HOU @ LACFinal 44-22, Nov 8, 2026
defensive: TOT 3, SOLO 3, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: HOU moneyline won, spread -5.5 covered
FootballNFLHouston TexansDefensive tackle
Kayden McDonald
Stats, career, game log and next gameKayden McDonald is a defensive tackle for the Houston Texans.
4 NFL games1 season
Updated
About Kayden McDonald
Born on March 12, 2005, Kayden McDonald is a defensive tackle who has played for the Houston Texans since 2026.
McDonald made 3 tackles in a 44-22 win at the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov 8, 2026. Before that he had 2 tackles in a 27-21 loss to the New York Giants on Oct 25, 2026, and 1 tackle in a 34-31 win at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct 18, 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Nov 8, 2026Season by season4
Every season, every NFL game of his career, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How he is doing now
2026 defense8 tackles8 tackles, 4 games
Texans3-52026 regular season
Last game3 tacklesNov 8 at Chargers
Injury status
No active flag. Latest report Active (30d ago), no longer on the injury report.
Game log, 2026
NYG @ HOUFinal 27-21, Oct 25, 2026
defensive: TOT 2, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: HOU moneyline lost
HOU @ JAXFinal 34-31, Oct 18, 2026
defensive: TOT 1, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: HOU moneyline won, spread +2.5 covered
HOU @ TENFinal 26-3, Oct 11, 2026
defensive: TOT 2, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, TFL 0, PD 0, QB HTS 0, TD 0
Betting: HOU moneyline won, spread -6.5 covered
Box score lines from ESPN.
Betting: his team's result at the closing moneyline and spread most of our sportsbooks closed at (3 books or more).
Next game
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Career
Houston Texans2026 to now - 4 games- 2026NFL debut26-3 win vs Titans
- 2026Best gamevs Chargers
- Nov 8, 2026Latest gameat Chargers
Regular season
4 games
8 tackles
First NFL game
Oct 11, 2026: 2 tacklesTexans 26, Titans 3
Latest game
Nov 8, 2026: 3 tacklesTexans 44, Chargers 22
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Jacksonville Jaguars1 game
1-0his teams
His line: 1 tackle
Last met Oct 18, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers1 game
1-0his teams
His line: 3 tackles
Last met Nov 8, 2026
New York Giants1 game
0-1his teams
His line: 2 tackles
Last met Oct 25, 2026
Tennessee Titans1 game
1-0his teams
His line: 2 tackles
Last met Oct 11, 2026
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Oct 11, 2026Active
McDonald (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ESPN / HOU
- Oct 10, 2026Questionable Leg
The Texans activated McDonald (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, though he's still questionable to play against the Titans on Sunday.
ESPN / HOU
- Oct 10, 2026Questionable Leg
questionable
ESPN / HOU
- Oct 8, 2026Injured Reserve Leg
McDonald (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ESPN / HOU
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- Oct 7, 2026Injured Reserve Leg
The Texans designated McDonald (ankle) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.
ESPN / HOU
- Oct 7, 2026Injured Reserve Leg
McDonald (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday.
ESPN / HOU
- Sep 11, 2026Injured Reserve Leg
The Texans placed McDonald (ankle) on injured reserve Friday.
ESPN / HOU
- Sep 11, 2026IR Leg
The Texans placed McDonald (ankle) on injured reserve Friday.
ESPN / HOU
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: nflverse weekly stats, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:39 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.