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C.J. Stroud's 12-yard TD pass is on a zip line to Jayden Higgins Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud locates wide receiver Jayden Higgins for a 12-yard touchdown strike to mark Higgins' second career sc...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NFL.COM

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OCTOBER 23, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

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.

Impact More was expected out of Higgins, who moved up the depth chart with Christian Kirk (hamstring) inactive and played a season-high 48 snaps. The rookie got caught up in the shocking mess that was Houston's offense, which had 15 days to prepare for the game. Higgins was shut out for the first time in six games, as the Texans' offensive line made life difficult for quarterback C.J. Stroud and most involved in the passing attack. There may be additional responsibility placed on Higgins next week against San Francisco, as top wideout Nico Collins (concussion) was removed from Monday's contest and will begin preparation for Week 8 in the concussion protocol.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 No. 1 wideout Nico Collins.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could see more action Week 7 The Texans ruled Christian Kirk (hamstring) out for Week 7, per Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle, which may lead to more playing time for Higgins and the rest of the receivers i...

Impact Higgins' playing time was already on the rise, including a season-high 39 snaps (56 percent) in Week 5's win over Baltimore, and could reach new heights Week 7. The activity against the Ravens didn't lead to a touchdown, but Higgins had season highs in targets (four), catches (four) and tied his season high in yards (32). With Kirk unavailable, Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel should all see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snap count increasing Higgins caught all four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens in Week 5.

Impact 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 were also a season high.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

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.

Impact Higgins blew past Titans safety Amani Hooker on a fade route 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 separation opportunities, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. With Houston's offense finally clicking in the fourth quarter of the fourth game of the season, perhaps quarterback C.J. Stroud can capitalize on Higgins ability to create separation going forward.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Titans' losing streak hits 10 games after 26-0 shutout by Texans

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Texans dominate Titans 26-0 for first win of the season

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Playing time remains stable Higgins caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville.

Impact The season debut of Christian Kirk had little impact for Higgins, who was on the field for 44 percent of the offensive snaps, right at his season average through three games. That was the positive. The negative is just one target the last two weeks, and the rookie is stuck with quarterback C.J. Stroud, who needs to elevate his game. Houston's pass attack was held under 200 yards (accounting for yards lost via sack) for a second consecutive week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One grab in loss Higgins caught is lone target for 28 yards in Monday's 20-19 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 2.

Impact 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+ receptions. Higgins is part of a crew that includes Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Justin Watson that are receiving more playing time with Christian Kirk (hamstring) unavailable. One or more of that group will experience a drop in snap count once Kirk is ready.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Higgins' first catch of game goes for a 27-yard gain in fourth quarter Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins' first catch is a 27-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • NFL.COM

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Cobie Durant steals football away from Higgins for epic INT Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant intercepts the pass from Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud intended for wide receiver Jayden H...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • NFL.COM

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.

Impact 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 down the field.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Preseason Week 3 rookie report card: Mason Graham, Jayden Higgins among seven A grades Which top-five pick flashed in the final tune-up for the regular season? Who were the standouts at wide receiver? Chad Reuter grades one not...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • NFL.COM

Two grabs in Saturday's win Higgins caught both his targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.

Impact 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 with 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.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact The rookie second-round pick was out there with the first-team offense and made his one reception on the Texans' second drive, on that 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.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texans WR2: Christian Kirk vs. Jayden Higgins If you can only have one Houston wide receiver, Nico Collins is the obvious choice. But he's likely to go by the end of round 2, as he's got...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • SI.COM

Two short grabs Saturday Higgins caught both his targets for eight yards in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.

Impact 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).

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starter Higgins is listed as a starter on Houston's initial preseason depth chart, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie WR Jayden Higgins talks about his assimilation into Texans' offense | 'Inside Training Camp Live' Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins talks with NFL Network's Bridget Condon and Marc Ross about his assimilation into Texans'...

JULY 30, 2025 • NFL.COM

Stroud shares rookie receivers Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel 'came in with a great mindset' Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud says rookie wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel have "came in with a great mindset" during...

JULY 25, 2025 • NFL.COM

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