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Career-best performance in win Hutchinson secured five of six targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 26-15 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Hutchinson tied for the team lead in both receptions and targets while also setting the pace in receiving yards. All three components of Hutchinson's stat line were also career-best figures, making it quite the banner day for the third-year pro while making up for the absence of Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring). Hutchinson's third touchdown reception of the season came on a 30-yard grab just before the halfway point of the third quarter, and if at least one of Collins or Kirk happens to remain sidelined for a Week 9 home matchup against the Broncos, the former could see an expanded role again.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stroud has season-high 318 yards passing with two TDs to lead the Texans over the 49ers 26-15

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier Hutchinson flashes the acrobatics with an 18-yard leaping grab Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson goes airborne on a diving 18-yard reception against the San Francisco 49ers.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NFL.COM

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OCTOBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Results don't match playing time Hutchinson caught one of four targets for 13 yards in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Due to Nico Collins (concussion) leaving the game early, Hutchinson topped the wideouts with 59 snaps. However, as has happened all year, Hutchinson's snap count rarely translates to meaningful fantasy production. He's second behind Collins, playing 67.3 percent of the offensive snaps but has a meager 18 targets (13 receptions) through six games.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May see larger role Week 7 Hutchinson will likely see more playing time Week 7 with Christian Kirk (hamstring) ruled out against the Seahawks on Monday, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Hutchinson splashed in Week 5's victory over the Ravens, when he caught two touchdown passes -- the wide receiver's first two scores since being drafted in 2023. He and Jaylin Noel are the most likely beneficiaries of Kirk's absence, although it should be noted that Houston's gameplan is expected to have a run-heavy focus. Head coach DeMeco Ryans talked about leaning on the running backs earlier in the week. Even so, if the running attack is successful, that could benefit the passing game, and targets might accrue to Hutchinson and the rest of the group.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May see larger role Week 7 Hutchinson will likely see more playing time Week 7 with Christian Kirk (hamstring) ruled out against the Seahawks on Monday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why One Texans Receiver 'Blacked Out' During Sunday's Blowout Win Through his first 36 career NFL games, Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson had yet to score a regular season touchdown. Given Hut...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans break Baltimore curse with dominant 44-10 win over injury-depleted Ravens

The Houston Texans were 0-8 all-time in Baltimore including the playoffs, had never scored more than 16 points there and had been outscored a combined 100-26 in their last three tr...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches paydirt twice Hutchinson caught all three of his targets for 18 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens in Week 5.

Impact Hutchinson had gone 36 games into his NFL career without a touchdown prior to Sunday's two-TD explosion. Noted for his hard work and willingness to do the dirty job of blocking, Hutchinson was rewarded with three red-zone looks in the win. Hutchinson now has a career-high 12 receptions for 110 yards through five games. His place in the Texans' offense was uncertain after the team drafted two wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he maintains a high volume playing time, and his 205 snaps (64.9 percent share) is second only to Nico Collins (252, 79.7 percent).

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stroud throws for 4 touchdowns as the Texans blow out the battered Ravens 44-10

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier Hutchinson hauls in second NFL career TD vs. Ravens Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson makes a 10-yard touchdown catch vs. the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM

Stable output in win Hutchinson caught two of three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Titans in Week 4.

Impact Hutchinson's production remained stable for a fourth week; he's logged two or three targets while catching two or three passes in all four games. The only thing that changes is the yardage gained, which has yet to top 30 yards in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains limited role Hutchinson caught all three of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville.

Impact Hutchinson's playing was not impacted by the season debut of Christian Kirk, who missed Weeks 1 and 2 due to hamstring injury. While Hutchinson's snap volume remains healthy -- 61.9 percent Sunday, 62.9 for the season -- he's not an important target. Through three games, he has seven receptions on eight targets for 75 yards.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs in MNF loss Hutchinson caught two of three targets for 29 yards in Monday's 20-19 loss to the Buccaneers in Week 2.

Impact Hutchinson's three targets were more than rookies Jayden Higgins (one) and Jaylin Noel (zero) combined. He's high volume in terms of playing time -- 63.4 percent of the snaps, second behind Nico Collins -- but rarely does anything significant in terms of fantasy. With Christian Kirk (hamstring) out for a second straight game, there's a mix of players angling for targets after Collins. There's also an opportunity in a Kirk-less offense, as defenses can throw more attention at Collins, who caught just three of nine targets. If Kirk can get on the field for Week 3, then Hutchinson should see reduced target activity and playing time.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in loss Hutchinson caught two of two targets for 30 yards and ran the ball once for another five yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams.

Impact Hutchinson benefitted from the absences of Christian Kirk (hamstring) and Braxton Berrios (hamstring) and played 43 offensive snaps (68 percent). That was second most on the club behind Nico Collins (53) and more than the two wideouts selected in the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. it's hard to take anything definitive away from the season opener, when Houston's offense and quarterback C.J. Stroud was not operating at peak efficiency. So, good for Hutchinson that he was on the field often, but there were times in 2024 when he was given starter-level snaps, but it rarely panned out to be fantasy gold.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could see added snaps Sunday Hutchinson could be a candidate to get starter-level snaps in Sunday's season opener versus the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Per Rapoport, the 2023 sixth-rounder has impressed behind the scenes, and with Christian Kirk (hamstring) sidelined, the snaps that don't go to top pass catcher Nico Collins are up for grabs. In that context, Hutchinson, along with rookie wideouts Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, should have added opportunities Sunday. The Texans' Week 1 snap counts will thus be telling, but Hutchinson is a player to monitor, especially if Kirk misses additional time.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could see added snaps Sunday Hutchinson could be a candidate to get starter-level snaps in Sunday's season opener versus the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to earn roster spot Hutchinson is on the Texans' initial 53-man roster projection, per DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com.

Impact Hutchinson finished out the preseason Saturday, snagging his lone target for 24 yards while working with the first-team offense on Houston's first series. His path to the roster was made a lot clearer when the Texans traded John Metchie to the Eagles earlier in camp. Hutchinson is expected to fill a depth role, possibly behind one or both of the wideouts the Texans drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mertz locates Hutchinson for a 24-yard gain Houston Texans quarterback Graham Mertz throws a 24-yard pass to wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson against the Detroit Lions.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

INTERVIEW: Xavier Hutchinson talks exclusively to Texans Radio Xavier Hutchinson breaks down The Play, working with Nico Collins, and all the talent in the receivers room this season.

JUNE 25, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans get new left tackle in Ersery, add depth to receiving group with 2 Iowa State players

The Houston Texans addressed their most glaring needs by selecting offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery and a pair of Iowa State receivers in the NFL draft

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes four catches against KC Hutchinson caught four of six targets for 52 yards in Saturday's 23-14 divisional-round loss to Kansas City. He added 56 yards on two kickoff returns.

Impact The second-year wideout put together a career-best game in a losing effort, working as the Texans' No. 2 WR behind Nico Collins, while John Metchie saw only two targets but caught them both for 35 yards. Hutchinson, a sixth-round pick in 2023, managed only a 12-117-0 line on 26 targets over 16 regular-season games, but his ability to contribute on special teams should give him a leg up in the battle for a depth receiver role in 2025, even if Houston adds reinforcements at the position in free agency or the draft.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Key catch in playoff win Hutchinson caught his lone target for 34 yards in Saturday's 32-12 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round.

Impact The one target was on brand for Hutchinson, but the catch turned out to be a game-changing event. Houston's offense was somnambulant over its first five possessions until quarterback C.J. Stroud found Hutchinson on a 3rd-and-16 to extend a drive. That jump-started the Texans, who went on to score a touchdown and take a 7-6 lead. Hutchinson is locked in at fourth on the depth chart as the Texans prepare for the next playoff round, when the face the Chiefs.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One grab Week 18 Hutchinson caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over Tennessee in Week 18.

Impact With Houston in playoff-preparation mode and John Metchie placed in the concussion protocol during the game, Hutchinson was allotted 48 snaps in the regular-season finale. Hutchinson's role in next Saturday's playoff game depends on Metchie's status in the coming days.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Stroud has season-high 318 yards passing with two TDs to lead the Texans over the 49ers 26-15

Texans break Baltimore curse with dominant 44-10 win over injury-depleted Ravens

Stroud throws for 4 touchdowns as the Texans blow out the battered Ravens 44-10

Texans get new left tackle in Ersery, add depth to receiving group with 2 Iowa State players