Texans' Jayden Higgins: Team-high target total in win
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Higgins brought in four of eight targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 26-15 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Higgins logged a team-high target total in the absences of Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring), and he recorded his second career touchdown on a 12-yard grab midway through the second quarter. Higgins' catch tally also tied a career high, while both his yardage and targets qualified as new high-water marks. The rookie second-round pick could continue operating in an expanded role during a Week 9 home matchup against the Broncos.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: Could see more action Week 7
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Higgins could be in line for more playing time in Monday's game at Seattle with Christian Kirk (hamstring) ruled out for the contest, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Higgins' playing time was already on the rise, with the rookie second-round pick logging a season-high 39 snaps (56 percent) in a Week 5 win over Baltimore before the Texans went on bye for Week 6. The added snaps versus the Ravens didn't lead to a touchdown, but Higgins notched season highs in targets (four), and catches (four) and matched his season high in yards (32). With Kirk unavailable, Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel could all see more involvement in the passing game behind No. 1 wideout Nico Collins.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: Snap count increasing
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Higgins caught all four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens in Week 5.
Higgins was on the field for a season-high 39 snaps (56 percent share), as the rookie's role has steadily increased. Sunday's four targets also were a season high.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: Playing time remains stable
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Higgins caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville.
The season debut of Christian Kirk had little impact on Higgins' workload, as the rookie was on the field for 44 percent of the offensive snaps, right at his season average through three games. That was the positive. The negatives are that Higgins has seen just one target each of the last two weeks, and that quarterback C.J. Stroud needs to elevate his game. Houston's pass attack was held under 200 net passing yards, accounting for yards lost via sack, for a second consecutive week.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Higgins had a quiet NFL debut in Week 1 at the Rams with two catches for 32 yards on three targets, but he has a better matchup in Week 2 against Tampa Bay. And Christian Kirk (hamstring) isn't expected to play against the Buccaneers, which should help Higgins remain a viable pass catcher for C.J. Stroud. Higgins also has the chance to make plays as the season goes on when Kirk is healthy, and Higgins is worth stashing on your bench for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: Leads receivers with 32 yards
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Higgins finished with two receptions on three targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams.
Higgins wound up leading the Texans in receiving yards despite posting such meager totals. It was a missed opportunity for the second-round rookie, who was elevated into the starting lineup in place of the injured Christian Kirk (hamstring). It is unclear how long Kirk will remain out, but Higgins didn't do enough to inspire confidence in fantasy managers heading into next Monday's tilt against Tampa Bay.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: Two grabs in Saturday's win
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Higgins caught both his targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.
The Texans rested their starters, including Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, for their final exhibition contest, and Higgins made only a brief cameo on the team's first two drives before exiting. The 2025 second-round pick seems locked into the No. 3 spot on the depth chart due to Tank Dell (knee) still lacking a timeline for his return, and it's a role that could result in significant volume for Higgins in a high-ceiling passing game led by C.J. Stroud.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: One catch in second preseason game
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Higgins brought in one of three targets for 14 yards in the Texans' 20-3 preseason win over the Panthers on Saturday afternoon.
The rookie second-round pick was out there with the first-team offense and made his one reception on the Texans' second drive, which culminated in a Nico Collins touchdown reception. The timing of Higgins' participation in the game continues to suggest he's on a path to opening the regular season as the No. 3 receiver behind Nico Collins and Christian Kirk.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: Two short grabs Saturday
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Higgins caught both his targets for eight yards in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
The 2025 second-round pick made minimal impact in his first NFL game action, catching two short passes from depth QB Kedon Slovis late in the second quarter. Higgins is expected to start for the Texans this season alongside Nico Collins and Christian Kirk in three-wide sets, but the rookie's usage Saturday suggests he still has to earn that assignment, as he took a back seat to veterans John Metchie (5-45-0 on eight targets) and Braxton Berrios (3-33-1 on three targets). Tank Dell (knee) currently has no timetable for a return.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins: Listed as starter
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Higgins is listed as a starter on Houston's initial preseason depth chart, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
The Texans list three starting wide receivers, with Higgins unsurprisingly joined by Nico Collins and Christian Kirk. It's a good sign for the 34th overall draft pick, although this hardly guarantees he'll be a starter come Week 1. With Kirk mostly working the slot this summer, there is some chance Higgins starts off as a regular in both two-wide and three-wide formations.
