Noel caught one pass on five targets for 31 yards and added a 13-yard carry during the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also returned three punts for 32 yards and one kickoff for 31 yards.
The second-year wideout saw a bump in offensive snaps due to the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring), with Noel's 48 snaps ranking third-most among Houston WRs behind Xavier Hutchinson (65) and Kayshon Boutte (58). Noel's offensive production didn't match his increased playing time, but he should continue to operate in an elevated role on offense while still handling primary return duties if Collins is ruled out for Week 3 against the Colts.