The Houston Texans have produced a handful of truly remarkable fantasy performances since 2016, offering fantasy managers in Texas and beyond memorable weeks of high scoring. Using Stathead data, Stacker identified the ten highest‑scoring single‑game outings for each position group—quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends—based on standard fantasy scoring.
Quarterback highlights
Deshaun Watson dominates the quarterback list, appearing in nine of the top ten slots. His best effort came on November 5, 2023, when he threw for 470 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions, earning 41.80 fantasy points in a 39‑37 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. C.J. Stroud’s November 5, 2023 performance follows closely, matching Watson’s yardage with 470 passing yards and five touchdowns for a 41.80‑point total.
Watson’s other standout games include a 426‑yard, five‑touchdown effort on October 6, 2019 (41.74 points) and a 402‑yard, four‑touchdown outing on October 29, 2017 (32.78 points). These performances underscore Watson’s dual‑threat ability, as several games also feature significant rushing contributions.
Running back standouts
Joe Mixon leads the running back rankings with a 33.3‑point performance on November 18, 2024, rushing for 109 yards and three touchdowns while adding 44 receiving yards. Lamar Miller’s October 16, 2016 game (29.8 points) and Rex Burkhead’s December 26, 2021 effort (26.9 points) also rank among the best, each delivering over 140 rushing yards and multiple touchdowns.
Other notable entries include Dameon Pierce’s 23.6‑point showing on January 5, 2025, and Woody Marks’ balanced 23.9‑point game on September 28, 2025, which combined 69 rushing yards with 50 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.
Wide receiver highlights
Will Fuller tops the wide receiver list with a 39.7‑point performance on October 6, 2019, hauling in 217 yards and three touchdowns. DeAndre Hopkins appears three times, with his best effort on December 15, 2018 (29.0 points) and a 28.4‑point game on October 29, 2017.
Nico Collins contributed two strong outings, including a 25.5‑point game on January 6, 2024, and a 28.8‑point performance on October 1, 2023, each featuring nearly 200 receiving yards.
Tight end contributions
Jordan Akins rounds out the list, posting the highest tight‑end fantasy score of 21.0 points on January 8, 2023, with 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Dalton Schultz’s 17.0‑point effort on November 5, 2023, and Darren Fells’ multiple 14‑point games also demonstrate the tight end position’s occasional upside for fantasy owners.
What these performances mean for fantasy owners
For Texans fans managing fantasy rosters, these games illustrate the value of targeting dual‑threat quarterbacks and versatile skill players who can contribute both on the ground and through the air. While the Texans have faced challenges as a franchise, individual weeks of explosive production provide bright spots for fantasy leagues across Texas.
Keeping an eye on emerging talent—such as the younger receivers and running backs who have posted strong single‑game numbers—can help fantasy managers stay ahead of the curve as the team continues to develop under the current administration’s support of competitive sports.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
