Noah Whittington Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 5'8", 203 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- -
- Pos rank
- -
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 at Titans, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 18th vs. RBs, neutral
Noah Whittington's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 2, Loss,vs CIN,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at IND,-,Did not play
- Week 4, Loss,vs DAL,-,Did not play
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at TEN,Neutral, OutTitans vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at JAX,ToughJaguars vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs NYG,NeutralGiants vs. RBs
- Week 8,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Noah Whittington?
Whittington enters 2026 as a fringe roster piece with no advanced-stats footprint to speak of, which itself tells the story: he has not earned meaningful NFL touches. Houston's depth chart slots him fourth at running back, sitting behind feature back David Montgomery, rookie-class change-of-pace Woody Marks, and Jawhar Jordan. With essentially no draft capital and a backfield already three-deep ahead of him, there is no realistic standalone role to project for redraft purposes.
His only path to relevance is a multi-injury cascade ahead of him, and even then he would compete with Jordan for scraps rather than inherit a workload. There is no receiving carve-out, no goal-line equity, and no projectable volume to bank on. For 2026 he is a non-factor in standard and PPR leagues alike, a camp body and special-teams contributor at most. Leave him on the waiver wire and only monitor if Houston's backfield is hit by injuries late in the summer.
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Whittington is listed out.
Injury status
Out
Outlook
His only path to relevance is a multi-injury cascade ahead of him, and even then he would compete with Jordan for scraps rather than inherit a workload. There is no receiving carve-out, no goal-line equity, and no projectable volume to bank on. For 2026 he is a non-factor in standard and PPR leagues alike, a camp body and special-teams contributor at most. Full outlook
Noah Whittington Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Noah Whittington in Week 5?
No: Noah Whittington is listed as out for Week 5 at the Titans, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Whittington.
What are Noah Whittington's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Noah Whittington's next three games are Week 5 at the Titans (18th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 6 at the Jaguars (28th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 7 vs. the Giants (13th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Whittington enters 2026 as a fringe roster piece with no advanced-stats footprint to speak of, which itself tells the story: he has not earned meaningful NFL touches. Houston's depth chart slots him fourth at running back, sitting behind feature back David Montgomery, rookie-class change-of-pace Woody Marks, and Jawhar Jordan. With essentially no draft capital and a backfield already three-deep ahead of him, there is no realistic standalone role to project for redraft purposes.
His only path to relevance is a multi-injury cascade ahead of him, and even then he would compete with Jordan for scraps rather than inherit a workload. There is no receiving carve-out, no goal-line equity, and no projectable volume to bank on. For 2026 he is a non-factor in standard and PPR leagues alike, a camp body and special-teams contributor at most. Leave him on the waiver wire and only monitor if Houston's backfield is hit by injuries late in the summer.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 5 TEN, 18thWk 6 JAX, 28thWk 7 NYG, 13thWk 9 LAC, 14th
Risk
- InjuryHe's out, quadriceps.
- A tough matchupThe Jaguars in Week 6 (28th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
Noah Whittington Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What could hurt Noah Whittington's fantasy value?
Noah Whittington's risks: he is out, quadriceps and the Jaguars in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Noah Whittington's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Noah Whittington News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Season Timeline
Week 4Oct 4L 30–34 vs DAL
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 3Sep 27L 17–19 @ IND
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 2Sep 20L 6–20 vs CIN
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Texans
Noah Whittington Bio
Noah Whittington is a running back for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 26. Born December 13, 2001, he attended Peach County and played college football at Western Kentucky and then Oregon.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans in 2026.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Houston Texans Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: Western Kentucky, Oregon
Transactions
- WaivedWaived by the Houston Texans.
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans.
About Noah Whittington: Bio FAQ
How old is Noah Whittington?
Noah Whittington is 24 years old. He was born on December 13, 2001. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Noah Whittington?
Noah Whittington is 5 feet 8 inches tall (5'8"), listed at 203 pounds, and plays running back for the Houston Texans.
How much does Noah Whittington weigh?
Noah Whittington weighs 203 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 5'8".
What number does Noah Whittington wear?
Noah Whittington wears number 26 for the Houston Texans. He plays running back.
What position does Noah Whittington play?
Noah Whittington plays running back for the Houston Texans, wearing number 26. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Noah Whittington play for?
Noah Whittington plays for the Houston Texans as a running back. He has been with the Texans since 2026.
Where did Noah Whittington go to college?
Noah Whittington played college football at Oregon, after attending Peach County (GA).
Where is Noah Whittington from?
Noah Whittington went to high school in Georgia, at Peach County, before playing college football at Oregon.
When is Noah Whittington's birthday?
Noah Whittington's birthday is December 13. He was born on December 13, 2001 and is 24 years old.
How long has Noah Whittington been in the NFL?
Noah Whittington is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Noah Whittington played for?
Noah Whittington has played for the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Noah Whittington enter the NFL?
Noah Whittington entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.