XAVIER HUTCHINSON NEWS

Untargeted in win Hutchinson was not targeted while playing 28 snaps in Monday's 34-10 win over the Cowboys in Week 11.

Impact Nico Collins' return to duty had its most significant impact on Hutchinson's workload. The second-year wideout played 67 percent of the offensive snaps while Collins was out the last five weeks. That dropped to 44 percent (28 snaps) Monday, and he went untargeted for the first time in seven games. For now, John Metchie has emerged as the most viable third wideout in the absence of Stefon Diggs (IR, knee).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Season-high four targets Hutchinson caught two of four targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions in Week 10.

Impact The targets were a season high for Hutchinson, who topped the team's wideouts with 57 snaps. It was the second consecutive week he's paced the group in playing time -- due to injuries to Nico Collins (IR, hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (IR, knee) -- but it hasn't translated into anything useful for fantasy rosters. Hutchinson has two catches on seven targets for six yards in those two games. If anyone has emerged as a threat, it's John Metchie, who has eight catches on 12 targets for 103 yards and one touchdown over the last weeks. Collins is likely to return Week 11, which will put a damper on either Hutchinson or Metchie or both.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Three targets in loss Hutchinson did not catch any of his three targets in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9.

Impact Houston's passing attack was expected to be challenged with both Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee) unavailable, which made the possibility of Hutchinson of John Metchie having a productive game. However, the offensive line put an end to any such notion. Quarterback C.J. Stroud was was sacked eight times, hit on another 11 attempts and was running for his life all game. Beyond Tank Dell's 126 yards there was little else happening for receivers. Hutchinson and Metchie (two targets, no catches) were shut out in the loss.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Should keep spot in three-WR sets Hutchinson should have a clear path to a regular role in three-receiver sets for the Texans for the rest of the season after Stefon Diggs (knee) was diagnosed Tuesday with a torn A...

Impact With top wideout Nico Collins (hamstring) having played just four snaps over the Texans' last four games, Hutchinson had already been handling an expanded role of late. Hutchinson played north of 60 percent in three of those four contests, but he produced a meager 4-61-0 receiving line on seven targets over that stretch. Collins is set to miss one more game Thursday versus the Jets before potentially returning from injured reserve Week 10, but the season-ending injury Diggs suffered in Week 9 will likely allow Hutchinson to retain steady playing time moving forward. However, a healthy Collins along with wideout Tank Dell and tight end Dalton Schultz should dominate the bulk of the targets from quarterback C.J. Stroud, making Hutchinson more of a tertiary option in the passing attack.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

One target in win Hutchinson caught his lone target for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis in Week 8.

Impact Hutchinson maintained an elevated snap count (44) with Nico Collins (IR-hamstring) out and was on the field more than either Robert Woods (24) or John Metchie (20). However, all three could be in line for increased roles this coming Thursday against the Jets, as Stefon Diggs suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury Sunday. Collins isn't due back until Week 10, so Houston's wideout room this Thursday will likely include Hutchinson, Metchie, Woods and Tank Dell.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

One target in win Hutchinson caught his lone target for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis in Week 8.

Impact He maintained an elevated snap count (44) with Nico Collins (hamstring) out, and Hutchinson was on the field more than either Robert Woods (24 snaps) or John Metchie (20). However, all three could be in line for increased roles this coming Thursday against the Jets, as Stefon Diggs suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury Sunday. Collins isn't due back until Week 10, so Houston's wideout group this Thursday could be headed by Tank Dell, with Hutchinson, Metchie and Woods behind him.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains elevated snap count Hutchinson caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers in Week 7.

Impact Hutchinson continued a run of elevated snap counts with Nico Collins (hamstring) and Robert Woods (foot) sidelined. Hutchinson, who was on the field for 41 snaps Sunday, has averaged 41 snaps over the past three weeks. The increased playing time, however, hasn't elevated him to fantasy relevance; he has three catches, six targets and 42 yards in those three games.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains elevated snap count Hutchinson caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact Hutchinson continued a run of elevated snap counts, as both Nico Collins (hamstring) and Robert Woods (foot) were inactive. Hutchinson, who was on the field for 41 snaps Sunday, has averaged 41 snaps over the past three weeks. The increased playing time hasn't elevated him to fantasy relevance, however. He has three catches on six targets for 42 yards in those three games.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Two targets in win Hutchinson did not catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots in Week 6.

Impact Hutchinson is the next man up after Houston placed Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve. Hutchinson, who played 48 snaps and was targeted three times after Collins left Week 5's win over the Bills, was allotted 33 snaps and was fifth-most targeted. The Collins injury is unlikely to develop into anything meaningful for Hutchinson, who sits behind Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell on the wide receiver depth chart and below Dalton Schultz as a target. Additionally, the returns of running backs Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce adds more competition for targets.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up depth chart Hutchinson could see more playing time after the Texans placed Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Hutchinson was given a season-high 48 snaps and three targets last week while filling in for Collins, who was removed from Houston's win over Buffalo after just nine snaps. The primary beneficiaries over the next four weeks will be Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell and Dalton Schultz, but Hutchinson should be on the field more than normal.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in for injured starter Hutchinson caught two of three targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills in Week 5.

Impact Hutchinson's three targets were a season high, as the depth wideout was handed a season-high 48 snaps as the primary fill-in for the injured Nico Collins, who was removed after nine snaps with a hamstring injury. The decision to elevate Hutchinson ran counter to last week when Robert Woods was the main beneficiary for an inactive Tank Dell. Collins will be monitored this week as Houston prepares for a Week 6 visit to New England, and the Texans are optimistic that the injury is not a long-term one and haven't ruled him out for next Sunday's matchup, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

One official target in loss Hutchinson did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota in Week 3.

Impact Hutchinson had another target that resulted in a 16-yard catch on 3rd-and-7 that was wiped out by an illegal formation penalty. Through three weeks, the second-year wideout has one catch on three targets for three yards. He and Robert Woods are getting similar playing time thus far as the fourth/fifth wideouts.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in win Hutchinson did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears in Week 2.

Impact Hutchinson played just nine snaps, which was the same amount as veteran Robert Woods, as the team's top three wideouts have dominated the targets and playing time. Hutchinson has one catch on two targets for three yards through the first two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in win Hutchinson did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Impact Hutchinson played just nine snaps, which was the same amount as veteran Robert Woods, and the team's top three wideouts have dominated the targets and playing time through two games. Hutchinson has one catch on two targets for three yards thus far in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Logs target in win Hutchinson caught his lone target for three yards in Sunday's 29-27 win over Indianapolis in Week 1.

Impact Hutchinson served as the fifth wideout for the season opener, playing 12 snaps. That's the same amount as 12-year veteran Robert Woods, who went without a target in the win. Hutchinson leveraged a strong preseason to leapfrog John Metchie, who was inactive Week 1. Hutchinson came on late in 2023, when the Texans were dealing with injuries, and appears to be an injury away from a more significant role.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs target in win Hutchinson caught his lone target for three yards in Sunday's 29-27 win over Indianapolis in Week 1.

Impact Hutchinson served as the fifth wideout for the season opener, playing 12 snaps. That's the same amount as 12-year veteran Robert Woods, who went without a target in the win. Hutchinson leveraged a strong preseason to leapfrog John Metchie, who was inactive Week 1. Hutchinson came on late in 2023, when the Texans were dealing with injuries, and appears to be an injury away from a more significant role.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson leaves case for 53-man roster spot in win over L.A. Rams The Houston Texans could be in line for a difficult roster cut heading into Tuesday’s deadline surrounding Xavier Hutchinson.

AUGUST 25 • USATODAY.COM

Leading receiver Saturday Hutchinson caught four of seven targets for 34 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams.

Impact Hutchinson finished up a strong preseason leading the team in receptions (12), targets (20) and yards (1140. That should put him in consideration for what will be, at most, two available roster spots at depth wide receiver. Hutchinson is battling with John Metchie, Robert Woods, Steven Sims and Ben Skowronek.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs Saturday Hutchinson caught two-of-four targets for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.

Impact Following a strong showing in the Hall of Fame Game, Hutchinson put together a pair of mediocre outings the subsequent two weeks. He may have entered the game as the leader for the fifth spot on the wideout depth chart, but his main competitor, John Metchie, had a strong game with six catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first-half work Hutchinson caught one of three targets for four yards, rushed once for 19 yards and returned a kickoff for 27 yards in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Hutchinson didn't have the impact as a receiver that he did in the Hall of Fame Game last week, but he was given snaps in the first half, putting him in the mix for one of the final spots on the wideout depth chart. He also ran the ball for the second straight preseason contest, which suggests the Texans view him as a potential weapon.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses coach Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans on Friday praised Hutchinson's performance in Thursday's preseason game, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports. "Hutch did a really nice job," Ryans...

Impact Hutchinson paced Houston's receivers, catching five of six targets for 56 yards against the Bears. There's a crowd of wideouts looking for the final spots behind the Texans' top three, and Hutchinson's effort at least puts him ahead of John Metchie and on par with Ben Skowronek. It's unclear where Hutchinson sits in relation to Noah Brown (undisclosed) and Robert Woods, both of whom did not play Thursday.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

O-line, QBs, and Breece Hall is right about Xavier Hutchinson | Harris Hits John Harris had eyes on the Texans offensive line but he was also impressed with what the QBs and playmakers produced in the Hall of Fame Ga...

AUGUST 2 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Paces air attack in HOF Game Hutchinson brought in five of six targets for 56 yards in the Texans' 21-17 preseason loss to the Bears on Thursday. He also rushed once for eight yards.

Impact The second-year pro led the Texans in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night with the top receiver quartet of Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins, Tank Dell and Noah Brown (undisclosed) all sitting out. Hutchinson understandably filled a minor role in Houston's air attack as a rookie (8-90 line on 19 targets), but he could conceivably make a case for the No. 5 receiver role to open the season if he outperforms veteran Robert Woods the remainder of the summer.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains involved in playoff win Hutchinson caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff win over the Browns.

Impact Hutchinson received elevated snap counts over the final five weeks of the regular season due to injuries at wideout, but he slipped back to 20 snaps in the playoff win. That was because Robert Woods and Noah Brown (shoulder) returned from injuries. However, Brown left Saturday's game with a shoulder injury and Woods played fewer snaps (15) than Hutchinson. Wideout availability for this week's matchup will be determined over the course of the week. The Texans will be on the road against either Kansas City or Buffalo, Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high snap count Hutchinson caught one of four targets for six yards in Saturday's 23-1 win over the Colts in Week 18.

Impact Hutchinson played a season-high 36 snaps, as both Noah Brown (back) and Robert Woods (hip) were inactive. While Houston has dealt with wideout injuries all season, the situation reached a critical mass in Week 18. As such, Hutchinson and John Metchie (38 snaps) took on more prominent roles in the passing games behind Nico Collins. As Houston prepares for its first postseason game since 2019, Hutchinson's potential role depends on the health of Brown and Woods.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE