AFC South

Houston Texans Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

77
Solid
OFF
71
DEF
87

#16 in the NFL

1-4 · Average

Who is the starting QB for the Texans?

C.J. Stroud is the projected starting quarterback for the Houston Texans as of October 15, 2026. Davis Mills is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
QB
7
C.J. StroudStarter
2
10
Davis Mills
3
18
Graham MertzInjured Reserve
RB
76
David MontgomeryStarterDoubtful
2
74
Woody Marks
3
40
Dare Ogunbowale
4
44
British BrooksInjured Reserve
WR1
12
Nico CollinsStarter
2
19
Xavier Hutchinson
3
81
Jayden HigginsInjured Reserve
WR2
18
Marvin Harrison Jr.Starter
2
13
Jaylin Noel
WR3
14
Kayshon BoutteStarter
2
1
Tank DellInjured Reserve
TE
86
Dalton SchultzStarter
2
87
Foster Moreau
3
8
Cade Stover
4
9
Brevin Jordan
5
83
Marlin Klein
LT
79
Aireontae ErseryStarter
2
78
Nate Thomas
LG
66
Keylan RutledgeStarter
2
75
Wyatt Teller
3
63
Evan Brown
C
63
Evan BrownStarter
2
60
Jake Andrews
3
66
Keylan Rutledge
RG
69
Ed IngramStarter
2
75
Wyatt Teller
3
64
Febechi Nwaiwu
RT
71
Braden SmithStarter
2
77
Trent BrownQuestionable
3
57
Blake Fisher
4
76
Sam HagenInjured Reserve

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Houston Texans Week 5 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

at Jacksonville Jaguars

Sun, Oct 18 · 09:30 AM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
22.0
Yards/G
359.4
Pass Yds/G
280.4
Rush Yds/G
79.0
TO Margin
3
3rd Down %
37.88%
Total TD
11
Sacks
18
TFL
35
INT
2
WHY #16 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 91 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 91 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 1-4 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 7.6 wins (likely 6-10)

Record so far 1-4, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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Houston Texans Starting Quarterback

Houston Texans starting lineup

C.J. Stroud is the projected starting quarterback for the Houston Texans as of October 15, 2026. Davis Mills is listed second.

Also projected for the Texans: David Montgomery at running back, Nico Collins at wide receiver and Dalton Schultz at tight end.

The full Houston Texans two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

C.J. Stroud · QBDavid Montgomery · RBNico Collins · WRDalton Schultz · TE

Houston Texans Injury Report

22 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Texans' starting quarterback?
C.J. Stroud is the projected starting quarterback for the Houston Texans as of October 15, 2026. Davis Mills is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Texans?
David Montgomery is the projected starter at running back for the Texans, with Woody Marks listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Texans?
Nico Collins is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Texans, with Xavier Hutchinson listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Texans?
Dalton Schultz is the projected starter at tight end for the Texans, with Foster Moreau listed second.
When does Houston Texans play next?
Next: at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sun, Oct 18, 09:30 AM ET.
When was the Houston Texans depth chart last updated?
The Houston Texans depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Texans Roster

Every player on the Houston Texans depth chart, by position.

Offense

Wide Receiver: Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins

Wide Receiver: Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylin Noel

Wide Receiver: Kayshon Boutte, Tank Dell

Left Tackle: Aireontae Ersery, Nate Thomas

Left Guard: Keylan Rutledge, Wyatt Teller, Evan Brown

Center: Evan Brown, Jake Andrews, Keylan Rutledge

Right Guard: Ed Ingram, Wyatt Teller, Febechi Nwaiwu

Right Tackle: Braden Smith, Trent Brown, Blake Fisher, Sam Hagen

Quarterback: C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills, Graham Mertz

Tight End: Dalton Schultz, Foster Moreau, Cade Stover, Brevin Jordan, Marlin Klein

Running Back: David Montgomery, Woody Marks, Dare Ogunbowale, British Brooks

Defense

Left Defensive End: Will Anderson Jr., Dominique Robinson, Sabastian Harsh, Dylan Horton

Left Defensive Tackle: Tommy Togiai, Kayden McDonald, Logan Hall

Right Defensive Tackle: Sheldon Rankins, Jaden Crumedy, Mario Edwards Jr.

Right Defensive End: Danielle Hunter, Jadeveon Clowney, Ali Gaye, Solomon Byrd

Weakside Linebacker: Aiden Fisher, Jamal Hill, Henry To'oTo'o

Middle Linebacker: Azeez Al-Shaair, K.C. Ossai

Strongside Linebacker: Jake Hansen, Wade Woodaz, Jake Hummel, E.J. Speed

Left Cornerback: Derek Stingley Jr., Collin Wright, Jaylin Smith

Strong Safety: Reed Blankenship, Kamari Ramsey

Free Safety: Calen Bullock, M.J. Stewart

Right Cornerback: Kamari Lassiter, Tremon Smith, Ja'Marcus Ingram

Nickel Back: Jalen Pitre

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Ka'imi Fairbairn

Punter: Kai Kroeger

Holder: Kai Kroeger

Punt Returner: Jaylin Noel, Tremon Smith, Tank Dell

Kick Returner: Jaylin Noel, Tremon Smith, Woody Marks, Xavier Hutchinson

Long Snapper: Austin Brinkman