Houston’s defense has been historic through four weeks, allowing 51 points—the fewest in the Texans’ 24-year history over this span. A Week 4 26-0 win over the Titans underscored their dominance as the offense finally found a spark. If the unit sustains this elite level, Houston’s playoff chances won’t be dead yet.

Week 4 showcased a clutch mix of former Minnesota Vikings in NFL action across multiple teams. Daniel Jones threw for 262 yards with a TD and two interceptions for the Colts, while Chase McLaughlin drilled a career-long 65-yard field goal and went 3-for-3 on FGs with 2 extra points. Stefon Diggs surpassed 100 receiving yards for New England, and Sam Darnold posted 242 yards and a TD for Seattle. Danielle Hunter flashed pressure with two sacks for Houston; Nahshon Wright and Cam Bynum chipped in solid tackles, though Jones didn’t play for Carolina.

The spread of performances underscores the fantasy value volatility among Vikings alumni: some deliver immediate counting stats, others offer spotty returns, and a few rotate in limited roles. With Week 5 on the horizon and UK/London setups looming, fantasy managers should balance upside against matchup risk when considering these players for rosters.

Bottom line: Week 4 reinforced that former Vikings remain fantasy factors in diverse formats, from reliable yardage and targets to big-play defensive impact, so monitoring roles and game scripts will be crucial for Week 5 decisions.

Houston snapped a 1-3 start with a 26-0 throttling of Tennessee, as the offense finally clicked behind Stroud’s best day of the year (22-of-28, 223 yards, 2 TDs) and a versatile run game led by Woody Marks. Collins hauled in four catches for about 80 yards, while the ground attack piled up 116 on 30 carries with two Marks TDs (one rush, one catch).

Defensively, Houston stifled the Titans, holding them to under 200 total yards and zero points as Will Anderson’s sack streak ended but Danielle Hunter added a pair of sacks. Time of possession swung decisively in Houston’s favor (38:21 to 19:49), sealing the win and reviving the AFC South chase as the Texans head into their bye with momentum.