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@IND: #20 vs opposing LB - 21.30 FPA
Bye Week10Rank28% Owned-% Change-WK 6 Pts0.00WK 7 Pts0.00
2019 Fantasy Stats
   ScoreFantasy
WkOppResultsDef 2pt RetPts
1@NO
Loss, 28-30
-9.50
2JAX
Win, 13-12
-10.50
3@LAC
Win, 27-20
-9.00
4CAR
Loss, 10-16
-5.50
5ATL
Win, 53-32
-3.00
6@KC
Win, 31-24
-0.00
7@IND
Loss, 23-30
-0.00
8OAK
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-0.00
9@JAX
Sun 6:30 amGet Tickets
-0.00
10Bye  -0.00
11@BAL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
12IND
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-0.00
13NE
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-0.00
14DEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
15@TEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
16@TB
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
17TEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
2019 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@NO,
L 28-30
411--9.50
2JAX,
W 13-12
22-2-10.50
3@LAC,
W 27-20
51-1-9.00
4CAR,
L 10-16
11-1-5.50
5ATL,
W 53-32
2----3.00
6@KC,
W 31-24
-----0.00
7@IND,
L 23-30
10.5--10.00
8OAK,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
9@JAX,
Sun 6:30 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
10Bye-----0.00
11@BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
12IND,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
13NE,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
14DEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
15@TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
16@TB,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
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  • 210.50
  • 39.00
  • 45.50
  • 53.00
  • 6
  • 70.00
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  10. 10 Bye
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News

  • Keep sack streak alive

    Mercilus recorded two tackles, a sack, a quarterback hit and forced a fumble in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Panthers in Week 4.

    Analysis: Mercilus recorded a sack for the fourth straight contest and leads the Texans in that category with five over the first four weeks. That's as many as he had over the last two seasons (21 games).

    Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 5:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Forces turnover in win

    Mercilus had five tackles, two tackles for losses, a quarterback hit and a strip sack in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Chargers in Week 3.

    Analysis: For the second week in a row, a turnover caused by Mercilus led to Houston's game-winning score. His strip sack of quarterback Phil Rivers caused a fumble recovered by teammate Zach Cunningham and led to Houston's third touchdown. He leads the team with four sacks, has caused three fumbles and owns an interception through three weeks.

    Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 4:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Wins weekly award

    Mercilus was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 2, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Mercilus recorded two sacks, two forced fumbles, two quarterback hits and two tackles during Houston's 13-12 win over Jacksonville. This marks the second time he's won the weekly award. Through two weeks, the edge rusher has three sacks and one interception.

    Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes impact again

    Mercilus had two tackles, two sacks, two quarterback hits and two forced fumbles in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Jaguars in Week 2.

    Analysis: Mercilus' second forced fumble, recovered by J.J. Watt on Jacksonville's 11-yard line, led to Houston's lone touchdown. The performance was his first multi-sack game since 2016. No longer limited to dropping back in coverage, Mercilus is allowed to focus on getting to the quarterback in 2019, a return to the type of player he was from 2012 to 2016 when had a combined 37.5 sacks. Through two weeks in 2019, Mercilus has seven tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception.

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 4:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Excellent opening performance

    Mercilus made five tackles, a sack, a pass breakup and an interception in Monday's loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Mercilus is being counted on to replace Jadeveon Clowney at outside linebacker, and he was outstanding. He strutted out his versatility, as he worked well in coverage and pass-rushing situations. This is an encouraging sign for the Texans, especially since it came against an accurate Drew Brees and a tough offensive line. Mercilus is a solid IDP pickup with a Week 2 matchup against rookie QB Gardner Minshew and the Jaguars on tap.

    Published: Tue, Sep 10 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clowney replacement

    Houston defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel will use Mercilus as an edge pass rusher to make up for the loss of Jadeveon Clowney, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Crennel started the process during training camp and preseason games when Clowney was a holdout, so Mercilus should hit the ground running (or pass rushing) from the edge Week 1. He was used more in pass coverage last season, which played a role in him recording just four sacks. When he played a pass-rushing role previously, Mercilus recorded 37.5 sacks over a five-year stretch from 2012 to 2016.

    Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 4:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes impact Saturday

    Mercilus had a sack and a forced fumble during Saturday's preseason Week 2 win over the Lions.

    Analysis: With Jadeveon Clowney holding out and not playing during the preseason, Mercilus has stepped into an edge rusher role and made his presence felt in limited playing time. He was more involved in pass coverage last season, as he dealt with hamstring and back injuries, but head coach Bill O'Brien indicated he'll expand Mercilus' role in an effort to create havoc for opposing quarterbacks. "He's playing more off the edge of the defense, but he still plays at the second level sometimes," O'Brien…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 4:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will move around

    Mercilus is expected to line up at various spots, the Texans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Houston defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel addressed the assembled media following practice and hopes moving Mercilus around creates an opportunity for him to earn more sacks. "Whitney is one of those guys that - he had 12 sacks a couple of years ago - He's the ultimate team guy and he will do whatever we ask him to do and I think that we are going to try to move him around a little bit more this year than we did last year and see what that does for him," Crennel said. Health may have…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 12 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes on positive note

    Mercilus had two tackles and assisted on a sack in Sunday's 20-3 win over Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Mercilus finished off a down year on an up note. Coming off a 2017 season shortened to five games by a pectoral injury, Mercilus didn't play in the preseason due to a hamstring injury and was slow to make an impact when he returned for the regular season. Mercilus managed to play all 16 games, something coach Bill O'Brien values, and was in on 75 percent of the defensive snaps, down from the 86 percent he played during his last full season. He'll enter 2019 with one season left on a four-year…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 31 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shows out Monday

    Mercilus recorded five tackles (three solo) and 1.5 sacks across 47 defensive snaps in Monday's win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Mercilus has had a nose for the quarterback the past two weeks, recording 2.5 sacks during that span. He'll take on the Browns next, who have allowed 35 sacks this season, which is seventh-highest in the league.

    Published: Tue, Nov 27 at 8:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts sack in win

    Mercilus recorded three tackles (two solo), including one sack, in Sunday's win over the Redskins.

    Analysis: Mercilus has had a relatively disappointing season by his standards. Averaging just over two stops per game, he's on pace for the lowest season totals in tackles and sacks since his rookie year (save for his injury-shortened 2017 campaign). Looking ahead, he'll aim to carry over his strong play into Week 12 as the Texans take on Tennessee.

    Published: Mon, Nov 19 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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