Houston faces a bumpy Week 2 as injuries threaten the lineup. Jake Andrews’ ankle kept him limited, with Jarrett Patterson ready to snap if needed, while Christian Kirk and Braxton Berrios remain hampered by hamstrings. Nico Collins and Xavier Hutchinson grow in importance, with Justin Watson likely soaking up slot reps if Kirk sits. On the line, Ed Ingram’s status and a reshuffled tackle tandem could temper pass protection, but Stingley’s return boosts the defense.

In short, fantasy managers should lean on Collins and Hutchinson for volume, watch Patterson as a center contingency, and consider Watson as a contrarian play if Kirk misses time. Houston’s offense is adapting, but the path to fantasy value remains clear for the top targets and the emergent slot options.