DEF · Houston Texans · week 9, 2026
Houston Texans defense week 9 fantasy projection
Houston Texans defense (team defense, Houston Texans) is projected for 7.8 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Los Angeles Chargers, with an 80% range of 1.9 to 16.2. That ranks DEF4 at his position.
- Projection
- 7.8 half PPR
- 80% range
- 1.9–16.2 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF4 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 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 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 1.9 to 16.2 |
| Half PPR | 7.8 | 7.2 | 1.9 to 16.2 |
| PPR | 7.8 | 7.2 | 1.9 to 16.2 |
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.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs LAC
Game: at Los Angeles Chargers, 2026-11-08.
Line: HOU −5.5, O/U 41.5.
HOU implied total: 23.5 points.
LAC's offense gives up the most points to defenses (+2.3 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Houston Texans defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.4 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.6 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.2 |
| Safeties | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 18 |
Everyone in the game: HOU @ LAC, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 15.6 | QB21 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | 14.0 | QB26 |
| Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 13.6 | WR12 |
| David Montgomery | RB | HOU | 10.3 | RB21 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | 9.9 | WR26 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | HOU | 9.0 | K8 |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | 8.8 | RB29 |
| Woody Marks | RB | HOU | 8.8 | RB30 |
| Houston Texans defense | DEF | HOU | 7.8 | DEF4 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | LAC | 7.1 | K25 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU | 6.4 | TE22 |
| Keaton Mitchell | RB | LAC | 5.8 | RB38 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | LAC | 5.8 | WR52 |
| Kimani Vidal | RB | LAC | 5.4 | RB45 |
| Los Angeles Chargers defense | DEF | LAC | 5.4 | DEF22 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | HOU | 4.0 | WR64 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | LAC | 3.8 | WR67 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | LAC | 3.6 | TE35 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | HOU | 3.2 | WR76 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | HOU | 2.9 | WR78 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | LAC | 2.8 | TE40 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | HOU | 2.4 | TE41 |
| Tank Dell | WR | HOU | 2.2 | WR89 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | LAC | 1.4 | WR103 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | HOU | 1.4 | TE53 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | LAC | 0.7 | WR120 |
| Cade Stover | TE | HOU | 0.7 | TE71 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | RB | HOU | 0.6 | RB73 |
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 9
Questions
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 is Houston Texans defense projected for in week 9?
7.8 half-PPR, 7.8 PPR and 7.8 standard points at Los Angeles Chargers, with an 80% range of 1.9 to 16.2.
Is Houston Texans defense playing in week 9?
Houston Texans defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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