- Jayden Higgins
- #81
- Team HOU
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Highest yardage total as pro
Higgins recorded two receptions on four targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Higgins made an immediate impact in Saturday's game, breaking behind the Chargers' defense to catch a 75-yard touchdown on Houston's first possession of the game. He tacked on a 13-yard catch to begin the following drive, but he failed to make another reception thereafter. Even with just his production early in the contest, Higgins managed the highest yardage total of his rookie season and found the end zone for the first time since Week 12.
Published: Sat, Dec 27 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches one pass in victory
Higgins caught one of three targets for 17 yards in the Texans' 23-21 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Higgins' three targets tied for fifth on the team, and the rookie has now managed just two catches for 21 scoreless yards on four targets across the last two contests. Higgins hasn't shown much of a fantasy ceiling in a passing offense that also includes Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz and Christian Kirk. Higgins won't be a recommended fantasy starter next Saturday against the Chargers' tough pass defense.
Published: Sun, Dec 21 at 7:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in blowout win
Higgins caught his lone target for four yards during the Texans' 40-20 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: It was a disappointing outing for Higgins, who was held to just one target for the first time since Week 9 and the fifth time on the season. It broke his five-game streak of at least five targets, as Dalton Schultz (8-76-1 on nine targets) and Nico Collins (3-85-2 on four targets) paced the Texans' pass catchers during Sunday's blowout win. Higgins will look to bounce back in Week 16 against the Raiders, whose defense yielded three touchdown passes to Jalen Hurts during their 31-0 loss to the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Targeted five times
Higgins recorded three catches on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Higgins finished second on the team in targets, receptions and yards, with Nico Collins being the only Texans pass catcher who was able to produce much. While his stat line wasn't spectacular, Higgins did convert a pair of first downs in the game, both of which were pivotal in Houston securing a win. He now has at least five targets in five straight games and will benefit from a better matchup in Week 15 against the Cardinals.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 10:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Stays hot in Week 13 win
Higgins brought in all five targets for 65 yards in the Texans' 20-16 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: Higgins tied for second on the Texans with Nico Collins in receptions while also checking in as the runner-up to his teammate in receiving yards on the afternoon. The rookie had flashed plenty of chemistry with fill-in quarterback Davis Mills over the previous three games -- Higgins posted a 13-135-2 line over that span -- so it was particularly encouraging for fantasy managers to see Higgins establish a new single-game career-high yardage total with C.J. Stroud back under center. Higgins…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 30 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Records fourth TD in win
Higgins brought in four of nine targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 23-19 win over the Bills on Thursday night.
Analysis: The rookie wideout led the team in targets while checking in second in receptions, as he continued to display plenty of chemistry with fill-in signal-caller Davis Mills. The rookie second-round pick added his fourth career touchdown grab -- including his second in the three games Mills has started -- on an eight-yard catch just before halftime. Higgins has at least four receptions in three straight contests, but he'll likely return to working with C.J. Stroud (concussion) as his quarterback in…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 20 at 9:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Another seven targets Sunday
Higgins secured four catches (on seven targets) for 55 yards during Sunday's 16-13 win in Tennessee.
Analysis: In three games since Nico Collins returned to the lineup after he was absent Week 8 due to a concussion, Higgins' target count has gone from one in Week 9 to seven in back-to-back contests. Higgins thus appears to have settled into the No. 2 WR role in the Texans offense with QB Davis Mills filling in for C.J. Stroud (concussion), which has resulted in a combined 9-97-1 line for the rookie second-round pick over the last two outings. Higgins will look to maintain his usage Thursday against the…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in TD in comeback win
Higgins caught five of seven targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-29 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: The rookie wideout bounced back from a one-target showing in Week 10, catching his second TD in the last three games on a 12-yard toss from Davis Mills and setting a new season high in receptions. Higgins still doesn't have a consistent role in the Houston passing game, but he's caught at least four passes in three of the last five games, posting a 14-112-2 line on 23 targets during that span. Higgins will look to deliver two straight strong performances for the first time in a Week 11 trip to…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to depth role in Week 9
Higgins caught his lone target for four yards and played 35 snaps in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos in Week 9.
Analysis: Higgins, who had eight targets and 66 snaps last week, experienced a significant reduction in workload and volume due to the returns of Nico Collins and Christian Kirk. In the six games when all the Texans' wideouts have been healthy in 2025, Higgins is averaging 30 snaps and 2.5 targets per game. For now, he's fourth on the depth chart, behind Xavier Hutchinson and slightly ahead of fellow rookie Jaylin Noel, who was limited to 11 offensive snaps and went untargeted Sunday.
Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 4:10am by Rotowire.com
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Team-high target total in win
Higgins brought in four of eight targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 26-15 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Analysis: Higgins logged a team-high target total in the absences of Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring), and he recorded his second career touchdown on a 12-yard grab midway through the second quarter. Higgins' catch tally also tied a career high, while both his yardage and targets qualified as new high-water marks. The rookie second-round pick could continue operating in an expanded role during a Week 9 home matchup against the Broncos.
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 9:02pm by Rotowire.com
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No impact in loss
Higgins did not catch any of his three targets in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks in Week 7.
Analysis: More was expected out of the rookie, who played a season-high 48 snaps as he moved up the depth chart with Christian Kirk (hamstring) inactive, but Higgins got caught up in the shocking mess that was Houston's offense, which had 15 days to prepare for the game but still managed just 254 yards of offense and only 14 first downs that weren't the product of Seattle penalties. Higgins was blanked for the first time in six games, as the Texans' shaky offensive line made life difficult for…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 21 at 5:42am by Rotowire.com
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Could see more action Week 7
Higgins could be in line for more playing time in Monday's game at Seattle with Christian Kirk (hamstring) ruled out for the contest, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Higgins' playing time was already on the rise, with the rookie second-round pick logging a season-high 39 snaps (56 percent) in a Week 5 win over Baltimore before the Texans went on bye for Week 6. The added snaps versus the Ravens didn't lead to a touchdown, but Higgins notched season highs in targets (four), and catches (four) and matched his season high in yards (32). With Kirk unavailable, Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel could all see more involvement in the passing game behind…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 19 at 6:18am by Rotowire.com
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Snap count increasing
Higgins caught all four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens in Week 5.
Analysis: Higgins was on the field for a season-high 39 snaps (56 percent share), as the rookie's role has steadily increased. Sunday's four targets also were a season high.
Published: Mon, Oct 6 at 5:08am by Rotowire.com
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Logs first NFL touchdown
Higgins caught his lone target for a 24-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 26-0 win over Tennessee in Week 4.
Analysis: Higgins blew past Titans safety Amani Hooker on a fade route in the fourth quarter for his first NFL touchdown. It was the third reception over 20 yards for the rookie, who has five catches on six targets to start his NFL career. Getting separation hasn't been an issue for Higgins, who has gotten open on 12 of 16 opportunities, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. With Houston's offense finally beginning to click in the fourth game of the season, perhaps quarterback C.J. Stroud can capitalize on…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 29 at 6:43am by Rotowire.com
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Playing time remains stable
Higgins caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville.
Analysis: The season debut of Christian Kirk had little impact on Higgins' workload, as the rookie was on the field for 44 percent of the offensive snaps, right at his season average through three games. That was the positive. The negatives are that Higgins has seen just one target each of the last two weeks, and that quarterback C.J. Stroud needs to elevate his game. Houston's pass attack was held under 200 net passing yards, accounting for yards lost via sack, for a second consecutive week.
Published: Mon, Sep 22 at 4:18am by Rotowire.com
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One grab in loss
Higgins caught his lone target for 28 yards in Monday's 20-19 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 2.
Analysis: Higgins' lone catch put the Texans in business deep in Buccaneers territory, but the offense failed to capitalize. The rookie wideout has three receptions (four targets) for 60 yards, including two 20-plus yard receptions. Higgins is part of a crew that includes Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Justin Watson that are receiving more playing time due to Christian Kirk (hamstring) being unavailable. One or more of that group will experience a drop in snap count once Kirk is ready.
Published: Tue, Sep 16 at 6:06am by Rotowire.com
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Leads receivers with 32 yards
Higgins finished with two receptions on three targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Higgins wound up leading the Texans in receiving yards despite posting such meager totals. It was a missed opportunity for the second-round rookie, who was elevated into the starting lineup in place of the injured Christian Kirk (hamstring). It is unclear how long Kirk will remain out, but Higgins didn't do enough to inspire confidence in fantasy managers heading into next Monday's tilt against Tampa Bay.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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More targets on tap
Higgins is in line for an elevated role in the Texans' passing game Sunday against the Rams after fellow WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) was ruled out for that contest.
Analysis: Higgins isn't a candidate to take on Kirk's role in the slot, as fellow rookie Jaylin Noel should handle most of those duties, but targets have opened up a bit behind top option Nico Collins. In three appearances this preseason, Higgins recorded a modest 5-40-0 line on seven targets. However, the 2025 second-round pick is coming off a final season at Iowa State in which he averaged 13.6 yards per catch and 8.6 yards per target, so he could make a bigger impact if he's deployed on routes further…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 5 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs in Saturday's win
Higgins caught both his targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.
Analysis: The Texans rested their starters, including Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, for their final exhibition contest, and Higgins made only a brief cameo on the team's first two drives before exiting. The 2025 second-round pick seems locked into the No. 3 spot on the depth chart due to Tank Dell (knee) still lacking a timeline for his return, and it's a role that could result in significant volume for Higgins in a high-ceiling passing game led by C.J. Stroud.
Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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One catch in second preseason game
Higgins brought in one of three targets for 14 yards in the Texans' 20-3 preseason win over the Panthers on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: The rookie second-round pick was out there with the first-team offense and made his one reception on the Texans' second drive, which culminated in a Nico Collins touchdown reception. The timing of Higgins' participation in the game continues to suggest he's on a path to opening the regular season as the No. 3 receiver behind Nico Collins and Christian Kirk.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Two short grabs Saturday
Higgins caught both his targets for eight yards in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: The 2025 second-round pick made minimal impact in his first NFL game action, catching two short passes from depth QB Kedon Slovis late in the second quarter. Higgins is expected to start for the Texans this season alongside Nico Collins and Christian Kirk in three-wide sets, but the rookie's usage Saturday suggests he still has to earn that assignment, as he took a back seat to veterans John Metchie (5-45-0 on eight targets) and Braxton Berrios (3-33-1 on three targets). Tank Dell (knee)…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 9 at 5:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as starter
Higgins is listed as a starter on Houston's initial preseason depth chart, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Texans list three starting wide receivers, with Higgins unsurprisingly joined by Nico Collins and Christian Kirk. It's a good sign for the 34th overall draft pick, although this hardly guarantees he'll be a starter come Week 1. With Kirk mostly working the slot this summer, there is some chance Higgins starts off as a regular in both two-wide and three-wide formations.
Published: Tue, Aug 5 at 7:28am by Rotowire.com
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