ball over a combined seven times. This is…read more

The Texans let up 407 total yards in Week 2's 33-16 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: The Texans drew a tough start to the season, as they played the Chiefs and Ravens, allowing more than 32 points in each contest and failing to record a turnover. They managed to pile up five sacks in that stretch, but that wasn't enough to pull them out of the fantasy gutter. Their Week 3 matchup may provide some relief, as the Steelers have posted exactly 26 points in two straight weeks and posted three turnovers in the process. The Texans' deficiencies could be too much to overcome, though,…read more

The Texans allowed 369 total yards and didn't force a turnover in Week 1's 34-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: The Texans certainley drew the short straw, as they have to face the last two MVPs in the first two games of the season. They struggled to contain either QB Patrick Mahomes or rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire in Week 1, and the Ravens can throttle them in the same ways this week. QB Lamar Jackson is unstoppable on the ground, and now he has two stellar RBs -- Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins -- at his disposal. Feel confident dropping Texans D/ST heading into Week 2.

The Texans face the Chiefs in the season opener on Thursday Night Football.

Analysis: Houston's defense struggled in 2019, finishing 28th in yardage (388.3 YPG), 27th in sacks (31) and 15th in takeaways (22), but the return of J.J. Watt from injury should lead to some improvement. However, the rest of the defense remains largely unimproved, which figures to lead for a long evening against QB Patrick Mahomes and the defending champs. The Texans D/ST is high-risk/low-reward option for the season opener given the matchup.

The Texans ranked 28th in 2019 with 388.3 total yards allowed per game.

Analysis: The team wasn't very notable in fantasy categories, as it finished 27th in sacks (31) and 15th in turnovers (22). Part of the reason the Texans struggled was because J.J. Watt missed eight games, and a fully healthy season from him would give the unit a boost. However, he's missed 32 of the last 64 regular-season contests and is heading into his age-31 season, so it'll be tough to depend on him. Don't reach up for Texans D/ST in drafts because of name recognition, especially since they start…read more

The Texans allowed 20 points and 435 total yards in Week 16's win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: The Texans excelled at shutting down the Buccaneers mainly because of their ability to force five turnovers and sack Jameis Winston four times. However, pending the result of the Chiefs-Chargers game -- if the Chiefs win, the Texans have nothing to play for -- the Texans could rest some of their starting defensive players. There is upside since Ryan Tannehill has been dropped on 10.4 percent of dropbacks -- the second-most in the league --but the possibility of not having top cornerbacks or…read more

The Texans allowed 21 points and 432 total yards in Week 15's win over the Titans.

Analysis: The Texans also nearly returned a fumble for a touchdown, but Whitney Mercilus was tackled just yards from the end zone. They'll now face the notoriously boom-or-bust and likely multiple-turnover Buccaneers. Over the last four games, the Bucs have coughed up the ball 10 times. However, they also surpassed 28 points in each contest and 446 total yards in three of them. The Texans' secondary is quite vulnerable, too, allowing 266.1 passing yards per game -- fifth-most in the league. They've been…read more

The Texans allowed 38 points and 391 total yards to the Broncos in Week 14's loss.

Analysis: The Texans were lit up for 41 points by the Ravens in Week 11, but it was tough to foresee getting thrashed by rookie QB Drew Lock, who was making his second NFL start. Chalk it up to beginner's luck if you want, but the Texans will face an even hotter Titans offense in Week 15. QB Ryan Tannehill has posted 10.8 YPA over the last five games, adding 10 touchdowns and three rushing scores during that stretch. That's not to mention that RB Derrick Henry has notched four straight 100-yard outings.…read more

The Texans allowed 22 points and 448 total yards in Week 13's win over the Patriots.

Analysis: The Texans held Tom Brady in check all night, and the game was seemingly decided early in the fourth quarter. They'll get a shot at Drew Lock, who will be making his second NFL start. Lock won his debut, but he wasn't very good at just 4.8 yards per attempt. Having Bradley Roby back in the fold helped immensely, and he may be in line for a hefty dose of Courtland Sutton. The Texans ceiling is low though, as they've averaged a shade over two sacks per game while ranking 19th with 15 turnovers.…read more

CB Bradley Roby (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 13's game against the Patriots.

Analysis: The Texans' secondary has been gashed all year to the tune of 259.3 passing YPG -- the eighth-most in the league -- and Tom Brady is coming to town, as he leads the league with 439 passing attempts. The return of Roby should help since he's allowed just 6.5 yards per target, but the Patriots' wideouts are healing up. The Texans D/ST is a low-floor unit since the Patriots rank fifth with 26.8 PPG, and the ceiling leaves little to be desired since Brady has thrown interceptions on just 1.1…read more

The Texans allowed 41 points and 491 total yards in Week 11's loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: The Texans had no answer for Lamar Jackson, as he tossed four touchdowns and scampered for 86 yards on the ground. To be fair, no one has been able to shut him down lately, so this could be shouldn't be weighed heavily moving forward. Bradley Roby (hamstring) will likely be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Colts, and his return would be a major boost, as the Texans have allowed an average of 279 yards and 11 total touchdowns during his four-game absence. The Colts will be…read more