Jaylin Noel struggles in Houston's loss to Cincinnati in Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:32 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Jaylin Noel had limited impact in Houston's 20-6 loss to Cincinnati on September 24. He secured only one catch among 30 completions from quarterback CJ Stroud, resulting in a mere 10% target share. With teammate Nico Collins absent, Noel's performance was overshadowed by Xavier Hutchinson and Jared Wayne, who each outperformed him in the receiver rotation. Houston faces Indianapolis next, raising questions about Noel's viability in fantasy lineups as the team looks to rebound.
- •Noel caught one pass for a 10% target share versus Cincinnati.
- •Xavier Hutchinson and Jared Wayne outperformed Noel in receiver roles.
- •Houston lost to Cincinnati 20-6 on September 24.
- •The Texans face Indianapolis in Week 3.
- •Noel ranks 71st among wide receivers in PFN’s Week 3 rankings.
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"Houston visits Indianapolis with Noel 71st among wide receivers in PFN’s Week 3 rankings, and the 20-6 loss to the Bengals told the story. He was responsible for one of CJ Stroud’s 30 completions and posted a 10% target share with Nico Collins on the shelf, while Xavier Hutchinson and Jared Wayne out-earned him with relative ease in a chaotic rotation.
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