Houston Texans Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8 | BYE | BYE WEEK • No game | |||||
| W7 | NYG | 3.0 | 27 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 440 |
| W6 | JAX | 1.0 | 31 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 412 |
| W5 | TEN | 15.0 | 3 | 4.0 | 1 | 2 | 227 |
| W4 | DAL | 2.0 | 34 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 410 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
BYE WEEK
Why the bye matters
Houston Texans has no game in Week 8. Fantasy managers should plan a one-week replacement, while the defense gets an extra week to rest and prepare.
AWAY @ Los Angeles Chargers
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
The matchup grades favorably because an exploitable opponent offensive line, sack opportunity and turnover opportunity. Los Angeles Chargers has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Opponent Turnovers • Pass Rush
AWAY @ Cleveland Browns
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
The matchup remains favorable because sack opportunity and strong pass rush currently outweighs strong opponent line play. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. Houston Texans brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Pass Rush
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 7 | 9.5 pts | 3.0 pts | DEF #4 | HOME vs NYG |
| 2026 Week 6 | 3.7 pts | 1.0 pts | DEF #22 | AWAY @ JAX |
| 2026 Week 5 | 10.2 pts | 15.0 pts | DEF #5 | AWAY @ TEN |
| 2026 Week 4 | 6.7 pts | 2.0 pts | DEF #20 | HOME vs DAL |
| 2026 Week 3 | 8.9 pts | 11.0 pts | DEF #15 | AWAY @ IND |
| 2026 Week 2 | 7.2 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #19 | HOME vs CIN |
| 2026 Week 1 | 6.6 pts | -2.0 pts | DEF #20 | HOME vs BUF |