Lassiter projects to step into increased outside coverage duties if Pitre is out, offering potential upside in tackles and pass defenses as Houston stabilizes the back end.

Lassiter’s coverage was tested on a red-zone play and a post-halftime setup, where a well-executed play fake left him trailing. He’ll need better balance against quick slants and bounce-back after a mistimed reaction on Allen’s TD.

Lassiter joins Stingley Jr. as Houston’s emerging corner duo, aiming to limit Nacua and Adams while supporting a pass rush.

Lassiter anchors a Texans secondary that also features Stingley Jr. and Gardner-Johnson. Lassiter’s ability to mirror routes and provide physical press will be tested by Rams’ route concepts, with the outcome shaping Houston’s ability to limit big plays and force turnover windows.

Lassiter sits, elevating opportunities for Houston’s other defensive backs. Expect increased target opportunities for depth corners and safeties, especially in cover-2 or zone-heavy packages, with tackles and pass deflections as primary fantasy streams.