ESPN Fantasy Football on Quentin Johnston
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Noel totaled 23.0 fantasy points as a fill-in while Nico Collins was injured in Weeks 6 and 7, and he caught a 43-yard touchdown pass in Week 17. That the Texans didn't bulk up at wide receiver speaks well of their regard for Noel's future, and while the finger injury that landed him on the active/non-football injury list at the onset of training camp might seem worrisome, it's not expected to cost him significant time.
STACKED’s take
Noel's 23.0 pts filling for Collins and Texans' receiver restraint suggest Year 2 opportunity.
Noel had a forgettable rookie campaign with a 6.3% target share, finishing outperformed in fantasy points by 91 other wide receivers and taking a back seat to Jayden Higgins in passing-game focus despite being selected a round earlier in the 2025 NFL draft. However, Noel's quickness and run-after-the-catch ability could earn him eventual space in the starting lineup or regular slot work. Per Cockcroft, Noel totaled 23.0 fantasy points as a fill-in while Nico Collins was injured in Weeks 6 and 7, and he caught a 43-yard touchdown in Week 17. The Texans' decision not to bulk up at wide receiver speaks well of their regard for Noel's future, and while a finger injury landed him on the active/non-football injury list at training camp onset, it is not expected to cost him significant time.
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