TANK DELL NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Won't play Sunday Dell (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.

Impact Dell emerged from last Sunday's loss at Minnesota with soreness, which was clarified to be a chest issue on the Texans' first injury report of Week 4 prep. He proceeded to sit out practice Wednesday through Friday and thus won't be available this weekend. With Dell in street clothes, Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs will headline the Texans' receiving corps, while Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson, Steven Sims and John Metchie will be candidates to fill in behind the top duo.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Dell (chest) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dell also missed Wednesday and Thursday's sessions, so his apparent absence Friday doesn't bode well for his chances of being available Sunday against the Jaguars. Houston's upcoming injury report will reveal whether Dell heads into the weekend with any chance of facing Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks unlikely to play Sunday Dell (chest) didn't practice Thursday and appears unlikely to play Sunday against the Jaguars while he manages bruised ribs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The Texans haven't officially ruled Dell out from playing Sunday, with head coach DeMeco Ryans noting Wednesday that he considers the wideout "day-to-day" while the team waits to see how he progresses during the practice week. However, with two straight absences to begin Week 4 prep, Dell doesn't seem to be tracking toward playing against Jacksonville while he contends with the injury, which he sustained late in last Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings. Dell also emerged from the contest with a hand injury, but the Texans list him only with a chest issue on the official Week 4 injury report. The Texans will decide after Friday's practice whether Dell carries a designation into the weekend, or if he's ruled out two days in advance of the contest.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Termed day-to-day by coach Dell (ribs, hand) is day-to-day, per coach DeMeco Ryans, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dell missed practice Wednesday after emerging from Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings with rib soreness as well as an injury to his hand/wrist. He'll have two more opportunities to resume practicing before a favorable home matchup against a leaky Jacksonville secondary that allowed four first-half passing touchdowns to the Bills on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Dell (ribs, hand) doesn't appear to be practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dell continued playing after he took a hard hit to the ribs during Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota, and he later suffered a hand/wrist injury on the final drive. Garbage-time production helped him to a season-high 62 receiving yards, but Dell may now be in some danger of missing a Week 4 home game against Jacksonville. He reportedly avoided structural damage, so a return to practice Thursday or Friday should put him on track to play.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Managing soreness after Week 3 loss Dell is dealing with soreness Monday after taking a hit to the ribs during Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dell also got his wrist/hand banged up late in Sunday's game, but it looks like the second-year pro has escaped a rough Week 3 with only discomfort. In catching five of six targets for 62 yards Sunday, Dell actually put together his best receiving line of the 2024 regular season, though both Nico Collins (4-86-0 on 10 targets) and Stefon Diggs (10-94-0 on 12 targets) worked ahead of him. Dell will look to get fully healthy and take another step forward as the Texans prepare for a Week 4 divisional matchup against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Managing soreness after Week 3 loss Dell (ribs) is dealing with soreness Monday after taking a hit to the ribs during Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dell also got his wrist/hand banged up late in Sunday's loss, but it looks like the second-year pro has escaped a rough Week 3 with only soreness. In catching five of six targets for 62 yards Sunday, Dell actually put together his best receiving line of the 2024 regular-season, though both Nico Collins (4-86-0 on 10 targets) and Stefon Diggs (10-94-0 on 12 targets) worked ahead of him. Dell will look to get fully healthy and take another step forward as the Texans prepare for a Week 4 divisional matchup against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five grabs against Vikes Dell caught five of six targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings.

Impact The second-year wideout had his most productive game of the season so far as the Texans fell behind early and had to air it out even more than usual. Dell still finished third on the team in targets however, well behind Stefon Diggs's 12 and Nico Collins' 10, and that's likely to be the regular pecking order in looks from C.J. Stroud. Dell will try to build on this performance in Week 4 against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling in crowded WR room Dell caught one of four targets for minus-3 yards and rushed three times for 16 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Impact Dell got behind Chicago's defense in the third quarter but had a well-thrown ball bounce off his hands. The second-year wide receiver has had trouble recapturing the magic from his rookie year early in 2024 while ceding the majority of targets to Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs. Dell will look to get back on track in Week 3 against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling in crowded WR room Dell caught one of four targets for minus-3 yards and rushed three times for 16 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Impact Dell got behind Chicago's defense in the third quarter but had a well-thrown ball bounce off his hands. The second-year wide receiver has had trouble recapturing the magic from his rookie year early in 2024 while ceding the majority of targets to Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs. Dell will look to get back on track in Week 3 against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five touches in Sunday's win Dell caught three of seven targets for 40 yards and added 19 rushing yards on two carries in Sunday's 29-27 win over the Colts.

Impact The second-year wideout looked healthy, which was the most important thing after his rookie season ended early due to a broken fibula. While Dell's production wasn't impressive in his first regular-season action since December, his target volume was comparable to both Nico Collins (6-117-0 on a team-high eight targets) and offseason acquisition Stefon Diggs (6-33-2 on six targets). With Dell still apparently set for a significant role in the Texans' dynamic passing attack, he'll look to make a bigger impact in Week 2 against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE