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September 18, 2025

Houston Texans receiver Christian Kirk ready to return against Jaguars

Houston Chronicle

Houston Texans receiver Christian Kirk ready to return against Jaguars

Christian Kirk's homecoming to Houston reshapes a stagnant Texans offense. After a March trade from Jacksonville and rehab, Kirk targets reliability on third downs and red zones as Stroud grows in his rookie year. Houston sits 0-2 but eyes a division clash with Jacksonville to regain momentum. Kirk's slot savvy, Nico Collins' vertical speed, and the rookie receivers should accelerate drives and unlock the passing game.

Which matchup-based angle should fantasy managers monitor for Kirk in Week 3 against the Jaguars?Is Kirk’s presence likely to raise Collins' fantasy ceiling in PPR formats?How does Kirk’s veteran presence influence Stroud’s efficiency and turnover risk?How does the 0-2 start and division pressure color Kirk’s fantasy value in the near term?

Mentions:

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@Christian Kirk | Houston Texans | NFL

@Christian Kirk | Houston Texans | NFL

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Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Jayden Higgins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Jayden Higgins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Jaylin Noel | Houston Texans | NFL

@Jaylin Noel | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/art..

September 17, 2025

Texans at Jaguars prediction: Odds, expert picks, QBs, injury update, betting trends, and stats - NBC Sports

Texans at Jaguars prediction: Odds, expert picks, QBs, injury update, betting trends, and stats - NBC Sports

Texans travel to Jacksonville in Week 3, with C.J. Stroud needing a bounce-back performance against a Jaguars defense that has shown both shine and cracks. Jacksonville faces a potential QB get-right moment from Stroud while leaning on a revived run game under Liam Cohen. Betting angles lean Jaguars -1.5 and the under 44.5, with Nico Collins and Stroud props to watch as Houston seeks a critical road win in a tight AFC South race.

Which single prop should fantasy players target in Texans-Jaguars for Week 3, and why?How can Jacksonville leverage a run-first game plan to cover the spread in this matchup?Which player is the tournament-level sleeper for fantasy in this game and why?What is the most under-the-radar matchup to exploit for DFS purposes in this game?

Mentions:

@Braxton Berrios | Houston Texans | NFL

@Braxton Berrios | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@Christian Kirk | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Christian Kirk | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@DeMeco Ryans | Houston Texans | NFL

@DeMeco Ryans | Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

@Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Jake Browning | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Jake Browning | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Liam Cohen | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Liam Cohen | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

https://www.nbcsports.com/betting/nfl/news/texans-..

September 17, 2025

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Lands Favorable Week 3 Fantasy Projection

Sports Illustrated

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Lands Favorable Week 3 Fantasy Projection

Week 3 presents a promising rebound spot for C.J. Stroud against Jacksonville, with Tyson Campbell’s coverage likely to be the focal point Houston will attack. Nico Collins should see more looks as Campbell lines up on the other side, while Stroud’s proven rushing floor adds upside. If Houston’s offense finally snaps out of its slow start, Stroud could deliver a top streaming week and Collins may push into flex-worthy upside, especially in shallow formats.

Is C.J. Stroud a must-start streaming option in Week 3 vs Jacksonville given Tyson Campbell's matchup?How much should Campbell's coverage tilt the Texans' pass plan toward Collins and the quick game?Where does Nico Collins' ceiling sit if Campbell shadows him most of the game?How does Stroud's rushing floor influence Week 3 DFS upside when facing Jacksonville?

Mentions:

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Tyson Campbell | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Tyson Campbell | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-..

September 16, 2025

Houston Texans: What went wrong on offense in loss to Bucs

Jonathan M. Alexander

Houston Chronicle

Houston Texans: What went wrong on offense in loss to Bucs

Houston’s 0-2 start after a 20-19 Monday Night Football loss to Tampa Bay raises red flags for fantasy managers. The Texans faltered inside the red zone and on third down, Stroud showing potential but struggling with timing and protection. Nick Chubb supplied Houston’s only real spark with a late 25-yard TD, yet the offense overall remains inconsistent. With Jaguars, Titans and a tough Ravens trip looming, fantasy value hinges on improved execution and clearer targets beyond Nico Collins.

Given the Texans' red-zone struggles, who are the best under-the-radar fantasy plays to pivot to in Week 3?With the schedule ahead (Jaguars, Titans, Ravens), should fantasy managers bench Texans pass-catchers?Does Vita Vea's disruption on early downs indicate more success for TB’s defense against Houston’s offense?What adjustments in OC Nick Caley’s play-calling could unlock better red-zone efficiency for Houston?

Mentions:

@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@Cameron Jackson | Houston Texans | NFL

@Cameron Jackson | Houston Texans | NFL

@Darius Slayton | Houston Texans | NFL

@Darius Slayton | Houston Texans | NFL

@Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Nick Chubb | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nick Chubb | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Vita Vea | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Vita Vea | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/art..

September 16, 2025

C.J. Stroud Had Simple Message for Texans After 0-2 Start to Season

Sports Illustrated

C.J. Stroud Had Simple Message for Texans After 0-2 Start to Season

Houston stalls at 0-2 after a 20-19 heartbreaker to Tampa Bay, with a last second Rachaad White TD sealing it. C. J. Stroud urged unity in the locker room as the team faces a Week 3 clash with Jacksonville, seeking to steady a slow start.

Houston has averaged 14 points per game and produced only one passing TD, while the defense has been stout. The OC switch from Bobby Slowik to Nick Caley hints at faster tempo and new route concepts, a potential spark for fantasy managers monitoring every shift.

With the Texans starting 0-2, should fantasy managers expect Stroud to rebound against Jacksonville in Week 3?Is White the kind of player to consider despite the Buccaneers offense becoming more run-focused?How might the Slowik to Caley transition impact Texans fantasy outputs in Week 3?Which Texans players should fantasy managers watch closely after Week 3?

Mentions:

@Bobby Slowik | Houston Texans | NFL

@Bobby Slowik | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Nick Caley | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nick Caley | Houston Texans | NFL

@Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/cj-stroud-had-simple-messag..

September 18, 2025

Houston Texans receiver Christian Kirk ready to return against Jaguars

Houston Chronicle

Houston Texans receiver Christian Kirk ready to return against Jaguars

Christian Kirk's homecoming to Houston reshapes a stagnant Texans offense. After a March trade from Jacksonville and rehab, Kirk targets reliability on third downs and red zones as Stroud grows in his rookie year. Houston sits 0-2 but eyes a division clash with Jacksonville to regain momentum. Kirk's slot savvy, Nico Collins' vertical speed, and the rookie receivers should accelerate drives and unlock the passing game.

Which matchup-based angle should fantasy managers monitor for Kirk in Week 3 against the Jaguars?Is Kirk’s presence likely to raise Collins' fantasy ceiling in PPR formats?How does Kirk’s veteran presence influence Stroud’s efficiency and turnover risk?How does the 0-2 start and division pressure color Kirk’s fantasy value in the near term?

Mentions:

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@Christian Kirk | Houston Texans | NFL

@Christian Kirk | Houston Texans | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Jayden Higgins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Jayden Higgins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Jaylin Noel | Houston Texans | NFL

@Jaylin Noel | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/art..

September 17, 2025

Texans at Jaguars prediction: Odds, expert picks, QBs, injury update, betting trends, and stats - NBC Sports

Texans at Jaguars prediction: Odds, expert picks, QBs, injury update, betting trends, and stats - NBC Sports

Texans travel to Jacksonville in Week 3, with C.J. Stroud needing a bounce-back performance against a Jaguars defense that has shown both shine and cracks. Jacksonville faces a potential QB get-right moment from Stroud while leaning on a revived run game under Liam Cohen. Betting angles lean Jaguars -1.5 and the under 44.5, with Nico Collins and Stroud props to watch as Houston seeks a critical road win in a tight AFC South race.

Which single prop should fantasy players target in Texans-Jaguars for Week 3, and why?How can Jacksonville leverage a run-first game plan to cover the spread in this matchup?Which player is the tournament-level sleeper for fantasy in this game and why?What is the most under-the-radar matchup to exploit for DFS purposes in this game?

Mentions:

@Braxton Berrios | Houston Texans | NFL

@Braxton Berrios | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@Christian Kirk | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Christian Kirk | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@DeMeco Ryans | Houston Texans | NFL

@DeMeco Ryans | Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

@Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Jake Browning | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Jake Browning | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL

@Liam Cohen | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Liam Cohen | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

https://www.nbcsports.com/betting/nfl/news/texans-..

September 17, 2025

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Lands Favorable Week 3 Fantasy Projection

Sports Illustrated

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Lands Favorable Week 3 Fantasy Projection

Week 3 presents a promising rebound spot for C.J. Stroud against Jacksonville, with Tyson Campbell’s coverage likely to be the focal point Houston will attack. Nico Collins should see more looks as Campbell lines up on the other side, while Stroud’s proven rushing floor adds upside. If Houston’s offense finally snaps out of its slow start, Stroud could deliver a top streaming week and Collins may push into flex-worthy upside, especially in shallow formats.

Is C.J. Stroud a must-start streaming option in Week 3 vs Jacksonville given Tyson Campbell's matchup?How much should Campbell's coverage tilt the Texans' pass plan toward Collins and the quick game?Where does Nico Collins' ceiling sit if Campbell shadows him most of the game?How does Stroud's rushing floor influence Week 3 DFS upside when facing Jacksonville?

Mentions:

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Tyson Campbell | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Tyson Campbell | Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-..

September 16, 2025

Houston Texans: What went wrong on offense in loss to Bucs

Jonathan M. Alexander

Houston Chronicle

Houston Texans: What went wrong on offense in loss to Bucs

Houston’s 0-2 start after a 20-19 Monday Night Football loss to Tampa Bay raises red flags for fantasy managers. The Texans faltered inside the red zone and on third down, Stroud showing potential but struggling with timing and protection. Nick Chubb supplied Houston’s only real spark with a late 25-yard TD, yet the offense overall remains inconsistent. With Jaguars, Titans and a tough Ravens trip looming, fantasy value hinges on improved execution and clearer targets beyond Nico Collins.

Given the Texans' red-zone struggles, who are the best under-the-radar fantasy plays to pivot to in Week 3?With the schedule ahead (Jaguars, Titans, Ravens), should fantasy managers bench Texans pass-catchers?Does Vita Vea's disruption on early downs indicate more success for TB’s defense against Houston’s offense?What adjustments in OC Nick Caley’s play-calling could unlock better red-zone efficiency for Houston?

Mentions:

@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@Cameron Jackson | Houston Texans | NFL

@Cameron Jackson | Houston Texans | NFL

@Darius Slayton | Houston Texans | NFL

@Darius Slayton | Houston Texans | NFL

@Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Nick Chubb | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nick Chubb | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nico Collins | Houston Texans | NFL

@Vita Vea | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Vita Vea | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/art..

September 16, 2025

C.J. Stroud Had Simple Message for Texans After 0-2 Start to Season

Sports Illustrated

C.J. Stroud Had Simple Message for Texans After 0-2 Start to Season

Houston stalls at 0-2 after a 20-19 heartbreaker to Tampa Bay, with a last second Rachaad White TD sealing it. C. J. Stroud urged unity in the locker room as the team faces a Week 3 clash with Jacksonville, seeking to steady a slow start.

Houston has averaged 14 points per game and produced only one passing TD, while the defense has been stout. The OC switch from Bobby Slowik to Nick Caley hints at faster tempo and new route concepts, a potential spark for fantasy managers monitoring every shift.

With the Texans starting 0-2, should fantasy managers expect Stroud to rebound against Jacksonville in Week 3?Is White the kind of player to consider despite the Buccaneers offense becoming more run-focused?How might the Slowik to Caley transition impact Texans fantasy outputs in Week 3?Which Texans players should fantasy managers watch closely after Week 3?

Mentions:

@Bobby Slowik | Houston Texans | NFL

@Bobby Slowik | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

@C. J. Stroud | Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Houston Texans | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL

@Nick Caley | Houston Texans | NFL

@Nick Caley | Houston Texans | NFL

@Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

@Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL

https://www.si.com/nfl/cj-stroud-had-simple-messag..

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