Kevin Walter didn't record a catch in Monday night's Week 14 loss to the Patriots.

Walter was the picture of a non-factor. He was targeted three times on the night, with two of the passes coming on separate fourth-and-five situations. Needless to say, the Texans didn't convert either one. Walter dropped the first of the two, and the second was sailed over his head. Walter is the furthest thing from a fantasy option.

Kevin Walter caught two passes for 20 yards in the Texans' Week 12 overtime win over the Lions.

Walter continues to be a liability in the passing game. Despite seeing backup corner Drayton Florence, he couldn't separate or make anything happen after the catch. Walter is on the field to block in the running game, not to be on fantasy rosters.

Kevin Walter caught a season-high six passes for 54 yards in Houston's Week 11 victory.

Walter wasn't involved in the passing attack until late in the fourth quarter and into overtime. He's in the lineup for his supreme blocking abilities and isn't a fantasy option.

Kevin Walter (groin) is probable for Week 11.

Walter was limited in Wednesday's practice before being upgraded to full on both Thursday and Friday. He'll be a go against the Jaguars, but isn't worth WR3 consideration during the last week of the season with byes.

Kevin Walter (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

This is an improvement over last week when Walter sat out on Wednesday before eventually playing. He's expected to suit up in Week 11 against the Jags. With the exception of extremely deep leagues, Walter is off the fantasy radar.

Kevin Walter caught just two passes for 30 yards in Week 10 against the Bears.

Walter reeled in two-of-three targets, and the 30 yards was good enough for second-most on the team. He's in the lineup for his blocking skills on the outside and is not on the fantasy radar.

Kevin Walter (groin, probable) was limited in Friday's practice.

Walter will be available for Sunday night's game against the Bears. He's 60th among wide receivers in fantasy scoring this year, and off the WR3 radar.

Kevin Walter (groin) returned to practice on Thursday.

Walter did more than coach Gary Kubiak expected out of him, leaving him on track to play at Chicago Sunday night. He's not a recommended flex option against the league's most dominant defense.

Kevin Walter (groin) missed Wednesday's practice.

Walter is expected to return to practice on Thursday, however. Barring a setback, he should be good to go for Week 10. On pace for just 44 catches, 614 yards and four touchdowns, Walter is a shaky WR4/5.

Kevin Walter caught three passes for 28 yards in the Texans' Week 9 win over the Bills.

Walter is a blocker in the run game for the Texans unless a passing play breaks down. Through eight games, he's on pace for just 44 catches, 614 yards and four touchdowns. Owners can do better for WR4/5 depth.

Kevin Walter was added to the Texans' Thursday practice report as a limited due to illness.

There's not yet a reason to believe Walter is in danger of missing this week's game versus the Bills. Check back Friday for his official status.

Kevin Walter caught four balls for 74 yards and a touchdown as the Texans downed the Ravens handily in Week 7.

Walter caught a couple of long balls off play action, including his first-quarter touchdown from 25 yards out. Walter isn't a terrible player, but his fantasy production all too often is as the third receiving option in a run-first offense. Walter won't be roster-worthy during Houston's Week 8 bye.

Kevin Walter caught two passes for 28 yards in Houston's Week 6 loss to the Packers.

Walter was targeted only three times even though the Texans spent the majority of the game playing from behind. Walter remains a workmanlike, valuable "real-life receiver," but with only 15 catches for 205 yards through six games, he remains off the fantasy radar.

Kevin Walter caught four passes for 46 yards in the team's Week 5 win.

Walter was targeted early but was used mainly for his supreme blocking abilities later in the game. It was just another typical statistical output for the veteran. He's not on the fantasy radar and is far more valuable in real life.

Matt Schaub confirmed that Kevin Walter is still the Texans' No. 2 wideout.

Walter was outplayed by youngsters Lestar Jean and Keshawn Martin in the preseason, but he's in no danger of losing his starting job. "Kevin's one of the most underrated guys we've got," Schaub. "He's always in the right spot, does everything a thousand miles an hour. He does so much for us in the run game." Walter is a significantly better real-life player than fantasy option. He had just 39 catches for 474 yards in 15 games last year.

The Houston Chronicle expects Kevin Walter to lose snaps to the Texans' younger wide receivers in 2012.

Walter separation skills and playmaking ability are evaporating at age 31. While he remains a solid fit for Houston's run-based offense due to his superb blocking, Walter probably won't be an every-down receiver this season. Look for Lestar Jean, in particular, to make a run at Walter's job in training camp.

Kevin Walter remains the Texans' starting wideout opposite Andre Johnson.

The Texans didn't add any veteran receivers after Jacoby Jones left, instead counting on Lestar Jean, Keshawn Martin and DeVier Posey to fill out their depth chart. Those three have zero career combined NFL catches. Walter, 31, will once again act as a blocker in the Texans' run-heavy offense. Even though Andre Johnson missed nine games last year, Walter managed just 39 catches for 474 yards.

Kevin Walter agreed to cut his 2012 base salary from $3.5 million to $2 million on March 16.

The move cleared $1.5 million in salary cap space. The Texans may have threatened to release Walter before the "restructuring." Walter didn't get a signing bonus to compensate for his salary loss, however; he's just going to be paid less. Likewise, look for Walter's role to decrease on offense this year.

Kevin Walter caught two passes for 25 yards as the Texans fell to the Ravens in Sunday's Divisional round playoff game.

Walter was limited to 36 receiving yards on 10 targets in two playoff games. He had one ugly drop against Baltimore, securing only two of the eight passes thrown in his direction. Walter is a solid blocking and possession receiver, but the Texans may prioritize finding a more dynamic No. 2 receiver this offseason. Walter, 31 in August, is owed a $3.5 million base salary.

Kevin Walter was held to just one catch for 11 yards against the Bengals in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.

Walter was targeted just twice, which is two more than third receiver Jacoby Jones' total. Expect him to concentrate on blocking downfield again at Baltimore in the Divisional round next Sunday.