Jaylin Noel Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 201 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R3, #79
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.7
- Pos rank
- WR72
- Rostered
- 5%
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 17th vs. WRs, neutral
Jaylin Noel Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
5.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jaylin Noel's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BUF,7.3,WR53
- Week 2, Loss,vs CIN,5.4,WR69
- Week 3, Loss,at IND,4.5,WR78
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DAL,NeutralCowboys vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at TEN,NeutralTitans vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at JAX,NeutralJaguars vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs NYG,FavorableGiants vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jaylin Noel?
Noel is averaging 5.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 5 catches for 101 yards and 0 TD on 9 targets. That ranks WR72, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 55.6% of his targets at 11.2 yards per target. His quarterback has been C.J. Stroud.
His best week was WR53 in Week 1 against the Bills (7.3 points); his worst, WR78 in Week 3 at the Colts (4.5). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Giants (8th vs. WRs) in Week 7 and the Colts (9th vs. WRs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Noel ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Jaylin Noel 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Bills | L 31–36 | 7.3 | WR53 |
| 2 | vs Bengals | L 6–20 | 5.4 | WR69 |
| 3 | @ Colts | L 17–19 | 4.5 | WR78 |
| Total | 0–3 | 17.2 | WR72 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 3 | 9 | 5 | 101 | 0 | 17.2 | 5.7 | — |
| 2025 | HOU | 17 | 35 | 26 | 292 | 2 | 68.4 | 4.0 | WR91 |
| Career | 20 | 44 | 31 | 393 | 2 | 85.6 | 4.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The opportunity argument is straightforward: Christian Kirk is gone, opening a path to a bigger role, and Noel flashed when handed snaps. But Tank Dell's return clouds that runway, and the modest projection near 22 catches and 239 yards reflects it. With an ADP outside WR90, he's a dynasty stash on age and upside more than a redraft target. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
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Jaylin Noel Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jaylin Noel in Week 4?
Jaylin Noel is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Cowboys, as the WR72 in PPR total points this season (5.7 a game). The Cowboys rank 17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Noel.
How many fantasy points is Jaylin Noel averaging in 2026?
Jaylin Noel is averaging 5.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 17.2 points across 3 games. His last game produced 4.5 points.
Where does Jaylin Noel rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jaylin Noel ranks WR72 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jaylin Noel worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Jaylin Noel is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 5% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Jaylin Noel's fantasy football role?
Jaylin Noel is WR2 on the Texans depth chart. He is averaging 3.0 targets a game, on 40% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jaylin Noel's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jaylin Noel's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cowboys (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 at the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Jaguars (18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jaylin Noel been in fantasy football this season?
Jaylin Noel has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.4 points around his 5.7-point average.
What is Jaylin Noel's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jaylin Noel's floor has been 4.5 PPR points (Week 3, WR78) and his ceiling 7.3 (Week 1, WR53). His median week has been 5.4 points. See Noel's full game log.
Jaylin Noel 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Houston TexansHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 5
- Yards
- 101
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 9
20.2 Y/R55.6% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 21
- TD
- 0
2 Att10.5 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 17.2
- Pos rank
- WR72
7.3 Best Week 1 vs BUF4.5 Worst Week 3 @ IND
Advanced Receiving Stats
Noel is a short-area target (9.4 yards per target last season), with a 8.0% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 11.2 | 82nd | 8.2 | 65th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.36 | 68th | 1.21 | 68th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.50 | 45th |
| YAC per reception | 5.6 | 75th | 3.7 | 51st |
| Catch rate | 55.6% | 33rd | 73.5% | 90th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 8.0% | 14th | 6.4% | 9th |
| Snap share | 38.7% | 8th | 26.6% | 1st |
| Air-yards share | 7.2% | 9th | 7.0% | 9th |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | 0th | 5 | 29th |
| Route participation | — | — | 32.0% | 4th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 9.0 | 27th | 9.4 | 31st |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Noel catches what comes his way and gains a lot per target, but gets few red-zone targets and runs a part-time share of routes.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 3.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
5.7
Fantasy PPG
3.0
Targets/g
34
Rec yds/g
Jaylin Noel career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 9 | 5 | 101 | 0 | 21 | 17.2 | 5.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 35 | 26 | 292 | 2 | 12 | 68.4 | 4.0 | WR91 |
| Career | 20 | 44 | 31 | 393 | 2 | 33 | 85.6 | 4.3 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
4.3
Career PPG
20 games over 2 seasons
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
5%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
4.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Noel has averaged 4.3 fantasy points per game over 20 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 5.7 per game, up 1.7 from 2025. His volume has held at about 3.0 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been C.J. Stroud.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Noel's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 292Rec yards2025
- 2Rec TD2025
- 68.4Fantasy pts2025 · WR91
- 393Career rec yds2025–2026
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Jaylin Noel Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jaylin Noel have in 2026?
Jaylin Noel has 17.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 5.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR72 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Jaylin Noel have this season?
Jaylin Noel has 101 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 5 catches and 9 targets. His high was 53 yards, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many receptions does Jaylin Noel have this season?
Jaylin Noel has 5 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 1.7 a game, on 9 targets. His high was 2 catches, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many targets does Jaylin Noel have this season?
Jaylin Noel has drawn 9 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.0 a game, and caught 56% of them. His high was 5 targets, in Week 2 against the Bengals.
How many receiving touchdowns does Jaylin Noel have this season?
Jaylin Noel has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Jaylin Noel averaging?
Jaylin Noel is averaging 33.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 101 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Jaylin Noel averaging?
Jaylin Noel is averaging 20.2 yards per reception in 2026, 101 yards on 5 catches.
How many games has Jaylin Noel played in 2026?
Jaylin Noel has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Jaylin Noel's stats last season?
In 2025, Jaylin Noel caught 26 of 35 targets for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 68.4 PPR points (4.0 per game), a WR91 finish.
What are Jaylin Noel's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 20 games, Jaylin Noel has 31 catches for 393 yards and 2 touchdowns, for 85.6 PPR fantasy points (4.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jaylin Noel have in his career?
Jaylin Noel has 2 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 2 receiving, over 20 games.
How many career receiving yards does Jaylin Noel have?
Jaylin Noel has 393 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 31 catches.
Jaylin Noel Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.7
Targets/g
3.0
Rec/g
1.7
Rec yds/g
33.7
Yds/rec
20.2
Across 3 games in 2026, Jaylin Noel has averaged 3.0 targets, 1.7 receptions and 5.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Jaylin Noel has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against BUF (7.3 points); the lowest was Week 3 against IND (4.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUF2nd | L 31-36 | 7.3 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 26.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR53 |
Week 1 · BUF · L 31-36 · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CIN18th | L 6-20 | 5.4 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 31.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | WR69 |
Week 2 · CIN · L 6-20 · 5.4 pts
How the 5.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | IND13th | L 17-19 | 4.5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | WR78 |
Week 3 · IND · L 17-19 · 4.5 pts
How the 4.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR72 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR53 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Indianapolis
2/2, 17 yds. 1 carry, 8 rush yds.
Just 8.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
1/5, 31 yds. 1 carry, 13 rush yds.
Just 6.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
2/2, 53 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (5.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Houston Texans vs New York Giants
Jaylin Noel Game Log 2025
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.0
Targets/g
2.1
Rec/g
1.5
Rec yds/g
17.2
Yds/rec
11.2
Across 17 games in 2025, Jaylin Noel has averaged 2.1 targets, 1.5 receptions and 4.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Jaylin Noel has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 17 against LAC (14.6 points); the lowest was Week 9 against DEN (-0.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAR5th | L 9-14 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR103 |
Week 1 · LAR · L 9-14 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | TB15th | L 19-20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR150 |
Week 2 · TB · L 19-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | JAX16th | L 10-17 | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR118 |
Week 3 · JAX · L 10-17 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | TEN12th | W 26-0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | WR111 |
Week 4 · TEN · W 26-0 · 1.0 pts
How the 1.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | BAL7th | W 44-10 | 9.8 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | WR45 |
Week 5 · BAL · W 44-10 · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | SEA26th | L 19-27 | 11.7 | 7 | 4 | 77 | 0 | 19.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR29 |
Week 7 · SEA · L 19-27 · 11.7 pts
How the 11.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | SF9th | W 26-15 | 11.3 | 6 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 12.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR34 |
Week 8 · SF · W 26-15 · 11.3 pts
How the 11.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | DEN25th | L 15-18 | -0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | -3 | 0 | WR137 |
Week 9 · DEN · L 15-18 · -0.3 pts
How the -0.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | JAX16th | W 36-29 | 7.5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 8.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR43 |
Week 10 · JAX · W 36-29 · 7.5 pts
How the 7.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | TEN12th | W 16-13 | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR87 |
Week 11 · TEN · W 16-13 · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | BUF28th | W 23-19 | 1.9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | WR87 |
Week 12 · BUF · W 23-19 · 1.9 pts
How the 1.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | IND6th | W 20-16 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR140 |
Week 13 · IND · W 20-16 · 0.0 pts
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| 14 | KC29th | W 20-10 | 3.3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | WR75 |
Week 14 · KC · W 20-10 · 3.3 pts
How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | ARI18th | W 40-20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR147 |
Week 15 · ARI · W 40-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | LV14th | W 23-21 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR152 |
Week 16 · LV · W 23-21 · 0.0 pts
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| 17 | LAC21st | W 20-16 | 14.6 | 4 | 3 | 54 | 1 | 18.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | WR18 |
Week 17 · LAC · W 20-16 · 14.6 pts
How the 14.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | IND6th | W 38-30 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR83 |
Week 18 · IND · W 38-30 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week, two WR2 weeks and 14 busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR110 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR103 · Wk 2 WR150 · Wk 3 WR118 · Wk 4 WR111 · Wk 5 WR45 · Wk 7 WR29 · Wk 8 WR34 · Wk 9 WR137 · Wk 10 WR43 · Wk 11 WR87 · Wk 12 WR87 · Wk 13 WR140 · Wk 14 WR75 · Wk 15 WR147 · Wk 16 WR152 · Wk 17 WR18 · Wk 18 WR83
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Indianapolis
1/1, 13 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at the Chargers
3/4, 54 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 2 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Kansas City
2/2, 12 yds. 1 carry, 1 rush yds.
Just 6.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Indianapolis
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Buffalo
1/2, 4 yds. 1 carry, 5 rush yds.
Just 2.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
1/1, 12 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Jacksonville
4/4, 35 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Denver
0/0, 0 yds. 1 carry, -3 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Efficient in a home win
5/6, 63 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Seattle
4/7, 77 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Baltimore
2/3, 13 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 5 rush yds.
Just 4.3 yards per target. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
1/1, -2 yds. 1 carry, 2 rush yds.
Just -2.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Jacksonville
1/1, 4 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Tampa Bay
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
1/2, 7 yds.
Just 3.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Jaylin Noel Game Log FAQ
How did Jaylin Noel do in his last game?
Jaylin Noel scored 4.5 PPR points in Week 3 at the Colts, a 19–17 loss, a WR78 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 17 yards, and ran for 8 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jaylin Noel score in his last game?
Jaylin Noel scored 4.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Colts, a WR78 finish for the week. That was 1.2 below his season average of 5.7.
How many receiving yards did Jaylin Noel have in his last game?
Jaylin Noel had 17 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 3 at the Colts, from 2 targets.
How many touchdowns did Jaylin Noel score in his last game?
Jaylin Noel did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Colts; his 4.5 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Jaylin Noel have in his last game?
Jaylin Noel caught 2 of 2 targets for 17 yards in Week 3 at the Colts.
What were Jaylin Noel's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Bengals, a 20–6 loss, Jaylin Noel caught 1 of 5 targets for 31 yards, and ran for 13 yards. That was 5.4 PPR points, a WR69 finish.
What was Jaylin Noel's best game this season?
Jaylin Noel's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Bills: 7.3 PPR points, a WR53 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 53 yards.
What was Jaylin Noel's worst game this season?
Jaylin Noel's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Colts: 4.5 PPR points, a WR78 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 17 yards, and ran for 8 yards.
How many games has Jaylin Noel scored a touchdown in this season?
Jaylin Noel has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Jaylin Noel's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Noel's weekly results from 2025.
Jaylin Noel Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR91 last season at 4.0 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR72 at 5.7 PPR points per game, against 4.0 over 17 games last season (WR91). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 96th of 142 in target volume (6.3% target share), 104th of 142 in downfield role (6.9% air-yards share) and 59th of 142 in efficiency (1.54 yards per route run). Downfield role is the soft spot. C.J. Stroud is his quarterback.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Giants in Week 7 (8th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Noel's rookie tape is a study in efficiency without volume. He logged just a 26% snap share and ran only 189 routes, yet posted a 0.405 EPA per play and a 48.6% success rate on 35 targets, hauling in 74.3% with a single drop. His 1.54 yards per route run and 7.42 air yards before the catch say the production was real when the offense looked his way; the 6.3% target share says it rarely did.
The opportunity argument is straightforward: Christian Kirk is gone, opening a path to a bigger role, and Noel flashed when handed snaps. But Tank Dell's return clouds that runway, and the modest projection near 22 catches and 239 yards reflects it. With an ADP outside WR90, he's a dynasty stash on age and upside more than a redraft target. Monitor the depth chart; the talent is there, the volume isn't yet.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 9.3
- Drop rate
- 2.9%
- Red-zone targets
- 5
- Route participation
- 31.0%
- YAC per reception
- 3.8
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Giants in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 DAL, 17thWk 5 TEN, 14thWk 6 JAX, 18thWk 7 NYG, 8th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
- Low target volume6.3% target share, 96th of 142 WRs in 2025.
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Jaylin Noel Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jaylin Noel's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jaylin Noel projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (6.9% air-yards share, 104th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jaylin Noel's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jaylin Noel is the WR72 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Jaylin Noel's projected role going forward?
Jaylin Noel is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Jaylin Noel get more targets?
Jaylin Noel's targets are holding steady: 3.5 a game over his last two games against 3.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Jaylin Noel's fantasy football upside?
Jaylin Noel's upside: his ceiling this season is 7.3 PPR points (Week 1, WR53) and the Giants in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Jaylin Noel's fantasy value?
Jaylin Noel's risks: his downfield role (6.9% air-yards share, 104th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jaylin Noel's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 0 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jaylin Noel Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2Noel hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in two seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injury
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Strained hamstring in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 2 seasons
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
Jaylin Noel Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Noel a game this season.
- 2025
Strained Hamstring Played through
Missed time during the Texans' rookie minicamp with a minor strained hamstring but was fully recovered for the start of training camp.
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Jaylin Noel Injury FAQ
Is Jaylin Noel injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Jaylin Noel is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Jaylin Noel playing this week?
Jaylin Noel has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cowboys on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Jaylin Noel missed any games this season?
No. Jaylin Noel has played in every Texans game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Jaylin Noel's injury history?
Jaylin Noel has 1 logged NFL injury, which did not cost him a regular-season game.
What was Jaylin Noel's most recent injury?
Jaylin Noel's most recent logged injury was a strained hamstring in the 2025 preseason. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Jaylin Noel have any recurring injuries?
No. Jaylin Noel's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Jaylin Noel News & Updates
Noel struggles at Indianapolis
2 REC, 17 YDS (2 TGT)
1 CAR, 8 YDS
4.5 fantasy points · WR78
Noel caught 2 of 2 targets for 17 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. That was 8% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 6–20 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Noel struggles vs. Cincinnati
5.4 fantasy points · WR69 · right at his 5.7 average
Noel caught 1 of 5 targets for 31 yards in the 20–6 loss vs. Cincinnati. That was 10% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
Fantasy impact: Positive. Noel struggles vs. Buffalo
7.3 fantasy points · WR53 · 1.6 above his 5.7 average
Noel caught 2 of 2 targets for 53 yards in the 36–31 loss vs. Buffalo. That was 5% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Texans Teammates News
Updates on Noel's quarterback and target competition.
- C.J. Stroud: Two TDs, two fumbles in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Extension talks paused (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Leads TD drive in brief outing (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Change in plans for Thursday's contest (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Strong offseason, per OC (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Texans
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Jaylin Noel News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jaylin Noel?
The latest Noel update, from September 27: Noel struggles at Indianapolis. Noel caught 2 of 2 targets for 17 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. That was 8% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Jaylin Noel news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 4.5 fantasy points, a WR78 finish, 1.2 below his 5.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Jaylin Noel Bio
Jaylin Noel is a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 13. Born September 4, 2002, he attended Park Hill and played college football at Iowa State.
The Houston Texans selected Noel in round 3, pick 79, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
In 20 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 31 passes for 393 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Houston Texans Current team2025–present
Selected in round 3, pick 79, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 13 of 20 games.
College: Iowa State
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
- DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 3, pick 79.
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About Jaylin Noel: Bio FAQ
How old is Jaylin Noel?
Jaylin Noel is 24 years old. He was born on September 4, 2002. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Jaylin Noel?
Jaylin Noel is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 201 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
How much does Jaylin Noel weigh?
Jaylin Noel weighs 201 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Jaylin Noel wear?
Jaylin Noel wears number 13 for the Houston Texans. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Jaylin Noel play?
Jaylin Noel plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans, wearing number 13. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Jaylin Noel play for?
Jaylin Noel plays for the Houston Texans as a wide receiver. He has been with the Texans since 2025.
Where did Jaylin Noel go to college?
Jaylin Noel played college football at Iowa State, after attending Park Hill (MO). The Houston Texans drafted him out of Iowa State in 2025.
When was Jaylin Noel drafted?
The Houston Texans selected Jaylin Noel in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 79th overall pick, out of Iowa State.
What round was Jaylin Noel drafted in?
Jaylin Noel was a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, taken 79th overall by the Houston Texans.
What pick was Jaylin Noel in the NFL Draft?
Jaylin Noel was the 79th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Houston Texans in the third round.
Where is Jaylin Noel from?
Jaylin Noel went to high school in Missouri, at Park Hill, before playing college football at Iowa State.
When is Jaylin Noel's birthday?
Jaylin Noel's birthday is September 4. He was born on September 4, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Jaylin Noel been in the NFL?
2026 is Jaylin Noel's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025 as a third-round pick of the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jaylin Noel played for?
Jaylin Noel has played for the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Jaylin Noel enter the NFL?
Jaylin Noel entered the NFL in 2025, when the Houston Texans drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 2nd season.