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Houston Texans defense

Houston Texans defense fantasy outlook for week 9 at LAC. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard7.81.9 to 16.2DEF4
Half PPR7.81.9 to 16.2DEF4
PPR7.81.9 to 16.2DEF4

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4DAL———4.0
Week 5TEN———15.0
Week 6JAX———1.0
Week 7NYG———3.0

Season range

38.0 points so far; 110.0 projected for the season (80% range 86.9 to 133.1, half PPR, 10 games left).

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Houston Texans defense 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs BUF-2.06.4DEF32
Week 2vs CIN6.06.2DEF15
Week 3@ IND11.07.2DEF7
Week 4vs DAL4.06.0DEF23
Week 5@ TEN15.08.6DEF4
Week 6@ JAX1.05.7DEF25
Week 7vs NYG3.08.4DEF17
Week 8Bye———
Week 9@ LAC—7.8upcoming
Week 10@ CLE—6.4upcoming
Week 11vs IND—7.2upcoming
Week 12vs BAL—7.2upcoming
Week 13@ PIT—7.2upcoming
Week 14@ WAS—7.2upcoming
Week 15vs JAX—6.0upcoming
Week 16@ PHI—6.8upcoming
Week 17@ GB—5.8upcoming
Week 18vs TEN—7.2upcoming

Houston Texans defense 2026 stats and fantasy points

38.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (5.4 a game), DEF18 so far. PPR 38.0, standard 38.0.

StatTotalPer game
Sacks213.0
Interceptions30.4
Fumble recoveries30.4
Points allowed17024.3

Houston Texans defense rest of season outlook

Margin projects 68.8 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.9 a game), DEF1 the rest of the way. PPR 68.8, standard 68.8.

His outlook is better than his start (DEF18 to date, DEF1 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.

Start or sit Houston Texans defense in week 9?

Start. Houston Texans defense is DEF4 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Houston Texans defense a 58% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Houston Texans defense's fantasy projection for week 9?

7.8 half-PPR points (7.8 PPR, 7.8 standard), with an 80% range of 1.9 to 16.2.

Should I start Houston Texans defense in week 9?

Start. Houston Texans defense is DEF4 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Houston Texans defense a 58% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Houston Texans defense scored in 2026?

38.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (5.4 per game), DEF18 at his position; 38.0 in PPR and 38.0 in standard.

What is Houston Texans defense's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 68.8 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.9 a game), DEF1 the rest of the way. PPR 68.8, standard 68.8.

Should I trade for Houston Texans defense?

His outlook is better than his start (DEF18 to date, DEF1 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Houston Texans defense injured?

Houston Texans defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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