Will not play tonight as part of Houston's starters being held out.
Xavier Hutchinson
Wide receiver for the Houston Texans
Last updated
2026 season
Season projection
HOU · WR · WR2
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These are full-season estimates, last updated August 30, 2026. For this week’s matchups and injury status, see Week 2 projections.
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Latest news · 12 reports
Made a deep-middle catch during Houston's first-team series.
Expected to remain one of Houston's heavily used receivers.
Caught a 50-yard touchdown from C.J. Stroud after beating Derek Stingley Jr.
Will take on an increased role following Higgins' ACL injury.
Slated for an increased role after Higgins' season-ending ACL tear.
Texans are pleased with his progression; posted a career-high in production last season.
Caught passes for couple of first downs on the second drive.
Mentoring rookie Lewis Bond, sharing lessons from his own first year.
Worked with Stroud in California offseason and improved his suddenness and timing; feels more aligned with the quarterback in camp.
Caught a deep pass between Lassiter and Bullock in coverage.
Took first-team reps in team drills.