The Houston Texans are down another key wide receiver, with Jaylin Noel reportedly missing the rest of the 2026 campaign after surgery for turf toe. This is a brutal blow, especially with Jayden Higgins already on injured reserve and done for the season due to a torn ACL. Losing two pass-catchers like that really stings.
Nico Collins’ Role Stays Locked In
So, what does this mean for the Texans’ offense and your fantasy squad? For Nico Collins, it probably won’t shake things up much. He’s already C.J. Stroud’s top target in the passing game when he’s healthy, plain and simple. Expect him to keep that low-end WR1 status going forward, as Noel’s absence doesn’t really shift Collins’ position at the top of the pecking order.
The Marvin Harrison Jr. Conundrum Just Got Weirder
Now, this is where it gets interesting for Marvin Harrison Jr. The guy came over midseason from the Arizona Cardinals, remember? And since landing in Houston, he has managed just four receptions for 40 yards and a single touchdown across two games. You’d think with these injuries, he’d slide right into that definitive No. 2 wideout spot in the offense, right? But honestly, he’s been pretty tough to trust from a fantasy perspective, unproductive all season long. Despite all the injuries at the position, the Texans still have Xavier Hutchinson and Tank Dell on the roster. Harrison is definitely a flex option right now, but a seriously risky one. You should roster him in all formats, absolutely, but it might still be too early to actually trust him in your lineup when the Texans are back in Week 9, unless your squad has been absolutely ravaged by injuries or bye weeks.
All eyes will be on Harrison heading into Week 9. Can he finally click with Stroud and live up to that potential No. 2 role, or will his early season struggles continue to baffle everyone?
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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