The Houston Texans will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Jaylin Noel.
Is Jaylin Noel Playing in Week 2?
Noel is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Texans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jaylin Noel in Week 2?
Christian Kirk was sidelined with a hamstring injury for the openers, and we assumed that would open the door for Houston’s rookie class to have a chance to impress from the jump.
No dice.
Instead of putting Jaylin Noel and/or Jayden Higgins on the field with regularity, the Texans went the hodgepodge route.
Texans WR Route Count, Week 1
Nico Collins: 30Xavier Hutchinson: 23Justin Watson: 18Higgins: 14Noel: 13
If they had more warm bodies on the active roster at the WR position, I’m sure they would have gotten some run as well. In the loss, none of them excelled, and while it sounds like Kirk could be shelved for a bit longer, I’m not ranking any non-Collins player on this team as a starter.
If you want to hold either Higgins or Noel, fine by me, but understand that it’s a lottery ticket, and moving on the second you need reinforcements is 100% viable.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Noel’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Noel is projected to score 5.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Noel to have 2 receptions for 27 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Noel could also add 1 rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Texans
Since the Texans play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.