Moore caught two of six targets for 22 yards in a 32-31 win over the Colts in Week 18.
Moore, who received heavy usage late in the season due to Nico Collins' season-ending foot injury, caught 21 of 34 targets for 234 yards over the final five games. He totaled 48 catches for 548 yards and two touchdowns, his best output in seven NFL seasons. He becomes an unrestricted free agent in March and will turn 30 in the offseason. It's unknown what kind of market will develop for him or whether a new Texans coaching regime will want to bring him back, but Moore should find a home in 2023.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Brandin Cooks remains the better of the Texans receivers, but Moore could be a sneaky sleeper in Week 18 against the Colts, who have struggled with slot receivers. He's been quiet the past two games with Cooks back, and Moore only has five catches for 46 yards on nine targets over that span against Tennessee and Jacksonville. But Indianapolis has struggled with receivers of late, especially in the slot, including Keenan Allen and Richie James each scoring at least 20 PPR points in the past two games. Moore could be a No. 3 receiver in deeper formats.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Sleeper WRs
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Brandin Cooks remains the better of the Texans receivers, but Moore could be a sneaky sleeper in Week 18 against the Colts, who have struggled with slot receivers. He's been quiet the past two games with Cooks back, and Moore only has five catches for 46 yards on nine targets over that span against Tennessee and Jacksonville. But Indianapolis has struggled with receivers of late, especially in the slot, including Keenan Allen and Richie James each scoring at least 20 PPR points in the past two games. Moore could be a No. 3 receiver in deeper formats.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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Moore could be a sneaky sleeper in Week 18 against the Colts, who have struggled with slot receivers. He's been quiet the past two games with Brandin Cooks back, and Moore only has five catches for 46 yards on nine targets over that span against Tennessee and Jacksonville. But Indianapolis has struggled with receivers of late, especially in the slot, including Keenan Allen and Richie James each scoring at least 20 PPR points in the past two games. Moore could be a No. 3 receiver in deeper formats.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Only three receptions
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Moore caught three passes for 21 yards on five targets against Jacksonville on Sunday.
Moore had some success in Weeks 13-16 when the Texans gave him more reps outside as opposed to the slot, but the inside/underneath game has never been a productive part of Moore's repertoire. If he continues to play the majority of snaps in the interior of the offense, then he might be hard-pressed to bounce back against Indianapolis in Week 18.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Leads WRs in snaps
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Moore caught two of four targets for 25 yards in Saturday's 19-14 win over the Titans.
Moore was limited during the week in practice due to a foot injury but managed to suit up and lead the position group with 61 snaps despite the return of Brandin Cooks, who hadn't played in three weeks. Moore has averaged six targets, four catches and 47 yards per game over the last eight weeks, and the 29-year-old is enjoying his best NFL season with 43 catches, 505 yards and two touchdowns. With Nico Collins (foot) done for the season, Moore will continue to fill the No. 2 wideout job over the final two weeks.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Keep an eye on Brandin Cooks (calf) and potentially Nico Collins (foot) with their health, and it appears like Cooks is close to returning this week for the Texans. This is a great matchup against the Titans, who allow the most Fantasy points to opposing receivers, and seven receivers have scored at least 13 PPR points against Tennessee in the past five games, with seven touchdowns over that span. Moore has 20 targets in his past two games for Houston, and he scored 22 PPR points in Week 14 at Dallas, with eight PPR points against the Chiefs in Week 15. I'd like Moore better if Cooks remained out, but Moore can still be a useful No. 3 receiver in the majority of leagues. As for Cooks, if he plays then consider him a No. 3 Fantasy receiver as well.
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Texans' Chris Moore: In clear for Saturday
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Moore (foot) is active for Saturday's game against the Titans.
Moore was a limited practice participant all week due to the foot issue, but now that he's avoided the inactive list, he should be secure in a full-time starting role both Saturday and for the rest of the season, after Nico Collins (foot) was moved to injured reserve. While both Collins and Brandin Cooks (calf) were sidelined for the past two weeks, Moore served as Houston's top option in the passing game, garnering 19 targets between those contests. Cooks is back in action after a three-game absence and should step back in as Houston's No. 1 wideout, but there could still be enough target volume to go around for Moore to retain fantasy relevance.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Receives designation for Saturday
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The Texans list Moore (foot) as questionable for Saturday's game against the Titans.
Moore will take a designation into the weekend after the foot injury rendered him a limited participant in practices Tuesday through Thursday. Though the Texans will be down a starting wideout in Nico Collins (foot) for the third game in a row, they should get another back from a three-game absence in Brandin Cooks (calf), who is listed as questionable but appears good to go for Saturday after putting in full practices Thursday and Friday. Cooks' return could result in Moore losing out on some looks, after he drew a combined 19 targets over the past two games while both Collins and Cooks were out of the lineup.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Logs limited practice
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Moore (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Thursday's injury report will reveal whether Moore approaches Saturday's game against the Titans with an injury designation or if he's cleared to play. If available this weekend, Moore should continue to see his share of looks in Week 16 alongside Brandin Cooks (calf), who appears on track to put an end to a three-game absence after he practiced fully Wednesday. Meanwhile, fellow starting wideout Nico Collins (foot) missed another practice Wednesday and looks to be trending toward missing his third straight contest.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Week 16 Adds (WR Preview)
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If you promised me both Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins would remain out, Moore would actually be my top priority at wide receiver. He's earned a 39.2% target share the past two weeks and the Titans have a defense that is outstanding against the run and atrocious against the pass. But if either starter returns, I'm mostly out on Moore.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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If Brandin Cooks (calf) and Nico Collins (foot) remain out in Week 16 at Tennessee then consider Moore a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. The matchup is great since the Titans allow the most Fantasy points to opposing receivers, and Moore has 20 targets in his past two games for Houston. He had 22 PPR points in Week 14 at Dallas and just eight against the Chiefs in Week 15, but the opportunity to be featured for the Texans against this secondary gives him appeal as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 16.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Paces pass catchers in OT loss
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Moore brought in four of nine targets for 42 yards in the Texans' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Moore once again played the role of No. 1 receiver with Brandin Cooks (calf) and Nico Collins (foot) both sidelined, but unlike a stellar Week 14 showing against the Cowboys when he produced a 10-124-1 tally on 11 targets, the enhanced opportunity didn't lead to very fantasy-friendly numbers. The Texans managed just 125 net passing yards on the afternoon, leaving Moore's modest catch and yardage totals as team-high figures. Moore will naturally be due for a likely hit in targets if at least one of his position mates makes it back for a Week 16 divisional road clash against the Titans on Saturday afternoon.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Sleeper WRs
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Nico Collins (foot) and Brandin Cooks (calf) are still dealing with injuries, and both are out again in Week 15. That should allow Moore the chance to have a big role again like he did in Week 14 against the Cowboys, when he had 10 catches for 124 yards on 11 targets as the lead receiver. Houston will likely be playing from behind against Kansas City, and the Chiefs are No. 4 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers for the season. There have been six receivers to score at least 14 PPR points against Kansas City in the past five games, with nine touchdowns over that span. Moore is worth using as a No. 3 receiver in all leagues with Collins and Cooks still out.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Nico Collins (foot) and Brandin Cooks (calf) are still dealing with injuries, and both are out again in Week 15. That should allow Moore the chance to have a big role again like he did in Week 14 against the Cowboys when he had 10 catches for 124 yards on 11 targets as the lead receiver. Houston will likely be playing from behind against Kansas City, and the Chiefs are No. 4 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers for the season. There have been six receivers to score at least 14 PPR points against Kansas City in the past five games, with nine touchdowns over that span. Moore is worth using as a No. 3 receiver in all leagues if Collins and Cooks remain out.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Week 15 Adds (WR Preview)
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I'm always skeptical when a 29-year-old receiver does something he's never done before. Last week Moore earned double-digit targets for the first time ever and posted his second ever 100-yard game. Still, if Nico Collins and Brandin Cooks remain out, Moore is the clear top option against a bad Chiefs secondary.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Week 15 Waiver Priority List
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Moore had a huge game in Week 14 at Dallas with Nico Collins (foot) and Brandin Cooks (calf) out, and both could be out again in Week 15 against the Chiefs. Against Dallas, Moore had 10 catches for 124 yards on 11 targets, and he could be a high-end No. 3 receiver this week with Houston likely playing from behind against Kansas City. Moore is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB, and that could be a bargain if Cooks and Collins remain out. You can also look at Amari Rogers in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB since he had four catches for 57 yards and a touchdown on five targets against Dallas.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Big effort against Dallas
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Moore recorded 10 receptions on 11 targets for 124 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys.
Moore saw an increased role with both Nico Collins (foot) and Brandin Cooks (calf) sidelined. He took advantage by doubling any other Texan in targets and yards, and Moore's performance was highlighted by gains of 36 and 31 yards. The only thing missing from his performance was a score, but he still tallied the highest yardage total in a single game of his career. If one of Collins or Cooks can return Week 15 against the Chiefs, Moore likely will see his role fade significantly, but he proved he can deliver with opportunity in Sunday's game.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Week 15 Early Waiver Targets (Add/Drop)
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With Nico Collins (foot) and Brandin Cooks (groin) out Sunday, Moore took advantage of the opportunity to be the top target for the Texans, and he turned it into a career-best day despite the Texans swapping back and forth between multiple quarterbacks. Moore's 10 catches matched his total from the previous three games combined, while his 124 yards gave him his second 100-yard game of his career, and first since Week 5 of last season. He followed that game up with four catches for 14 yards, so you certainly can't count on Moore to do it again, but the injuries to Cooks and Collins give him an opportunity to remain relevant for Fantasy.
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Texans' Chris Moore: Does damage in garbage time
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Moore recorded three receptions on three targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Browns.
Moore shifted up the depth chart with Brandin Cooks (calf) sidelined to serve as the Texans' second receiver. However, he had only two receptions for seven yards prior to the team's final drive -- which came in garbage time -- when he recorded a 39-yard reception deep down the field. Even if Cooks remains sidelined, it will be difficult to trust Moore moving forward given the state of Houston's offense.
