The Houston Texans don’t have much to offer for fantasy football owners in late July.
Aside from receiver Brandin Cooks, who is a reliable No. 3 or flex in fantasy lineups, the Texans’ other perimeter players are risks. Will Nico Collins take another step in development in his second year? Will tight end Brevin Jordan become more than just a red zone target? How will second-year quarterback Davis Mills truly fare against NFL competition knowing he is the solution under center?
The Texans have an intriguing option in the backfield in fourth-round rookie Dameon Pierce. The question isn’t if Pierce will take over as the feature back, but a question of when.