Houston Texans: Studs and duds from Week 1 vs. Chiefs

Stud: WR Will Fuller

The one-time first-round draft choice from the University of Notre Dame has flashed a lot of ability. But wide receiver Will Fuller has certainly had his issues remaining on the field. The 21st overall pick in 2016 has played a total of 43 regular-season contests, meaning he’s missed a total of 22 contests to date.

In his first four seasons, he amassed just 156 receptions — good for 2,231 yards (14.3 average and 16 scores. In 2018, he managed career-highs in both catches (49) and receiving yards (670) while reaching the end zone just three times. But he got off to a good start vs. the Chiefs, albeit in a losing effort as he was targeted 10 times and caught eight passes for 112 yards.

Dud: WR Kenny Stills

He’s certainly a player who can stretch the field. And wide receiver Kenny Still has enjoyed some solid moments with the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans, respectively. The 2013 fifth-round pick by the Saints in 2013 spent two years in the Big Easy before being dealt to South Florida.

After four years with the Dolphins, he was traded to Houston just over a year ago and in his first seven seasons in the league has amassed a respectable 299 grabs for 4,699 yards and 26 touchdowns – averaging a brisk 15.7 yards per reception. But he was hard to find on Thursday night for any number of reasons. Stills was targeted twice and failed to catch a pass.