Hutchinson was not targeted while playing 28 snaps in Monday's 34-10 win over the Cowboys in Week 11. Nico Collins' return to duty had its most significant impact on Hutchinson's workload. The second-year wideout played 67 percent of the offensive snaps while Collins was out the last five weeks, but that dropped to 44 percent (28 snaps) Monday. He also went untargeted for the first time in seven games. For now, John Metchie has emerged as the most viable third wideout in the absence of Stefon Diggs (IR, knee).
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Houston Texans
Birthdate
6/1/2000 (24)
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Active
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6'3", 210 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 6; Pk (HOU)
Birthplace
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Position
WR
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Iowa State
Experience
2 seasons
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Hutchinson was not targeted while playing 28 snaps in Monday's 34-10 win over the Cowboys in Week 11. Nico Collins' return to duty had its most significant impact on Hutchinson's workload. The second-year wideout played 67 percent of the offensive snaps while Collins was out the last five weeks, but that dropped to 44 percent (28 snaps) Monday. He also went untargeted for the first time in seven games. For now, John Metchie has emerged as the most viable third wideout in the absence of Stefon Diggs (IR, knee).
Hutchinson caught two of four targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions in Week 10. The targets were a season high for Hutchinson, who topped Houston's wideouts with 57 snaps. It was the second consecutive week he's paced the group in playing time -- primarily due to injuries to Nico Collins (IR, hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (IR, knee) -- but it hasn't translated into anything useful for fantasy rosters. Hutchinson has two catches on seven targets for six yards in those two games. If anyone has emerged as a threat, it's John Metchie, who has eight catches on 12 targets for 103 yards and one touchdown over that time. Collins is likely to return in Week 11, which will put a damper on the playing time for either Hutchinson or Metchie, or both.
Hutchinson did not catch any of his three targets in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9. Houston's passing attack was expected to be challenged with both Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee) unavailable, which made the possibility of Hutchinson or John Metchie having a productive game. However, the offensive line put an end to any such notion. Quarterback C.J. Stroud was was sacked eight times, hit on another 11 attempts and was running for his life all game. Beyond Tank Dell's 126 yards there was little else happening for receivers. Hutchinson, who led the wideouts with 59 snaps, and Metchie (two targets, no catches) were shut out in the loss.
Hutchinson should have a clear path to a regular role in three-receiver sets for the Texans for the rest of the season after Stefon Diggs (knee) was diagnosed Tuesday with a torn ACL, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. With top wideout Nico Collins (hamstring) having played just four snaps over the Texans' last four games, Hutchinson had already been handling an expanded role of late. Hutchinson played north of 60 percent in three of those four contests, but he produced a meager 4-61-0 receiving line on seven targets over that stretch. Collins is set to miss one more game Thursday versus the Jets before potentially returning from injured reserve Week 10, but the season-ending injury Diggs suffered in Week 9 will likely allow Hutchinson to retain steady playing time moving forward. However, a healthy Collins along with wideout Tank Dell and tight end Dalton Schultz should dominate the bulk of the targets from quarterback C.J. Stroud, making Hutchinson more of a tertiary option in the passing attack.
Hutchinson caught his lone target for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis in Week 8. He maintained an elevated snap count (44) with Nico Collins (hamstring) out, and Hutchinson was on the field more than either Robert Woods (24 snaps) or John Metchie (20). However, all three could be in line for increased roles this coming Thursday against the Jets, as Stefon Diggs suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury Sunday. Collins isn't due back until Week 10, so Houston's wideout group this Thursday could be headed by Tank Dell, with Hutchinson, Metchie and Woods behind him.
Hutchinson caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers. Hutchinson continued a run of elevated snap counts, as both Nico Collins (hamstring) and Robert Woods (foot) were inactive. Hutchinson, who was on the field for 41 snaps Sunday, has averaged 41 snaps over the past three weeks. The increased playing time hasn't elevated him to fantasy relevance, however. He has three catches on six targets for 42 yards in those three games.
Hutchinson did not catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots in Week 6. Hutchinson is the next wideout up after Houston placed Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve. Hutchinson, who played 48 snaps and was targeted three times after Collins left Week 5's win over the Bills, was allotted 33 snaps and was fifth-most targeted Sunday. The Collins injury is unlikely to develop into anything meaningful for Hutchinson, who sits behind Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell on the wide receiver depth chart and below Dalton Schultz as a target. Additionally, the returns of running backs Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce adds more competition for targets.
Hutchinson could see more playing time after the Texans placed Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday. Hutchinson was given a season-high 48 snaps and three targets last week while filling in for Collins, who was removed from Houston's win over Buffalo after just nine snaps. The primary beneficiaries over the next four weeks will be Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell and Dalton Schultz, but Hutchinson should be on the field more than normal.
Hutchinson caught two of three targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills in Week 5. Hutchinson's three targets were a season high, and the wideout was handed a season-high 48 snaps in place of Nico Collins, who was removed after nine snaps with a hamstring injury. Last week, Robert Woods was the main beneficiary when Tank Dell was inactive. Collins will be monitored this week as Houston prepares for a Week 6 visit to New England, and the Texans haven't ruled him out for next Sunday's matchup, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. If Collins is sidelined though, it's not clear whether Hutchinson or Woods, or both, would step into a bigger role.