Xavier Hutchinson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 210 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R6, #205
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.1
- Pos rank
- WR61
- Rostered
- 11%
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 17th vs. WRs, neutral
Xavier Hutchinson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.1 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Xavier Hutchinson'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,6.2,WR62
- Week 2, Loss,vs CIN,6.7,WR58
- Week 3, Loss,at IND,8.5,WR49
- 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 Xavier Hutchinson?
Hutchinson is averaging 7.1 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 9 catches for 120 yards and 0 TD on 21 targets. That ranks WR61, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His target share (18.8%) is in the 35th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his catch rate (42.9%) is the weakest, in the 3rd. His quarterback has been C.J. Stroud.
His best week was WR49 in Week 3 at the Colts (8.5 points); his worst, WR62 in Week 1 against the Bills (6.2). 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 Hutchinson ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
18.8%35th percentile, below average
Yards per target
5.719th percentile, near the bottom
Catch rate
42.9%3rd percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.0211th percentile, near the bottom
Xavier Hutchinson 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Bills | L 31–36 | 6.2 | WR62 |
| 2 | vs Bengals | L 6–20 | 6.7 | WR58 |
| 3 | @ Colts | L 17–19 | 8.5 | WR49 |
| Total | 0–3 | 21.4 | WR61 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 3 | 21 | 9 | 120 | 0 | 21.4 | 7.1 | — |
| 2025 | HOU | 17 | 57 | 35 | 428 | 3 | 98.0 | 5.8 | WR64 |
| 2024 | HOU | 16 | 26 | 12 | 117 | 0 | 23.7 | 1.5 | WR138 |
| 2023 | HOU | 16 | 19 | 8 | 90 | 0 | 21.9 | 1.4 | WR152 |
| Career | 52 | 123 | 64 | 755 | 3 | 165.0 | 3.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The ceiling is capped by opportunity rather than play. A 10.3 percent target share and 0. Behind him on the depth chart: Jaylin Noel. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
WRs like Xavier Hutchinson
WR58Joshua PalmerBills21.7 PTS
WR59Malik NabersGiants21.6 PTS
WR60Konata MumpfieldRams21.5 PTS
WR61You are hereXavier HutchinsonTexans21.4 PTS
WR62Adonai MitchellJets21.3 PTS
WR63Nico CollinsTexans21.2 PTS
WR64Romeo DoubsPatriots20.5 PTS
Xavier Hutchinson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Xavier Hutchinson in Week 4?
Xavier Hutchinson is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Cowboys, as the WR61 in PPR total points this season (7.1 a game). The Cowboys rank 17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Hutchinson.
How many fantasy points is Xavier Hutchinson averaging in 2026?
Xavier Hutchinson is averaging 7.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 21.4 points across 3 games. His last game produced 8.5 points.
Where does Xavier Hutchinson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Xavier Hutchinson ranks WR61 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Xavier Hutchinson worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Xavier Hutchinson is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 11% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Xavier Hutchinson's fantasy football role?
Xavier Hutchinson is the Texans' starting WR, with Jaylin Noel behind him. He is averaging 7.0 targets a game, on 65% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Xavier Hutchinson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Xavier Hutchinson'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 Xavier Hutchinson been in fantasy football this season?
Xavier Hutchinson 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 1.2 points around his 7.1-point average.
What is Xavier Hutchinson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Xavier Hutchinson's floor has been 6.2 PPR points (Week 1, WR62) and his ceiling 8.5 (Week 3, WR49). His median week has been 6.7 points. See Hutchinson's full game log.
Xavier Hutchinson 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
- 9
- Yards
- 120
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 21
13.3 Y/R42.9% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 4
- TD
- 0
2 Att2.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 21.4
- Pos rank
- WR61
8.5 Best Week 3 @ IND6.2 Worst Week 1 vs BUF
Advanced Receiving Stats
Hutchinson is a short-area target (10.4 yards per target last season), with a 18.8% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 15 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 5.7 | 21st | 7.2 | 33rd |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.59 | 17th | 1.14 | 60th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 0.97 | 13th |
| YAC per reception | 4.0 | 52nd | 3.7 | 50th |
| Catch rate | 42.9% | 6th | 62.5% | 50th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 18.8% | 62nd | 9.1% | 30th |
| Snap share | 63.7% | 40th | 56.2% | 38th |
| Air-yards share | 25.6% | 60th | 11.0% | 28th |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 20th | 6 | 33rd |
| Route participation | — | — | 60.9% | 50th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 13.8 | 72nd | 10.4 | 40th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (15 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Hutchinson produces little per route and scores little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.1
Fantasy PPG
7.0
Targets/g
40
Rec yds/g
Xavier Hutchinson career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 21 | 9 | 120 | 0 | 4 | 21.4 | 7.1 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 57 | 35 | 428 | 3 | 22 | 98.0 | 5.8 | WR64 |
| 2024 | 16 | 26 | 12 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 1.5 | WR138 |
| 2023 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 90 | 0 | 49 | 21.9 | 1.4 | WR152 |
| Career | 52 | 123 | 64 | 755 | 3 | 75 | 165.0 | 3.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
3.3
Career PPG
50 games over 4 seasons
93%
Availability
Share of team games he played
6%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
3.9
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Hutchinson has averaged 3.3 fantasy points per game over 50 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 7.1 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 3.1 in the three without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 7.1 per game, up 1.4 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 7.0 targets a game against 3.4. His quarterback this season has been C.J. Stroud.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Hutchinson's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 428Rec yards2025
- 3Rec TD2025
- 98.0Fantasy pts2025 · WR64
- 755Career rec yds2023–2026
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WR58Joshua PalmerBills21.7 PTSWR59Malik NabersGiants21.6 PTSWR60Konata MumpfieldRams21.5 PTSWR61You are hereXavier HutchinsonTexans21.4 PTSWR62Adonai MitchellJets21.3 PTSWR63Nico CollinsTexans21.2 PTSWR64Romeo DoubsPatriots20.5 PTSXavier Hutchinson Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Xavier Hutchinson have in 2026?
Xavier Hutchinson has 21.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.1 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR61 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Xavier Hutchinson have this season?
Xavier Hutchinson has 120 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 9 catches and 21 targets. His high was 51 yards, in Week 3 at the Colts.
How many receptions does Xavier Hutchinson have this season?
Xavier Hutchinson has 9 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.0 a game, on 21 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many targets does Xavier Hutchinson have this season?
Xavier Hutchinson has drawn 21 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.0 a game, and caught 43% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 2 against the Bengals.
How many receiving touchdowns does Xavier Hutchinson have this season?
Xavier Hutchinson has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Xavier Hutchinson averaging?
Xavier Hutchinson is averaging 40.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 120 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Xavier Hutchinson averaging?
Xavier Hutchinson is averaging 13.3 yards per reception in 2026, 120 yards on 9 catches.
How many games has Xavier Hutchinson played in 2026?
Xavier Hutchinson has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Xavier Hutchinson's stats last season?
In 2025, Xavier Hutchinson caught 35 of 57 targets for 428 yards and 3 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 98.0 PPR points (5.8 per game), a WR64 finish.
What are Xavier Hutchinson's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 52 games, Xavier Hutchinson has 64 catches for 755 yards and 3 touchdowns, for 165.0 PPR fantasy points (3.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Xavier Hutchinson have in his career?
Xavier Hutchinson has 3 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 3 receiving, over 52 games.
How many career receiving yards does Xavier Hutchinson have?
Xavier Hutchinson has 755 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 64 catches.
Xavier Hutchinson Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.1
Targets/g
7.0
Rec/g
3.0
Rec yds/g
40.0
Yds/rec
13.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Xavier Hutchinson has averaged 7.0 targets, 3.0 receptions and 7.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Xavier Hutchinson has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against IND (8.5 points); the lowest was Week 1 against BUF (6.2).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUF2nd | L 31-36 | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR62 |
Week 1 · BUF · L 31-36 · 6.2 pts
How the 6.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CIN18th | L 6-20 | 6.7 | 9 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 12.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR58 |
Week 2 · CIN · L 6-20 · 6.7 pts
How the 6.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | IND13th | L 17-19 | 8.5 | 6 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 17.0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | WR49 |
Week 3 · IND · L 17-19 · 8.5 pts
How the 8.5 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 WR61 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between WR49 and WR62.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Indianapolis
3/6, 51 yds. 2 carries, 4 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
3/9, 37 yds.
Just 4.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
3/6, 32 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.1)
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
Xavier Hutchinson Game Log 2024
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.5
Targets/g
1.6
Rec/g
0.8
Rec yds/g
7.3
Yds/rec
9.8
Across 16 games in 2024, Xavier Hutchinson has averaged 1.6 targets, 0.8 receptions and 1.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Xavier Hutchinson has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 5 against BUF (5.1 points); the lowest was Week 2 against CHI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND19th | W 29-27 | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | WR106 |
Week 1 · IND · W 29-27 · 1.3 pts
How the 1.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CHI32nd | W 19-13 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR145 |
Week 2 · CHI · W 19-13 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | MIN1st | L 7-34 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR150 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 7-34 · 0.0 pts
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| 4 | JAX9th | W 24-20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR144 |
Week 4 · JAX · W 24-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | BUF18th | W 23-20 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 | WR65 |
Week 5 · BUF · W 23-20 · 5.1 pts
How the 5.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | NE16th | W 41-21 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR123 |
Week 6 · NE · W 41-21 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | GB25th | L 22-24 | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11.0 | WR92 |
Week 7 · GB · L 22-24 · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | IND19th | W 23-20 | 2.9 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19.0 | WR91 |
Week 8 · IND · W 23-20 · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | NYJ29th | L 13-21 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR130 |
Week 9 · NYJ · L 13-21 · 0.0 pts
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| 10 | DET5th | L 23-26 | 2.6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3.0 | WR79 |
Week 10 · DET · L 23-26 · 2.6 pts
How the 2.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DAL6th | W 34-10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR128 |
Week 11 · DAL · W 34-10 · 0.0 pts
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| 12 | TEN31st | L 27-32 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR119 |
Week 12 · TEN · L 27-32 · 0.0 pts
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| 13 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 14 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 15 | MIA30th | W 20-12 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13.0 | WR94 |
Week 15 · MIA · W 20-12 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | KC17th | L 19-27 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | WR103 |
Week 16 · KC · L 19-27 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | BAL4th | L 2-31 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | WR84 |
Week 17 · BAL · L 2-31 · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | TEN31st | W 23-14 | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | WR105 |
Week 18 · TEN · W 23-14 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All 16 weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver who finished WR154 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a WR65 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR106 · Wk 2 WR145 · Wk 3 WR150 · Wk 4 WR144 · Wk 5 WR65 · Wk 6 WR123 · Wk 7 WR92 · Wk 8 WR91 · Wk 9 WR130 · Wk 10 WR79 · Wk 11 WR128 · Wk 12 WR119 · Wk 15 WR94 · Wk 16 WR103 · Wk 17 WR84 · Wk 18 WR105
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Tennessee
1/2, 5 yds.
Just 2.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
2/4, 21 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
1/1, 8 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Miami
1/1, 13 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Tennessee
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 Dallas
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
2/4, 6 yds.
Just 1.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Jets
0/3, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Indianapolis
1/1, 19 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
1/1, 11 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by New England
0/2, 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
2/3, 31 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Jacksonville
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
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 Chicago
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 Indianapolis
1/1, 3 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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WR58Joshua PalmerBills21.7 PTSWR59Malik NabersGiants21.6 PTSWR60Konata MumpfieldRams21.5 PTSWR61You are hereXavier HutchinsonTexans21.4 PTSWR62Adonai MitchellJets21.3 PTSWR63Nico CollinsTexans21.2 PTSWR64Romeo DoubsPatriots20.5 PTSXavier Hutchinson Game Log FAQ
How did Xavier Hutchinson do in his last game?
Xavier Hutchinson scored 8.5 PPR points in Week 3 at the Colts, a 19–17 loss, a WR49 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 51 yards, and ran for 4 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Xavier Hutchinson score in his last game?
Xavier Hutchinson scored 8.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Colts, a WR49 finish for the week. That was 1.4 above his season average of 7.1.
How many receiving yards did Xavier Hutchinson have in his last game?
Xavier Hutchinson had 51 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 3 at the Colts, from 6 targets.
How many touchdowns did Xavier Hutchinson score in his last game?
Xavier Hutchinson did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Colts; his 8.5 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Xavier Hutchinson have in his last game?
Xavier Hutchinson caught 3 of 6 targets for 51 yards in Week 3 at the Colts.
What were Xavier Hutchinson's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Bengals, a 20–6 loss, Xavier Hutchinson caught 3 of 9 targets for 37 yards. That was 6.7 PPR points, a WR58 finish.
What was Xavier Hutchinson's best game this season?
Xavier Hutchinson's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Colts: 8.5 PPR points, a WR49 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 51 yards, and ran for 4 yards.
What was Xavier Hutchinson's worst game this season?
Xavier Hutchinson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Bills: 6.2 PPR points, a WR62 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 32 yards.
How many games has Xavier Hutchinson scored a touchdown in this season?
Xavier Hutchinson has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Xavier Hutchinson's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Hutchinson's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Xavier Hutchinson Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR64 last season at 5.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR61 at 7.1 PPR points per game, against 5.8 over 17 games last season (WR64). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 65th of 142 in target volume (10.3% target share), 71st of 142 in downfield role (12.3% air-yards share) and 100th of 142 in efficiency (1.12 yards per route run). Efficiency is the soft spot. C.J. Stroud is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Jaylin Noel next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
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.
Hutchinson finally carved a role in 2025: 16 games, a 57.5 percent snap share, 382 routes, and 57 targets for 35 catches, 428 yards and three touchdowns, good for WR67 and 63 fantasy points. The leap from his 2024 line (26 targets, 117 yards, WR132) is dramatic, and the efficiency backs it—his 0.226 EPA per play, 54.4 percent success rate, 1.12 yards per route run, and a tidy 3.5 percent drop rate all marked career bests for the former 6th-round Iowa State pick.
The ceiling is capped by opportunity rather than play. A 10.3 percent target share and 0.24 WOPR place him third in the Houston pecking order, and his 8.06 air yards before the catch show a possession role rather than a downfield one. He is a solid bet to repeat as a reliable depth piece, but standalone WR3 numbers require an injury ahead of him to unlock more volume. For 2026, draft him as a late-round dart and bye-week flex with clear contingency upside, not a weekly starter.
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
- 10.3
- Drop rate
- 3.5%
- Red-zone targets
- 7
- Route participation
- 62.6%
- YAC per reception
- 4.2
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
- Job securityJaylin Noel is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Weak efficiency1.12 yards per route run, 100th of 142 WRs in 2025.
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WR58Joshua PalmerBills21.7 PTSWR59Malik NabersGiants21.6 PTSWR60Konata MumpfieldRams21.5 PTSWR61You are hereXavier HutchinsonTexans21.4 PTSWR62Adonai MitchellJets21.3 PTSWR63Nico CollinsTexans21.2 PTSWR64Romeo DoubsPatriots20.5 PTSXavier Hutchinson Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Xavier Hutchinson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Xavier Hutchinson 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 efficiency (1.12 yards per route run, 100th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Xavier Hutchinson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Xavier Hutchinson is the WR61 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 Xavier Hutchinson's projected role going forward?
Xavier Hutchinson is the listed starting WR, with Jaylin Noel next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Xavier Hutchinson get more targets?
Xavier Hutchinson's targets are holding steady: 7.5 a game over his last two games against 7.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Xavier Hutchinson's fantasy football upside?
Xavier Hutchinson's upside: his ceiling this season is 8.5 PPR points (Week 3, WR49) and the Giants in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Xavier Hutchinson's fantasy value?
Xavier Hutchinson's risks: Jaylin Noel is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and his efficiency (1.12 yards per route run, 100th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Xavier Hutchinson'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.
Latest Xavier Hutchinson News & Updates
Hutchinson struggles at Indianapolis
3 REC, 51 YDS (6 TGT)
2 CAR, 4 YDS
8.5 fantasy points · WR49
Hutchinson caught 3 of 6 targets for 51 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. That was 24% 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. Hutchinson struggles vs. Cincinnati
6.7 fantasy points · WR58 · right at his 7.1 average
Hutchinson caught 3 of 9 targets for 37 yards in the 20–6 loss vs. Cincinnati. That was 18% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
Fantasy impact: Negative. Hutchinson struggles vs. Buffalo
6.2 fantasy points · WR62 · 0.9 below his 7.1 average
Hutchinson caught 3 of 6 targets for 32 yards in the 36–31 loss vs. Buffalo. That was 16% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Texans Teammates News
Updates on Hutchinson'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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WR58Joshua PalmerBills21.7 PTSWR59Malik NabersGiants21.6 PTSWR60Konata MumpfieldRams21.5 PTSWR61You are hereXavier HutchinsonTexans21.4 PTSWR62Adonai MitchellJets21.3 PTSWR63Nico CollinsTexans21.2 PTSWR64Romeo DoubsPatriots20.5 PTSXavier Hutchinson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Xavier Hutchinson?
The latest Hutchinson update, from September 27: Hutchinson struggles at Indianapolis. Hutchinson caught 3 of 6 targets for 51 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. That was 24% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Xavier Hutchinson news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 8.5 fantasy points, a WR49 finish, 1.4 above his 7.1 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Xavier Hutchinson Bio
Xavier Hutchinson is a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 19. Born June 1, 2000, in Q16568, FL, he attended Bartram Trail and played college football at Iowa State.
The Houston Texans selected Hutchinson in round 6, pick 205, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 50 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 64 passes for 755 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Houston Texans Current team2023–present
Selected in round 6, pick 205, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 27 of 52 games.
College: Iowa State
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
- DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 6, pick 205.
WRs like Xavier Hutchinson
WR58Joshua PalmerBills21.7 PTSWR59Malik NabersGiants21.6 PTSWR60Konata MumpfieldRams21.5 PTSWR61You are hereXavier HutchinsonTexans21.4 PTSWR62Adonai MitchellJets21.3 PTSWR63Nico CollinsTexans21.2 PTSWR64Romeo DoubsPatriots20.5 PTSAbout Xavier Hutchinson: Bio FAQ
How old is Xavier Hutchinson?
Xavier Hutchinson is 26 years old. He was born on June 1, 2000. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Xavier Hutchinson?
Xavier Hutchinson is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
How much does Xavier Hutchinson weigh?
Xavier Hutchinson weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Xavier Hutchinson wear?
Xavier Hutchinson wears number 19 for the Houston Texans. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Xavier Hutchinson play?
Xavier Hutchinson plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans, wearing number 19. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Xavier Hutchinson play for?
Xavier Hutchinson plays for the Houston Texans as a wide receiver. He has been with the Texans since 2023.
Where did Xavier Hutchinson go to college?
Xavier Hutchinson played college football at Iowa State, after attending Bartram Trail (FL). The Houston Texans drafted him out of Iowa State in 2023.
When was Xavier Hutchinson drafted?
The Houston Texans selected Xavier Hutchinson in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 205th overall pick, out of Iowa State.
What round was Xavier Hutchinson drafted in?
Xavier Hutchinson was a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 205th overall by the Houston Texans.
What pick was Xavier Hutchinson in the NFL Draft?
Xavier Hutchinson was the 205th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round.
Where is Xavier Hutchinson from?
Xavier Hutchinson went to high school in Florida, at Bartram Trail, before playing college football at Iowa State.
When is Xavier Hutchinson's birthday?
Xavier Hutchinson's birthday is June 1. He was born on June 1, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Xavier Hutchinson been in the NFL?
2026 is Xavier Hutchinson's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a sixth-round pick of the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What teams has Xavier Hutchinson played for?
Xavier Hutchinson has played for the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Xavier Hutchinson enter the NFL?
Xavier Hutchinson entered the NFL in 2023, when the Houston Texans drafted him in the sixth round. 2026 is his 4th season.