Jared Dubin· Sep 18, 2026
With Nico Collins out, Dubin expects Houston's receiver rotation to be led by Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne, with the offense leaning more on multi-tight-end personnel.
“The Texans will likely roll with Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as their top four wide receivers.”
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- Depth Chart CallsXavier HutchinsonHouston TexansSep 18, 2026
Xavier Hutchinson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“The Texans will likely roll with Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as their top four wide receivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKayshon BoutteHouston TexansSep 18, 2026
Kayshon Boutte to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Texans will likely roll with Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as their top four wide receivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJaylin NoelHouston TexansSep 18, 2026
Jaylin Noel to be 3rd on the depth chart
“The Texans will likely roll with Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as their top four wide receivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJared WayneHouston TexansSep 18, 2026
Jared Wayne to be 4th on the depth chart
“The Texans will likely roll with Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as their top four wide receivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Seth WalderTrade and Signing Calls · Kayshon BoutteMiss · 0Walder proposes five trades he believes should happen before Week 1 of the 2026 season: Jessie Bates III to the 49ers, Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Patriots, Keon Coleman to the Colts, Walker Little to the Cardinals, and Kayshon Boutte to the Commanders, where he says Boutte would immediately be Washington's No. 2 receiver.
- Fernando Alfaro-DonisTrade and Signing Calls · Kayshon BoutteMiss · 0Argues the Raiders' weakest spot is their receiver room, expects Jalen Nailor to take a big step forward in Klint Kubiak's scheme with Kirk Cousins starting before Fernando Mendoza takes over, and suggests Las Vegas should trade a mid-round pick for Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte, who would immediately become their top option.
- Nick WrightSeason Win Totals · Houston TexansClose · 60Nick Wright gave his early AFC win-total leans: overs on the Jets, Ravens, Jaguars, Chiefs and Raiders, plus projected win ranges for the Dolphins, Texans, Chargers and Broncos, and predicted the Raiders take Ashton Jeanty at No. 6.
- John BreechGame Outcome Picks · Houston TexansMiss · 0Breech picks the Texans to upset the Bills in Houston, trusting Houston's defense to smother Josh Allen, and takes the Raiders to beat the Dolphins by at least a touchdown.
- Judah FortgangGame Outcome Picks · Houston TexansMiss · 0PFF's divisional-round same-game parlay picks: Tampa Bay beats Cincinnati with Cade Otton exploiting the Bengals' linebackers, Las Vegas beats Miami behind Kirk Cousins attacking a depleted Dolphins secondary, and Houston beats Buffalo with C.J. Stroud throwing effectively and Jaylin Noel benefiting from the slot matchup.
- Judah FortgangGame Outcome Picks · Houston TexansMiss · 0A PFF betting piece argues Cooper Rush will struggle against Pittsburgh's disruption pressure in Week 1, and that Buffalo's rebuilt secondary without Sean McDermott will be exploitable by C.J. Stroud, leading them to back Houston winning through the air.
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