Team Info
Division: AFC South
2022 Finish (Record): 4th (3-13-1)
Head Coach: DeMeco Ryans *NEW*
Offensive Coordinator: Bobby Slowik *NEW*
Play Caller: Bobby Slowik
DeMeco Ryans Last 3 Roles
- San Francisco 49ers (2021-2022) Defensive Coordinator
- San Francisco 49ers (2018-2020) Inside Linebackers Coach
- San Francisco 49ers (2017) Defensive Quality Control
Bobby Slowik Last 3 Roles
- San Francisco 49ers (2022) Offensive Passing Game Coordinator
- San Francisco 49ers (2021) Offensive Passing Game Specialist
- San Francisco 49ers (2019-2020) Offensive Assistant
2022 Top PPR Scorers and Team Tendencies
(Team Tendencies Source Data from NFELO)
Key Changes & Need to Know
- New Head Coach – DeMeco Ryans, former defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, worked exclusively under Kyle Shanahan
- New Offensive Coordinator – Bobby Slowik former passing game coach at San Francisco, worked under Kyle Shanahan. Previously a defensive assistant at Washington under Mike Shanahan
- John Metchie return – John Metchie sat out his rookie season due to Leukemia, so this is effectively his rookie campaign in 2023
2023 Draft Picks
- 1.02 – C.J. Stroud QB
- 1.03 – Will Anderson Jr. EDGE
- 2.31 – Juice Scruggs C
- 3.06 – Tank Dell WR
- 4.07 – Dylan Horton EDGE
- 5.32 – Henry To’oTo’o LB
- 6.24 – Jarrett Patterson C
- 6.28 – Xavier Hutchinson WR
- 7.31 – Brandon Hill SAF
Free Agency
Notable New Players
- Shaq Mason – Guard
- Dalton Schultz – Tight End
- Devin Singletary – Running Back
- Mike Boone – Running Back
- Noah Brown – Wide Receiver
- Andrew Beck – Full Back
- Robert Woods – Wide Receiver
Notable Players who have left
- Brandin Cooks – Wide Receiver
- Jordan Akins – Tight End
- Phillip Dorsett – Wide Receiver
- O.J. Howard – Tight End
Top Ranked Players – 2023
- Dameon Pierce RB20
- Dalton Schultz TE13
- John Metchie WR63
- Nico Collins WR68
- CJ Stroud QB29
See The Complete Rankings Here
Positional Depth Charts
Quarterback
- C.J. Stroud
- Davis Mills
- Case Keenum
Position Rank: 28th
Running Back
- Dameon Pierce
- Devin Singletary
- Mike Boone
- Dare Ogunbowale
Position Rank: 27th
Wide Receiver
- Nico Collins
- John Metchie III
- Robert Woods
- Tank Dell
- Xavier Hutchinson
- Noah Brown
- Steven Sims Jr.
Position Rank: 29th
Tight End
- Dalton Schultz
- Brevin Jordan
- Teagan Quitoriano
- Andrew Beck
- Mason Schreck
- Eric Tomlinson
Position Rank: 16th
Offensive Line
- LT – Laremy Tunsil
- LG – Kenyon Green
- C – Juice Scruggs
- RG – Shaq Mason
- RT – Tytus Howard
Position Rank (PFF): 25th
2023 Projections
Projections Created Using The 2023 Projections Template
Fantasy Football Studs
- None
Fantasy Football Values
- John Metchie
Fantasy Football Avoids
- Dameon Pierce
Our Targets
- None
2023 Schedule
| Week 1 | @ | Baltimore Ravens |
| Week 2 | v | Indianapolis Colts |
| Week 3 | @ | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Week 4 | v | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Week 5 | @ | Atlanta Falcons |
| Week 6 | v | New Orleans Saints |
| Week 7 | BYE | |
| Week 8 | @ | Carolina Panthers |
| Week 9 | v | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Week 10 | @ | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Week 11 | v | Arizona Cardinals |
| Week 12 | v | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Week 13 | v | Denver Broncos |
| Week 14 | @ | New York Jets |
| Week 15 | @ | Tennessee Titans |
| Week 16 | v | Cleveland Browns |
| Week 17 | v | Tennessee Titans |
| Week 18 | @ | Indianapolis Colts |
Summary
The Texans begin a new era (again) in 2023. With former Texans player DeMeco Ryans as the new head coach and No. 2 pick C.J. Stroud at quarterback, there is renewed hope that the franchise can get back to winning. Unfortunately, Texans fans will have to practice patience as this team is in no condition to be any sort of playoff contender this season. This will be a season of growing pains and evaluation of their young players. It would be a surprise to see them finish anything better than last place in the AFC South. As for fantasy, it’s mostly a stay away team. John Metchie could be a bright spot in the late rounds. Perhaps Dalton Schultz can command some volume. Otherwise, we’re hoping for a Nico Collins breakout and a repeat of last season from running back Dameon Pierce.
Overall Team Rank: 30th
Projected AFC South Finish: 4th
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