DEF · Houston Texans · week 10, 2026
Houston Texans defense week 10 fantasy projection
Houston Texans defense (team defense, Houston Texans) is projected for 6.4 half-PPR points in week 10 of 2026 at Cleveland Browns, with an 80% range of 0.3 to 14.3. That ranks DEF5 at his position.
- Projection
- 6.4 half PPR
- 80% range
- 0.3–14.3 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF5 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 10 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6.4 | 5.5 | 0.3 to 14.3 |
| Half PPR | 6.4 | 5.5 | 0.3 to 14.3 |
| PPR | 6.4 | 5.5 | 0.3 to 14.3 |
Start or sit Houston Texans defense in week 10?
Start. Houston Texans defense is DEF5 by projection in week 10. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 5.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives Houston Texans defense a 48% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 10 matchup vs CLE
Game: at Cleveland Browns, 2026-11-15.
CLE's offense gives up the 2nd-most points to defenses (+2.0 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Houston Texans defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 10: 100% (as of today).
Projected stat line, week 10
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.3 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.5 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.2 |
| Safeties | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 22.8 |
Everyone in the game: HOU @ CLE, week 10
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 15.6 | QB19 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | 14.2 | QB24 |
| Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 13.8 | WR12 |
| David Montgomery | RB | HOU | 9.8 | RB21 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | 9.2 | WR30 |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | CLE | 8.8 | TE9 |
| Quinshon Judkins | RB | CLE | 8.7 | RB27 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | HOU | 8.4 | K8 |
| Woody Marks | RB | HOU | 7.8 | RB31 |
| KC Concepcion Jr. | WR | CLE | 7.5 | WR41 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | CLE | 7.4 | K22 |
| Houston Texans defense | DEF | HOU | 6.4 | DEF5 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU | 6.3 | TE21 |
| Cleveland Browns defense | DEF | CLE | 5.6 | DEF14 |
| Dylan Sampson | RB | CLE | 4.5 | RB53 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | HOU | 4.0 | WR65 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | HOU | 3.1 | WR75 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | HOU | 3.0 | WR76 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | CLE | 2.5 | WR84 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | HOU | 2.4 | TE44 |
| Tank Dell | WR | HOU | 2.2 | WR88 |
| Blake Whiteheart | TE | CLE | 1.8 | TE47 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | CLE | 1.7 | RB65 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | HOU | 1.4 | TE53 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | CLE | 0.9 | WR113 |
| Joe Royer | TE | CLE | 0.8 | TE68 |
| Cade Stover | TE | HOU | 0.7 | TE70 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | CLE | 0.6 | WR125 |
Houston Texans defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs BUF -2.0 pts
- Week 2 vs CIN 6.0 pts
- Week 3 @ IND 11.0 pts
- Week 4 vs DAL 4.0 pts
- Week 5 @ TEN 15.0 pts
- Week 6 @ JAX 1.0 pts
- Week 7 vs NYG 3.0 pts
- Week 9 @ LAC proj. 7.8
- Week 10 @ CLE proj. 6.4
More from week 10
Questions
Should I start Houston Texans defense in week 10?
Start. Houston Texans defense is DEF5 by projection in week 10. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 5.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives Houston Texans defense a 48% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Houston Texans defense projected for in week 10?
6.4 half-PPR, 6.4 PPR and 6.4 standard points at Cleveland Browns, with an 80% range of 0.3 to 14.3.
Is Houston Texans defense playing in week 10?
Houston Texans defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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