TANK DELL NEWS

Co-leads pass catchers in win Dell brought in four of seven targets for 54 yards in the Texans' 34-10 win over the Cowboys on Monday night.

Impact Dell and the returning Nico Collins tied for the team lead in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The second-year wideout now has at least four catches in four consecutive games, but he's only exceeded 50 receiving yards in two of those contests. However, Dell should continue benefitting from the defensive attention teams are forced to bestow on Collins when Houston hosts the Titans in Week 12.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns nine targets Dell recorded five receptions on nine targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions.

Impact Dell had another game as the Texans' top pass-catching option with Nico Collins (hamstring) sidelined for another week. However, Dell failed to convert his opportunity, turning in a long reception of just 13 yards while also recording only one reception across the final two quarters. Overall, his disappointing season continued, as he's been held below 50 receiving yards in six of nine contests.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Houston's Collins inactive against Lions but Dell to play after dealing with back injury

Houston’s Nico Collins is inactive against the Detroit Lions, but fellow receiver Tank Dell is active after being listed as questionable with a back injury

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active versus Detroit Dell (back) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Lions.

Impact Dell, who worked fully Wednesday and Thursday, approached the contest listed as questionable after being limited in practice Friday, but he'll be available to face Detroit, unlike fellow wideout Nico Collins (hamstring) who was activated off injured reserve Saturday but deemed inactive Sunday. In that context, barring any in-game setbacks or limitations, Dell should have an opportunity to remain a key cog in Houston's passing game in Week 10, while leading a WR corps that also includes Xavier Hutchinson, Robert Woods, John Metchie and Steven Sims.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up in Week 10 Dell (back), who is questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit, is expected to play, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dell popped up on the injury report Friday and logged a limited practice due to a back issue. While late-week additions to the injury report are often ominous, it appears Dell will be able to play through the injury. Fellow wideout Nico Collins (hamstring) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and could be active Sunday, so the Texans might have their top two receivers available for a crucial contest against the Lions. It's important to note, however, that the matchup takes place on Sunday Night Football and doesn't begin until 8:20 PM ET, so fantasy managers who roster Dell or Collins may want to have a backup plan in place since neither is 100 percent certain to play.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Dell (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Lions after being limited in practice Friday.

Impact Dell practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, so his addition to the Texans' injury report Friday is notable. Meanwhile, fellow WR Nico Collins (hamstring, IR) was limited in his return to practice Friday and carries a 'questionable' game status as well. Look for added context with regard to the duo's Week 10 availability to arrive no later than Saturday night or early Sunday via the usual posting of weekly injury updates from national reporters, but the Texans' 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday night complicates things from a fantasy perspective.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eclipses century mark in loss Dell secured six of nine targets for 126 yards in the Texans' 21-13 loss to the Jets on Thursday night.

Impact Dell was the last man standing of the Texans' top wideouts with Stefon Diggs (IR, knee) and Nico Collins (IR, hamstring) sidelined, and the second-year pro turned in a season-high yardage total. Dell also tied his personal best in targets for the campaign, and he should continue playing an integral role in a Week 10 interconference home showdown with the Lions on Sunday night, Nov. 10, even with Collins expected to return for that game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Slots in as top wideout in Week 9 Dell is expected to step into a larger role in the Texans' passing game Thursday against the Jets with Nico Collins (hamstring) set to remain out Week 9 and Stefon Diggs (knee) hav...

Impact Collins has already missed the Texans' past three games while residing on injured reserve, with Dell producing an 11-92-2 receiving line on 17 targets over that span. Diggs has drawn 23 targets over that same stretch, but after he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts, the door is open for Dell and fellow wideouts Xavier Hutchinson, Robert Woods and John Metchie as well as tight ends Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover to at least temporarily carve out more volume in the passing game. Collins is reportedly on track with his recovery from the hamstring strain and could be ready to come off IR when first eligible Week 10 to take back his usual duties as the Texans' No. 1 receiver, but Diggs' absence for the rest of the season should still guarantee Dell a fairy sizable role moving forward. Dell had thrived as a rookie last season as the top complement to Collins before breaking his leg in Week 13.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gets into end zone Sunday Dell secured all four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Dell tied Dalton Schultz and Joe Mixon for second in receptions and finished third in receiving yards, but it took a seven-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter to save the second-year wideout from a middling fantasy performance. Dell has scored both of his touchdowns on the campaign in the last three games, affording him some modest momentum heading into a Week 9 road matchup against the Jets on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets into end zone Sunday Dell secured all four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Dell tied Dalton Schultz and Joe Mixon for second in receptions and finished third in receiving yards, but it took a seven-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter to save the second-year wideout from a middling fantasy performance. Dell has scored both of his touchdowns on the campaign in the last three games, affording him some modest momentum heading into a Week 9 road matchup against the Jets on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Complementary football leads to Tank Dell TD catch before half The Houston Texans special teams, defense and offense played superbly off each other at the end of the first half, and culminated with a C.J...

OCTOBER 27 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Blanked in Week 7 loss Dell didn't catch any of his four targets in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact Dell was targeted in the end zone on consecutive plays on Houston's first drive, but the first went off his hands and he came down out of bounds with the second one, the latter of which didn't count due to a defensive offside. He ended up without a catch on three official first-half targets and was blanked on his only second-half target as C.J. Stroud threw for only 86 yards in an uncharacteristically shabby outing for Houston's entire passing game. Dell should continue to see additional opportunities as the Texans remain without star receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) against the Colts in Week 8.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nine targets, TD in Week 6 win Dell caught seven of nine targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.

Impact Dell didn't take long to step up in the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring), notching a 20-yard catch on the opening drive before eventually capping that possession with a two-yard touchdown reception. He finished with the team lead in targets, narrowly beating out Dalton Schultz (eight) and Stefon Diggs (seven). Houston's entire passing game took the foot off the gas after building a 20-point lead in the third quarter, but Dell is poised for an extended uptick in usage for the duration of Collins' stint on IR. Collins will miss at least four games, the second of which will be a Week 7 trip to Green Bay.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tank Dell TD catch caps impressive opening drive at New England The Houston Texans took an early lead on Sunday at New England as they capped their first drive of the game with C.J. Stroud-to-Tank Dell sc...

OCTOBER 13 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

More targets with Collins on IR? Dell could see additional targets over the next four weeks, starting with Sunday's game against the Patriots, as the Texans placed Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve Wedne...

Impact Dell has posted more than 40 receiving yards only once this season and is still searching for his first touchdown of 2024 after scoring seven times in 11 games as a rookie in 2023 prior to suffering a season-ending injury to his lower leg. He has struggled to carve out a consistent role while ceding the majority of targets to Collins and Stefon Diggs, but in Collins' absence, Dell will occupy a top-two role in Houston's wide receiver room, with a steep drop-off from him to Xavier Hutchinson and Robert Woods.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in return Dell caught all four of his targets for 38 yards and rushed once for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.

Impact Dell returned from a one-game absence due to a chest injury but continued to play a much smaller role compared to his rookie season in 2023. He's averaging just 31.8 receiving yards per game and has yet to score a touchdown in 2024 after posting 64.5 receiving yards and scoring seven touchdowns in 11 appearances last season. Dell could see some extra volume against the Patriots in Week 6 if Nico Collins (hamstring) doesn't play after leaving Sunday's win over the Bills, which may present an opportunity for Dell to shake off his slow start.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in return Dell caught all four of his targets for 38 yards and rushed once for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.

Impact Dell returned from a one-game absence due to a chest injury but continued to play a much smaller role compared to his rookie season in 2023. He's averaging just 31.8 receiving yards per game and has yet to score a touchdown in 2024 after posting 64.5 receiving yards and scoring seven touchdowns in 11 appearances last season. Dell could see some extra volume against the Patriots in Week 6 if Nico Collins (hamstring) doesn't play after leaving Sunday's win over the Bills, which may present an opportunity for Dell to shake off his slow start.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Sunday Dell (chest) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Dell didn't practice before he was ruled out for a Week 4 matchup with the Jaguars, but his chest injury improved enough for him to get back on the field this week. He was limited both Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full session Friday, thereby paving the way for his return to action. Dell will operate as the Texans' clear No. 3 WR behind Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs on Sunday, which so far has equated to nine catches (on 17 targets) for 99 yards and no touchdowns in three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reps capped Thursday Dell (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dell sat out the Texans' Week 4 win over the Jaguars with a bruised chest, but he looks to be trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Bills after turning in limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. The Texans will decide whether Dell carries an injury designation into the weekend following Friday's practice.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Dell (chest) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact His return to practice, even in a limited capacity, lends credence to reports from earlier this week suggesting Dell is expected to return for Sunday's game against Buffalo. He didn't practice last week and ended up missing a win over the Jaguars, which allowed Robert Woods to fill in as a seldom-targeted No. 3 receiver alongside target hogs Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs. The No. 3 role demands more usage when Dell is filling it, but he's seen his volume suffer considerably while sharing the field with Diggs and Collins this year, drawing targets on just 16.5 percent of his routes (compared to 24.5 percent last season).

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Dell (chest/ribs) returned to practice Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It was previously reported that Dell is expected to return for Sunday's game against Buffalo after missing a Week 4 win over the Jaguars. He may be limited at practice to start the week but is on the right track to suit up Sunday.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Week 5 Dell (chest) is expected to suit up versus the Bills in Week 5, barring any setbacks, Will Kunkel of FOX 26 Houston reports.

Impact Dell was held out of the Texans' 24-20 win over Jacksonville on Sunday due to a chest injury, one which kept him sidelined at practice Wednesday through Friday in Week 4. The second-year pro is expected to rejoin Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs atop Houston's wide receiver corps versus Buffalo in Week 5, as long as he can avoid any setbacks in his recovery. It will bode well for Dell's status if he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity when Wednesday's first official injury report of Week 5 is released.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Texans without Tank Dell, Jimmie Ward, Joe Mixon vs. Jaguars The Houston Texans released their inactives for their Week 4 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and they'll be without a few starters.

SEPTEMBER 29 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM