WR - Houston Texans IR
- 6' 4"
- 215 lbs
- Age 23
- Iowa State
67°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- N/A
- Proj.
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- Matchup (?)
The Houston Texans officially placed Jayden Higgins on the season-ending injured reserve with a torn ACL.
Fantasy Impact
This was expected after Higgins was announced to have torn his ACL in a joint practice with the Raiders on Tuesday. Nico Collins is now likely the only Houston receiver on the fantasy radar, with Tank Dell still working back to full health and Xavier Hutchinson likely going undrafted in fantasy drafts. Dalton Schultz could see more opportunity with this injury.
Jayden Higgins (knee) suffered a torn ACL in practice on Tuesday. He is now out for the 2026 NFL season.
Fantasy Impact
Higgins was having a great training camp by all reports, so this is awful news for those who invested in him for fantasy. But even moreso for the player, who was looking to have a second year breakout, and now must turn his attention to the 2027 season. Tank Dell and Jaylin Noel will likely see the largest uptick in work in his absence with Xavier Hutchinson still coming in as more of a blocking receiver.
Jayden Higgins left practice early on Tuesday with an apparent injury.
Fantasy Impact
Higgins was able to get up on his own power. There should be an update on his status when available.
Texans coach Demeco Ryans said Jayden Higgins is taking a “year two jump.”
Fantasy Impact
Ryans mentioned the team needing a wide receiver to step up alongside Nico Collins and Higgins being someone who can step into that role. He was able to show flashes as a rookie last season and he'll look to put it further together heading into year two.
Jayden Higgins caught 2-of-5 targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in the Texans 38-30 win over the Colts.
Fantasy Impact
Higgins hauled in a touchdown in the first half from C.J. Stroud before the starters sat for the rest of the game. The rookie will look to make an impact heading into the playoffs.
