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83 Kevin Walter, WR
Height/Weight: 6-3/217 | Birthdate: 08/04/1981 | Birthplace: Lake Forest, IL, USA | Team: Houston | College: Eastern Michigan | NFL Experience: 9 | Owned/Started%: 12/1 | Average Draft Position: 171.04
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12/23/2011

Kevin Walter, WR, HOU

Kevin Walter

Walter leads air attack

News: Houston WR Kevin Walter has been dealing with a quadriceps injury, but was able to lead his team in receiving yards versus Indianapolis in Week 16. Walter got the start in place of the injured Andre Johnson. Walter caught all three passes thrown his way for 47 yards. The Texans ended up losing the game, 19-16, however.
Analysis: Walter will likely get one more start -- as long as Johnson doesn't return in Week 17 against Tennessee -- which gives him added value. Unfortunately his stock is so low, Walter is still barely worth using in any Fantasy format. Continue to view Walter as a low-end WR option against the Titans.

12/22/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter active for Houston

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter was active on Thursday night versus the Colts. Walter once again started for the injured Andre Johnson. Walter has been dealing with a quadriceps injury.
Analysis: The Colts are allowing the seventh-most Fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers and that bodes well for Walter. That said, the Colts have only allowed two touchdowns to the position in the last five weeks of action. alter has been incredibly inconsistent and only caught one pass for 14 yards in the first game against the Colts this season Week 1. Walter is just a low-end Fantasy option for Week 16, even with Johnson out.

12/20/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter could be healthiest option for Texans

News: Houston wide receiver Kevin Walter should continue to see plenty of looks in the passing game entering Week 16 at Indianapolis on Thursday. Walter is expected to start once again with Andre Johnson out. Jacoby Jones is also dealing with an injury and Walter might be the healthiest option for the Texans' passing game, though he was listed on the practice report as a full participant with a quad injury. The Colts are allowing the seventh-most Fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers and that bodes well for Walter. That said, the Colts have only allowed two touchdowns to the position in the last five weeks of action.
Analysis: Walter has seen added looks with Johnson out for much of this season and has still done nothing with them. He caught six passes for 76 yards and a touchdown Week 14 at Cincinnati, but came back Week 15 against Carolina with just two catches for 26 yards. Walter has been incredibly inconsistent and only caught one pass for 14 yards in the first game against the Colts this season Week 1. Walter is just a low-end Fantasy option for Week 16, even with Johnson out.

12/18/2011

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Kevin Walter

Penalty wipes out Walter's TD

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter had a mostly quiet afternoon in a Week 15 loss to the Panthers. He caught just two passes for 26 yards, though if not for a penalty, he would have produced much more. Walter had caught a 24-yard pass in the end zone late in the third quarter, but the play was nullified, as Walter was penalized for illegal touching.
Analysis: One penalty made the difference between a good day in Fantasy for Walter and one that was not worth remembering. He has not been much of a factor in most games lately, so this is the kind of small margin for error that he has to work with. Even with a good matchup against the Colts coming up, Walter can be ignored in most formats for Week 16.

12/18/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter active for Week 15

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter (knee) was listed as active for Week 15 against the Panthers. He had been limited in practice every day during the week leading up to the game.
Analysis: Walter will play, and even though fellow WR Andre Johnson (hamstring) won't, he cannot be relied upon outside of the deepest of leagues. Look for Jacoby Jones to get the bulk of the targets in Johnson's absence.

12/16/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter limited, probable for Week 15

News: Houston WR Kevin Walter is listed as probable for Week 15 against Carolina with a knee issue. Walter was limited in practice every day the past week. Walter was active for Week 14 against Cincinnati after battling an illness in practice.
Analysis: Walter stepped in for the Texans last Sunday and matched a season-high with six receptions for 78 yards. He also recorded his first touchdown since Week 4 to give him three scores total this season. Walter could be leaned on again this week as WR Andre Johnson was already ruled out with a hamstring injury. The Panthers are allowing an average of 19.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this season. Consider Walter a low-end WR option in deeper Fantasy formats for Week 15.

12/11/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter comes through for Texans

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter, who entered the game with no more than 15 receiving yards in any of his previous four, was one of QB T.J. Yates' most targeted receivers Week 14 at Cincinnati, taking the injured Andre Johnson's (hamstring) place as the preferred option on the outside. In fact, he and TE Owen Daniels tied for the team lead with 10 targets. Walter finished the day with six receptions (tied for his most in a game this season) for 76 yards (his second-most in a game this season) and had arguably the most important play of the Texans' season so far, catching a 6-yard pass in the end zone with two seconds left on the clock to deliver the team a 1-point victory.
Analysis: Actually, you could argue Walter's play was the biggest in team history considering it clinched the franchise's first ever division title. Is that part relevant for Fantasy owners? Not directly, but it shows Yates has confidence in Walter, which could help the wide receiver's numbers going forward. You have to figure Johnson will still be the go-to guy in the passing game once he returns from his hamstring injury, which could happen as soon as Week 15 against the Panthers, but owners in deeper Fantasy leagues will want to monitor Walter's numbers regardless just in case he's able to earn a larger share of the targets going forward. For now, he should remain on waivers in most Fantasy leagues.

12/11/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter healthy enough to play

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter, who was listed as questionable for the contest because of an illness, is active for Week 14 at Cincinnati. He figures to play a bigger role in the passing game with Andre Johnson sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Then again, Johnson missed six games with a different hamstring injury earlier this year, and Walter didn't do much then. And that was with Matt Schaub at quarterback, not rookie T.J. Yates. With an average of 9.5 receiving yards over his last four games and no touchdowns since Week 5, Walter is no more than a last resort in Fantasy.

12/9/2011

Kevin Walter, WR, HOU

Kevin Walter

Walter questionable with illness

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter missed practice on Friday due to an illness. "It takes a lot to keep Kevin off the field," coach Gary Kubiak said. "Until he tells me (Saturday) morning that he's ready to go, I'm a little bit concerned. I know Kevin. He'll do everything he can to get there." Walter is officially questionable for Week 14 at Cincinnati.
Analysis: The Texans are already down WR Andre Johnson due to a hamstring injury, so losing Walter would be devastating. But it sounds as though it's a strong possibility. Walter thrived earlier in the season when Johnson was out, but he has just five catches in his last four games. QB T.J. Yates is now running the offense as well, so even if Walter plays Sunday, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.

12/4/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter makes only one catch

News: Even with star WR Andre Johnson sidelined for more than a quarter with a hamstring injury, Texans WR Kevin Walter was hardly a contributor Week 13 against the Falcons. He was targeted four times in the contest, finishing with one catch for 12 yards. He now has a total of five catches for 38 yards in his last four games.
Analysis: Walter is a starter for the Texans, but clearly he isn't an integral part of the passing game. That doesn't figure to change with rookie T.J. Yates under center. Walter's production didn't improve all that much when Johnson missed six games with an earlier hamstring injury, so this latest injury shouldn't change his value either. Leave him on waivers for Week 14 at Cincinnati.

11/27/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter has two catches

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter had a quiet game Sunday at Jacksonville in Week 12 with just two catches for 15 yards. It was his only two targets of the game. It didn't help that Houston was down to third-string QB T.J. Yates for most of the game with Matt Leinart going down with a broken collarbone in the second quarter. Matt Schaub (foot) is out for the season.
Analysis: Walter has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of leagues. Ignore him in all formats in Week 13 against Atlanta.

11/13/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter hauls in just one catch

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter was once again held in check during the Week 10 win at Tampa Bay. Walter, starting with Andre Johnson still injured, caught just one pass for 6 yards in the game. It was his second consecutive game with a single catch as he went for one grab and 5 yards Week 9 against Cleveland.
Analysis: Walter has a couple touchdowns on the season and few decent games overall, but has been a highly inconsistent option for Fantasy owners. The Texans are on bye in Week 11 and return Week 12 at Jacksonville. The team could very likely have back the services of receiver Johnson at that point, which would severely limit the already low Fantasy value of Walter. Walter is not going to be a recommended Fantasy start Week 12 against the Jaguars.

11/9/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter looking to make impact

News: Houston WR Kevin Walter heads into Week 10 at Tampa Bay on the injury report with knee and ankle issues. That said, Walter is expected to play Sunday as he was a full participant in practice Wednesday. Walter is looking to make an impact against the Buccaneers after recording just one catch for 5 yards Week 9 against the Browns. Walter has two touchdowns on the year and has not scored since Week 5 against Oakland. Walter has done nothing since Andre Johnson went down injured.
Analysis: Walter does have a decent one-game history against Tampa. In 2007, Walter caught five passes for 47 yards and a TD against the Bucs. Tampa has been allowing plenty of Fantasy points to opposing receivers, but the Texans don't figure to beat the Bucs through the air. Instead, expect Tampa to get a heavy does of Ben Tate and Arian Foster on the ground. Walter is not a recommended Fantasy start for the Week 10 game.

11/6/2011

Kevin Walter, WR, HOU Walter nets no Fantasy points

Kevin Walter

Walter nets no Fantasy points

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter was held to one catch for 5 yards during a 30-12 win against the Browns in Week 9. He was targeted just once in the game.
Analysis: Walter came into the game dealing with a knee injury, but that didn't contribute to his poor performance. The Browns have a pretty good secondary and also Houston didn't need to throw a lot after getting up big early. We weren't expecting a big outing out of Walter, but this was surely disappointing. He will continue to have low-end Fantasy appeal heading into Week 10 at Tampa Bay.

11/6/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter ready for Browns game

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter was cleared to play Week 9 vs. Cleveland after showing up on the injury report with a knee injury. He was listed as probable.
Analysis: Walter has a good history against his Week 9 opponent. Walter has scored in his last two games against Browns and has three touchdowns in six career games against them. He also has 19 catches for 217 yards. However, Cleveland has been very good against WRs in 2011, limiting them to 13.6 Fantasy points per week, which is second-lowest in the NFL. WRs have also totaled just three touchdowns against Cleveland this season. Walter remains at best a No. 4 Fantasy WR.

11/4/2011

Kevin Walter, WR, HOU

Kevin Walter

Walter might see a lot of Haden

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter (knee) was upgraded to probable for Week 9 vs. Cleveland. Walter has a good history against his Week 9 opponent. Walter has scored in his last two games against Browns and has three touchdowns in six career games against them. He also has 19 catches for 217 yards. However, Cleveland has been very good against WRs in 2011, limiting them to 13.6 Fantasy points per week, which is second-lowest in the NFL. WRs have also totaled just three touchdowns against Cleveland this season.
Analysis: Walter has seen a boost in production lately with Andre Johnson sidelined. Well, Johnson isn't returning Week 9, so Walter will continue to be one of the team's top targets in the passing game. However, that makes him a target for DB Joe Haden, who is one of the best shutdown corners in the game. Haden was expected to shadow Johnson, but with Johnson out, then Walter could see a good dose of Haden on Sunday. Walter remains at best a No. 4 Fantasy WR.

11/3/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter limited in practice

News: Houston WR Kevin Walter appeared on the practice report Thursday as a limited participant because of a knee injury. Walter, who has 19 catches for 238 yards and a touchdown in his past four games, has received additional playing time with star WR Andre Johnson still sidelined with a hamstring injury. Overall this season, Walter has managed 23 receptions for 287 yards and two touchdowns.
Analysis: Walter has a solid history against his Week 9 opponent -- the Cleveland Browns. He has scored in his past two games against the Browns and has three touchdowns in six career games versus them. He also has 19 catches for 217 yards. However, Cleveland has been very good against wideouts this year -- spearheaded by shutdown DB Joe Haden -- and is limiting opponents to 13.6 Fantasy points per week, which is second-lowest in the NFL. Wide receivers have also totaled just three touchdowns against Cleveland this season. Consider Walter a low-end Fantasy option, with minimal value if Johnson plays.

11/2/2011

Kevin Walter, WR, HOU

Kevin Walter

Walter has good history vs. Browns

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter has a good history against his Week 9 opponent -- the Cleveland Browns. Walter has scored in his last two games against Browns and has three touchdowns in six career games against them. He also has 19 catches for 217 yards. However, Cleveland has been very good against WRs in 2011, limiting them to 13.6 Fantasy points per week, which is second-lowest in the NFL. WRs have also totaled just three touchdowns against Cleveland this season.
Analysis: Walter has 19 catches for 238 yards and one touchdown in his last four games. He has been one of Houston's top receivers with Andre Johnson sidelined. Johnson could be back Week 9 and Walter is probably hoping that happens. Why? Because if Johnson is out, then Walter will likely be shadowed by Joe Haden, who is a shutdown corner. Walter is still at best a low-end Fantasy option.

10/30/2011

Kevin Walter, WR, HOU

Kevin Walter

Walter leads Texans in receiving

News: Houston WR Kevin Walter had a solid game Sunday against the Jaguars in Week 8. Walter had five catches for 70 yards on nine targets, which led all of Houston's receiving options.
Analysis: Walter has done a nice job helping the Texans with Andre Johnson (hamstring) out. We expect Johnson to return in Week 9 against Cleveland, but Walter will be just a No. 3 Fantasy WR at best against the Browns even if Johnson is out.

10/30/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter ready for Jaguars

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter (knee), who was listed as probable for Week 8 against Jacksonville, is active for the game. Walter heads into his Week 8 hoping to make some plays. Walter has done well against the Jaguars with 22 catches for 332 yards and two touchdowns in his past five meetings.
Analysis: Andre Johnson is out again Week 8, so that helps Walter's Fantasy appeal. Jacksonville has allowed double digits in Fantasy points to five No. 1 receivers this season with Kenny Britt in Week 1, Santonio Holmes in Week 2, A.J. Green in Week 5, Mike Wallace in Week 6 and Anquan Boldin last week. Walter has struggled of late with nine catches for 87 yards and no touchdowns in his past two games. Consider Walter a sleeper Fantasy start Week 8.

10/28/2011

Kevin Walter, WR, HOU

Kevin Walter

Walter probable for Week 8

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter (knee) is listed as probable for Week 8 vs. Jacksonville. Walter heads into his Week 8 hoping to make some plays. Walter has done well against the Jaguars with 22 catches for 332 yards and two touchdowns in his past five meetings.
Analysis: Andre Johnson is out again Week 8, so that helps Walter's Fantasy appeal. Jacksonville has allowed double digits in Fantasy points to five No. 1 receivers this season with Kenny Britt in Week 1, Santonio Holmes in Week 2, A.J. Green in Week 5, Mike Wallace in Week 6 and Anquan Boldin last week. Walter has struggled of late with nine catches for 87 yards and no touchdowns in his past two games. Consider Walter a sleeper Fantasy start Week 8.

10/27/2011

Kevin Walter, WR, HOU

Kevin Walter

Walter ready for Jaguars

News: Texans WR Kevin Walter heads into his Week 8 matchup with the Jaguars hoping to make some plays. Walter has done well against the Jaguars in the past with 22 catches for 332 yards and two touchdowns in his past five meetings. And if Andre Johnson (hamstring) is out again, Walter could have increased Fantasy value. Jacksonville has allowed double digits in Fantasy points to five No. 1 receivers this season with Kenny Britt in Week 1, Santonio Holmes in Week 2, A.J. Green in Week 5, Mike Wallace in Week 6 and Anquan Boldin last week. Walter has struggled of late with nine catches for 87 yards and no touchdowns in his past two games.
Analysis: Walter and Jacoby Jones would again share the role as the No. 1 WR for the Texans if Johnson was out. Keep an eye on what happens with Johnson, but Walter could be considered a sleeper if Johnson sits again.

10/23/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter continues to get looks

News: After getting targeted 14 times over the previous two games, Texans WR Kevin Walter stayed in the receiving mix in a Week 7 win over the Titans. Walter was targeted four times, making three catches for 35 yards.
Analysis: The nine-year veteran didn't have one of his better weeks, but the Texans relied heavily on their running game in Week 7, churning out 47 rushing plays for a net total of 222 yards. That didn't leave much room for Walter and the Texans' other receivers to make a big contribution. As long as Andre Johnson (hamstring) remains out, Walter may have some Fantasy value, but he is not reliable enough to be viewed as anything more than a No. 3 WR option.

10/20/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter looks to stay involved

News: In the two games that Texans WR Andre Johnson has missed with his hamstring injury, WR Kevin Walter has stepped up his involvement, getting more targets than any Houston receiver besides Jacoby Jones and Owen Daniels. In Week 7, Walter will go up against the Titans, whom he has had some recent success against. The last time that Walter faced Tennessee -- in Week 14 last season -- he made seven catches for 79 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Walter is no sure thing to repeat his last performance against the Titans, as he still has to share targets with Jones and Daniels, but it's a good sign that he has been getting more looks lately. There's enough potential for production that owners can view Walter as a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 7.

10/16/2011

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Kevin Walter

Walter chips in vs. Ravens

News: After having his best performance of the season a week ago, Texans WR Kevin Walter had another productive game in Week 6 against the Ravens. He caught six passes for 52 yards in the 29-14 loss. He was targeted eight times by QB Matt Schaub and had a long reception of 20 yards. Walter finished tied for second in receiving for Houston behind Jacoby Jones (76 yards).
Analysis: Walter has picked up his production the last two weeks with WR Andre Johnson out and is becoming a major part of the offense again. He has showed no signs of the shoulder injury that cost him a game earlier in the year, so he should continue to get better. The addition of Derrick Mason did not cut into his numbers much on Sunday but keep an eye on the situation going forward to make sure he does not become overlooked. Heading into Week 7 against the Titans, continue to view Walter as a No. 3 Fantasy WR.