Fantasy Football Previews - Week 2 - Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars

WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ARI @ NWE | BAL @ PHI | CHI @ GNB | CLE @ CIN | DAL @ SEA | DEN @ ATL | DET @ SFO | HOU @ JAC | KAN @ BUF | MIN @ IND | NOR @ CAR | NYJ @ PIT | OAK @ MIA | TAM @ NYG | TEN @ SDG | WAS @ STL

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Texans

Arian Foster ran spritely last week and shouldn't be on any bench. Andre Johnson deserves similar confidence versus this D, whose weak link is their defensive backfield.

Tag Owen Daniels and Ben Tate with their usual "fringe play" denotations, though Daniels has a better shot at contributing because Jacksonville has had trouble containing the pass.

Jaguars

Maurice Jones-Drew has, by default, reassumed the Jags' starting tailback duties. Houston gives rushers trouble often, but two-way threat Reggie Bush registered a decent fantasy day versus them last week. MJD should have similar success behind a much better offensive line. Rashad Jennings' injury will probably limit him to duties best served for fantasy benches, if he plays.

The success of the aerial game last week won't reach similar levels this time unless it's purely by volume of throws. Blaine Gabbert, Laurent Robinson and Justin Blackmon won't have the pleasure of facing Minnesota again. Houston's much more aggressive system should plague the sophomore slinger more often and leave both wideouts as low-end flex material in PPRs.

This looks like another decent dance for Marcedes Lewis, though, as he might be the safety valve once again, but Houston's linebackers are solid in tight end coverage.

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Texans fantasy football rankings Pos Rk Fan Value Player 15 1 or bench  Matt Schaub 4 1  Arian Foster 43 Flex or bench  Ben Tate 59 Bench  James Casey 4 1  Andre Johnson 66 Flex or bench  Kevin Walter 100 Bench  Lestar Jean 101 Bench  Keshawn Martin 17 1 or flex  Owen Daniels

Jaguars fantasy football rankings Pos Rk Fan Value Player 27 Bench  Blaine Gabbert 14 1 or 2  Maurice Jones-Drew 62 Bench  Montell Owens 63 Bench  Greg Jones 84 Bench  Jalen Parmele -- OUT  Rashad Jennings 52 3 or flex  Justin Blackmon 73 Bench  Laurent Robinson 82 Bench  Cecil Shorts 114 Bench  Mike Thomas 20 1 or flex  Marcedes Lewis

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Texans latest news and notes Texans | DeVier Posey could start year on PUP list Houston Texans WR DeVier Posey (Achilles') could begin the 2013 regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list if his recovery from an Achilles' tendon injury goes slowly. Texans | Coach says some ahead of DeAndre Hopkins Houston Texans wide receivers coach Larry Kirksey said WRs Keshawn Martin and Lestar Jean are ahead of WR DeAndre Hopkins at this point and will have opportunities to compete with Hopkins for a starting job. Texans | Kareem Jackson has added weight Houston Texas CB Kareem Jackson added weight this offseason, going from a listed 192 pounds last season, to 208 pounds during organized team activities (OTAs). Texans | Delano Johnson bulks up for new opportunity Houston Texans LB Delano Johnson is expected to compete for time at defensive end, and his weight has increased from 266 pounds (in 2013) to 290 this offseason. Texans | Derek Newton chunks up in offseason Houston Texans OT Derek Newton (knee) arrived last season at 318 pounds, but his weight has increased to 330 pounds this offseason. Newton is making his way back from knee surgery, so it is likely cardio hasn't been a big part of his training regimen. Want more? Access our Houston Texans news, injuries and rumors....

Jaguars latest news and notes Jaguars | Justin Blackmon dealing with injury Jacksonville Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon (groin) did not participate in any of the organized team activities this week because of a groin injury. Jaguars | Roy Miller limited Jacksonville Jaguars DT Roy Miller (knee) was limited to individual drills during organized team activities Thursday, May 23, because of knee tendonitis. Jaguars | Jeremy Ebert signed The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed free-agent WR Jeremy Ebert (Patriots). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, the team waived DT Jeris Pendleton. Jaguars | Demetrius McCray signed The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed seventh-round draft choice CB Demetrius McCray. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Jaguars | Scheduled to work out Kahlil Bell Free-agent RB Kahlil Bell (Bears) is scheduled to work out with the Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, May 21. Want more? Access our Jacksonville Jaguars news, injuries and rumors....

Texans - Week 2 injury report PROBABLE   LB Brooks Reed (hip), RB Arian Foster (illness), OG Antoine Caldwell (ankle), CB Johnathan Joseph (illness), OG Wade Smith (wrist), DL J.J. Watt (elbow), DL Shaun Cody (back), DL Antonio D. Smith (ankle), C Chris Myers (ankle), LB Brian Cushing (ribs), LB Tim Dobbins (neck/nose), CB Brice McCain (foot) QUESTIONABLE   LB Bryan Braman (hamstring) PUP   LB Darryl Sharpton (hip) INJURED RESERVE   LB Keyaron Fox (knee), PK Randy Bullock (groin), OT Rashad Butler (triceps)

Jaguars - Week 2 injury report PROBABLE   OG Uche Nwaneri (ankle) QUESTIONABLE   OT Eben Britton (ankle), CB Michael Harris (hamstring), CB Derek Cox (hamstring) OUT   LB Daryl Smith (groin), DL Austen Lane (foot), OT Cameron Bradfield (ankle), DL George Selvie (knee), RB Rashad Jennings (knee) PUP   LB Clint Session (concussion), DL John Chick (knee) INJURED RESERVE   CB Reggie Corner (knee), C John Estes (knee), TE Brett Brackett (undisclosed), OG Will Rackley (ankle), DL Drew Nowak (foot), WR Taylor Price (undisclosed), OG Jason Spitz (ankle), TE Matt Veldman (knee)

Texans fantasy football leaders and statistics Player Name Pos Fan Pts PaYd PaTD Run RuYd RuTD Rec ReYd ReTD Foster, Arian RB 300.00 0 0 405 1654 17 55 314 3 Schaub, Matt QB 292.00 4613 24 26 -7 0 1 -6 0 Johnson, Andre WR 193.00 0 0 0 0 0 124 1755 4 Daniels, Owen TE 117.00 0 0 0 0 0 80 888 6 Walter, Kevin WR 61.00 0 0 0 0 0 47 559 2 Graham, Garrett TE 41.00 0 0 0 0 0 30 288 3 Forsett, Justin RB 39.00 0 0 63 374 1 3 38 0 Tate, Ben RB 38.00 0 0 67 280 2 11 49 0 Jean, Lestar WR 19.00 0 0 0 0 0 6 151 1 Martin, Keshawn WR 17.00 0 0 5 69 0 10 85 1 Access more fantasy football and NFL statistics in our Statistics Analyzer...

Jaguars fantasy football leaders and statistics Player Name Pos Fan Pts PaYd PaTD Run RuYd RuTD Rec ReYd ReTD Shorts, Cecil WR 134.00 0 0 1 -4 0 55 979 7 Henne, Chad QB 133.00 2084 11 19 64 1 1 -6 0 Blackmon, Justin WR 112.00 0 0 2 23 0 64 865 5 Gabbert, Blaine QB 111.00 1662 9 18 56 0 0 0 0 Lewis, Marcedes TE 72.00 0 0 0 0 0 52 540 4 Jennings, Rashad RB 46.00 0 0 93 252 2 18 121 0 Jones-Drew, Maurice RB 44.00 0 0 74 354 1 11 79 0 Owens, Montell RB 36.00 0 0 42 209 1 8 113 0 Shipley, Jordan WR 28.00 0 0 0 0 0 23 244 1 Robinson, Laurent WR 22.00 0 0 0 0 0 24 252 0 Access more fantasy football and NFL statistics in our Statistics Analyzer...

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WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ARI @ NWE | BAL @ PHI | CHI @ GNB | CLE @ CIN | DAL @ SEA | DEN @ ATL | DET @ SFO | HOU @ JAC | KAN @ BUF | MIN @ IND | NOR @ CAR | NYJ @ PIT | OAK @ MIA | TAM @ NYG | TEN @ SDG | WAS @ STL