Houston Texans
2026 schedule, fantasy roster and sourced discussion.
Week 5, 2026 outlook
Source-built summaryNo sourced team injury reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not establish a healthy roster. Houston Texans has a scheduled Week 5 matchup away at Tennessee Titans. Kickoff: 2026-10-11 17:00:00 UTC.
16 observed Houston Texans roster players have fresh stored Week 5 PPR forecasts. Missing player forecasts remain blank; these values are not team-total predictions. This page links 3 dated podcast or media excerpts. Discussion is context, not a prediction or an accuracy score.
What to watch
Week 5 matchup
TEN
Tennessee Titans
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
2026-10-11 17:00:00 UTC
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
0.5
Brevin Jordan · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC
0.0
British Brooks · PPR
Reserve list. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC
Brevin Jordan minus British Brooks: +0.5 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
No matching depth entry was returned for this period. No role is inferred from its absence.
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Season schedule and stored odds
Prices are captured observations, not guaranteed current offers. Stale prices are marked. Completed games show final recorded scores. ATS grades the team's own closing spread only.
| Week / date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Team spread | ATS | Total | Moneyline | Price observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / 2026-09-13 | vs Buffalo Bills | Reliant Stadium | 31–36 final | +1.5 | L | 44.5 | -108 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 2 / 2026-09-20 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Reliant Stadium | 6–20 final | -3 | L | 45.5 | -148 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 3 / 2026-09-27 | @ Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | 17–19 final | -1.5 | L | 41.5 | -125 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 4 / 2026-10-04 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Reliant Stadium | 30–34 final | -3 | L | 48.5 | -155 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 5 / 2026-10-11 | @ Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | Not final | -7.5 | — | 38.5 | -375 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 6 / 2026-10-18 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | Wembley Stadium | Not final | +2.5 | — | 42.5 | +118 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 7 / 2026-10-25 | vs New York Giants | Reliant Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 9 / 2026-11-08 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 10 / 2026-11-15 | @ Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 11 / 2026-11-19 | vs Indianapolis Colts | Reliant Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 12 / 2026-11-29 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Reliant Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 13 / 2026-12-06 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 14 / 2026-12-13 | @ Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 15 / 2026-12-20 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Reliant Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 16 / 2026-12-24 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:17 UTC |
| 17 / 2027-01-04 | @ Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:17 UTC |
| 18 / 2027-01-10 | vs Tennessee Titans | Reliant Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:17 UTC |
Recent team results
Recorded final scores for 2026. These summaries are not predictions or a betting record.
0-4 straight · 0-4 ATS (4 games graded)
House NFL spread model: 1-3 on this team's games (4 graded, current registrant).
Last 3 games · 3 recorded
17.7 for / 24.3 against
Points per game
Last 5 games · 4 recorded
21.0 for / 27.3 against
Points per game
Last 8 games · 4 recorded
21.0 for / 27.3 against
Points per game
Fantasy roster and projections
Roster: 2026, Week 5. 2026-10-06 14:11:27 UTC
Includes eligible backups, reserve and practice-squad players in the observed roster. A roster place does not confirm game-day availability. Projection period and source appear on each player’s page.
| Player | Position | Roster status code | PPR projection | Projection source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevin Jordan | TE | ACT | 0.5 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| British Brooks | RB | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | ACT | 15.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Cade Stover | TE | ACT | 0.5 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | ACT | 8.1 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Daniel Sobkowicz | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Dare Ogunbowale | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| David Montgomery | RB | ACT | 11.9 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Davis Mills | QB | ACT | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Foster Moreau | TE | ACT | 2.9 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Graham Mertz | QB | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jared Wayne | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jawhar Jordan | RB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | ACT | 5.3 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Josh Kelly | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | ACT | 9.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | ACT | 4.8 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Lewis Bond | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Marlin Klein | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Nico Collins | WR | ACT | 16.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Noah Whittington | RB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Tank Dell | WR | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Treyvhon Saunders | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Woody Marks | RB | ACT | 7.6 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | ACT | 8.2 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Zaire Mitchell-Paden | TE | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
DFS salaries
DraftKings classic main-slate salaries only, deduplicated to the newest slate. A stale or missing slate renders no rows rather than a synthesized price.
| Player | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | $7500 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | $5900 |
| David Montgomery | RB | $5800 |
| Woody Marks | RB | $4800 |
| Davis Mills | QB | $4000 |
| British Brooks | RB | $4000 |
| Jawhar Jordan | RB | $4000 |
| Graham Mertz | QB | $4000 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | $4000 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | RB | $4000 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | $4000 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | $3900 |
| Tank Dell | WR | $3400 |
| Texans | DST | $3400 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | $3200 |
| Josh Kelly | WR | $3000 |
| Jared Wayne | WR | $3000 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | $3000 |
| Lewis Bond | WR | $3000 |
| Daniel Sobkowicz | WR | $3000 |
| Treyvhon Saunders | WR | $3000 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | $2500 |
| Cade Stover | TE | $2500 |
| Zaire Mitchell-Paden | TE | $2500 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | $2500 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | $2500 |
Slate 2026-10-07 06:07:11 UTC.
Injuries
No reported injuries for this team's latest tracked week.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-07 00:19:30 UTC
65 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.87× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
A foot injury kept Mixon out of action last season, and after the Texans predictably cut him this offseason, it looked likely the veteran back would not play in the NFL again.
DET (2-2)The only sub-.500 teams left on the Packers’ schedule right now are the Saints in Week 13 (New Orleans hasn’t played in Week 4, and could be 2-2 by the end of Monday’s action), the Dolphins in Week 14 and the Texans in Week 17.
There is no telling how effective he will be when he comes back from his elbow injury, which will require offseason surgery and which forces him to play with a brace on his non-throwing arm. Texans.
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