Dell didn't catch any of his four targets in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.
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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: WRs to Start
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In the first game without Nico Collins (hamstring) in Week 6 at New England, Dell stepped up with seven catches for 57 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. It was his most targets in a game this season, and he scored his first touchdown. Dell should continue to be a go-to option for C.J. Stroud against the Packers, and Green Bay has allowed eight receivers to score at least 12.5 PPR points this season. I like Dell as a No. 2 receiver in all leagues in this potential shootout.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Nine targets, TD in Week 6 win
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Dell caught seven of nine targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.
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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Sleeper WRs
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This is Dell's time to shine with Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve. Dell has been a terrible Fantasy option so far this season, with three games scoring 8.9 PPR points or less, and he missed Week 4 with a rib injury. He's topped 40 receiving yards once and hasn't scored a touchdown, but C.J. Stroud will need Dell to produce with Collins out. Stefon Diggs is a No. 1 Fantasy receiver in all leagues now, but Dell should be considered a No. 3 receiver until he proves otherwise. And in Week 6, he's facing a Patriots defense that has allowed six receivers to score at least 12.2 PPR points this year.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Role may expand with Collins out
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Dell could see additional targets for at least the next four games after the Texans placed Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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. Through the first five weeks of the season, Dell has struggled to earn meaningful volume in the passing game while ceding the majority of targets to Collins and Stefon Diggs, but Collins' absence will allow Dell to take on a regular role in two-receiver sets. After Collins exited early in last week's win over the Bills, Xavier Hutchinson served as the primary No. 3 wideout behind Diggs and Dell.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Four catches in return
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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.
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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Returning to action Sunday
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Dell (chest) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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' 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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Reps capped Thursday
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Dell (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: WRs to Sit
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Dell missed Week 4 with a rib injury, but he's expected to play in Week 5 against the Bills. He should only be considered a low-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. Nico Collins is the best receiver for the Texans, and Stefon Diggs is playing at a high level. This is also a revenge game for Diggs, so expect him to be peppered with targets. Dell has struggled so far this season with 11.2 PPR points or less in his first three games before missing Week 4. He'll have to prove himself first before Fantasy managers can trust him again, and this is a tough matchup against the Bills, who are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Limited in return to practice
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Dell (chest) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
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 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, down from 24.5 percent as a rookie.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Returns to practice
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Dell (chest/ribs) returned to practice Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Dell is expected to return for Sunday's game against Buffalo after missing a Week 4 win over the Jaguars. He may be a limited participant in practice to start the week, but so long as he avoids any setbacks in his recovery Thursday and Friday, he should be in line to play Sunday.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Expected back Week 5
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Dell (chest) is expected to suit up versus the Bills in Week 5, barring any setbacks, Will Kunkel of FOX 26 Houston reports.
Dell was held out of the Texans' 24-20 win over Jacksonville on Sunday due to a chest injury, which kept him sidelined at practice last Wednesday through Friday. 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 an aggravation of the issue. It will bode well for Dell's status if he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Wednesday. Per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans called Dell "day-to-day."
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Texans' Tank Dell: Won't play Sunday
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Dell (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.
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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Not seen at practice
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Dell (chest) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Dell also missed sessions Wednesday and Thursday, 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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Looks unlikely to play Sunday
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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.
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 team 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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Not seen at practice
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Dell (ribs/hand) doesn't appear to be practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Sleeper WRs
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Dell was the odd man out in Week 1 at Houston since Nico Collins (17.7 PPR points) and Stefon Diggs (21.1 PPR points) both had big games. Dell only scored seven PPR points against the Colts, but he should rebound this week. Dell was second on the team in targets (seven) behind Collins (eight), and Dell finished with three catches for 40 yards. I expect C.J. Stroud to lean on Dell more this week, and I like his matchup against the Bears. He's worth starting as a high-end No. 3 receiver in all leagues.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Five touches in Sunday's win
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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.
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.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Sits out exhibition finale
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Dell (coach's decision) was held out of Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams.
Dell continues to work with the first team offense despite the addition of superstar wideout Stefon Diggs this offseason and continued presence of Nico Collins as the No. 2 option. With C.J. Stroud looking like the real deal under center, the sophomore slot man may be a rare case in today's NFL of a true No. 3 receiver carrying "must-start" status in fantasy (a la Wes Welker with the 2007 Patriots). Dell has already proven his good health -- following last year's fractured fibula -- when he broke off a long touchdown catch in the Texans' first preseason contest.
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Texans' Tank Dell: Engages in workout Saturday
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Dell (leg) ran and performed drills Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Dell is recovering from what has been described as a "clean flesh wound" to his left leg sustained as an innocent bystander in a shooting in Florida in late April. The wideout's workout Saturday suggests that he's progressing well and confirms previous reports that the wound was minor. Given his activity Saturday, there appears to be a chance that Dell will participate in the Texans' OTAs, which begin Monday.
