Three Things to Watch for Dynasty Managers Week 6: How Does MHJ Fit in Houston?

You’ve probably heard of Murphy’s Law. “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.”

Many of us are living Murphy’s Law this fantasy season. In fact, some of you should probably go ahead and rename your fantasy teams as an homage.

But are you familiar with Falkland’s Law? It states: “If it is not necessary to make a decision, then it is necessary not to make a decision.” In simpler terms: Sometimes the best thing you can do… is nothing.

And that’s not easy! Especially in dynasty fantasy football. But that’s why I write this series every week. Because as much as you want to DO SOMETHING RIGHT NOW to help your dynasty teams, sometimes we just need to sit back, observe and collect some info.

So, once again, here are three things to watch for this week…

Thing #1: What is the New WR Pecking Order in Houston?

I, perhaps boldly, called Marvin Harrison Jr. a trade target in dynasty leagues after he was sent to Houston. My thesis? He hasn’t been nearly as bad as his loudest critics proclaim, and the change of locale could give him a nice little boost in fantasy production.

But how does his presence affect the rest of the receiving corps?

We all know Nico Collins is THE GUY. The Texans’ offense goes as he goes, and basically implodes when he’s sidelined. Not even in Marv’s most fanciful dreams would he be considered a threat to Collins.

However, Jaylin Noel has quietly carved out a very respectable role for himself, amassing 126 yards and a touchdown over the last two games. And that was with Collins on the field.

My assumption is that Noel continues to operate as the primary slot guy in 3WR sets, while Kayshon Boutte is phased out of the offense. In such an aggressive passing offense, a third WR could retain fantasy relevance this year and help his case as a dynasty hold going into the offseason.

We’re NOT going to overreact to Marv’s first appearance with horns on his helmet. But we should keep our eyes open for hints that point us in the right direction with this receiving room.

Thing #2: Is It Right To Sour on Makai Lemon?

Makai Lemon has been such a disappointment in fantasy that our own Utilization Report doesn’t even show his face.

Pictured: Could be Lemon. Could be your mechanic. With those numbers, does it really matter?

But ya know what the UR does show? A slight but steady separation from the other Eagles pass-catchers. In Week 5, Lemon was second in targets and tied for first in route participation. Eventually, his fantasy points should start to reflect that growing usage.

Hopefully…

To this point, the Lemon enthusiasts among us (aka “Lemonheads”) could make excuses for why the rookie has yet to put much on the page. For one, he missed a good chunk of training camp with a hamstring injury, which put him behind in learning the playbook and developing chemistry with his quarterback. The playcalling by new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion has also been—how do I put this gently—a tragedy. An utter catastrophe. Poop water.

But at a certain point, you’ve just gotta perform.

We’ll have to see how much the return of DeVonta Smith hinders Lemon’s usage (if at all). But more than that, we need some glimpses that Lemon can rise above the excuses that hopeful dynasty managers have made on his behalf.

Thing #3: Is Brenton Strange a Reliable TE1?

On the season, Brenton Strange is second among Jags pass-catchers in targets and fourth in targets per route run. But over the last two weeks, the tight end leads the team in both categories. Can that trend continue?

This offseason, I was a very bullish boy on Mr. Strange. Because despite the crowded receiving room, I thought he was talented enough to make a real difference for fantasy squads. In 2025, Strange ranked:

7th among tight ends in yards per target
11th in passer rating when targeted
12th in yards after catch per completion

Those stats aren’t everything, but they often correlate to sustained fantasy success. (Just ask George Kittle.) They’re a solid foundation that can help a tight end stand out in even the biggest receiving logjams.

Strange has the tools to be a long-term, high-end fantasy performer. And, hey, maybe that logjam loses some timber before the NFL trade deadline. (Looking at you, Brian Thomas.)

Let’s keep an eye on his usage this week, and see if these tight end-heavy sets are here to stay.