Fantasy football projections, Week 7: Texans-Steelers featuring Arian Foster, Andre Johnson and Antonio Brown

The Week 7 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers features two teams looking to put together bounce-back efforts on Monday Night Football. We've got the fantasy projections for you courtesy of numberFire.

The Texans looked extremely beatable in the early going against the Indianapolis Colts last week, but running back Arian Foster was able to keep his team in the game. While the Texans did fall short of a victory late in the contest, Foster managed at least 100 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns for the second game in a row. The Steelers don't exactly have the run defense that they used to, and it is clear that with Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback, the Texans are going to be running a run-first offense all year long. Both of those things should bode well for Foster's fantasy owners this week.

When Fitzpatrick does have to throw the ball, he will look in the direction of veteran wide receiver Andre Johnson. Johnson has had a slow start to the season, and part of that may be due to a nagging ankle injury that he's played through. That said, he appeared to get over the hump against the Colts last week, catching seven passes for 99 yards and his first touchdown of the season. The Steelers are very good against wide receivers this year, but Johnson's teammate DeAndre Hopkins has eclipsed the 100-yard mark just once this season and was only targeted twice last week, making Johnson a safer bet for fantasy owners.

The Steelers have been one of the most inconsistent teams in the NFL this season. With a 3-3 record, the club has alternated wins and losses through six weeks. That means they're due for a win after falling to the Cleveland Browns last week. That could mean a big performance from wide receiver Antonio Brown, who is easily regarded as the team's best player and one of the most dynamic talents in fantasy football. Brown caught seven passes for 118 yards receiving last week and will be looked to a lot against a Texans defense that ranks in the bottom five in the league when it comes to giving up fantasy points to receivers.

When the Steelers do look to run the ball, Le'Veon Bell will look to lead the charge. The sophomore running back hasn't eclipsed 100 yards rushing since Week 3 and hasn't scored a touchdown since the opening week of the season. Although his numbers aren't necessarily ideal for a feature running back with a lot of promise, Bell is certainly valued in leagues that reward receptions. He is one of the best pass catching running backs in the league. He should see a lot of touches against the Texans, which could help Bell and his fantasy owners put another touchdown on the board this week.