Doubtful
Injury Kneecap
Est. Return 12/25/2024
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
51
YDS
667
TD
3
AVG
13.1
TAR
81
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Dell lasted until 69th overall in last year's draft despite topping 1,300 receiving yards both of his final two seasons at Houston. It's now clear teams made a mistake passing on him, though it was understandable at the time given his combine measurements (5-8, 165), 40 time (4.49) and age (turned 24 during his rookie season). Dell quickly silenced those concerns, earning the Texans' No. 3 receiver job out of the gate and combining for 217 yards and two TDs in Weeks 2-3. A Week 5 concussion cost him a game and a half, but the rookie came back strong after a bye to average 5.6 catches for 77.0 yards and 1.0 TD on 9.4 targets in Weeks 8-12. During that time, Dell maintained a steady diet of short, intermediate and deep targets, proving to be much more than just a slot guy or screen/YAC threat. In fact, he was targeted behind the line of scrimmage just once all season and finished 15th among WRs (200-route minimum) with a 14.2 aDOT. Unfortunately, he broke his fibula early in Houston's Week 13 contest and missed the rest of the season. His nine full games yielded seven touchdowns, along with averages of 4.9 catches for 72.4 yards on 7.9 targets. Fellow Texans wideout Nico Collins had even better numbers, though Dell was more productive in the weeks leading up to his season-ending injury. Things look promising in 2024 for the Houston offense, with Dell returning for spring practices and joined by both Collins and offseason trade acquisition Stefon Diggs. The wealth of WR talent creates questions regarding target share, but an offense engineered by coordinator Bobby Slowik and QB C.J. Stroud may have the necessary passing volume and efficiency to keep everyone happy. Read Past Outlooks
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Dislocates kneecap Saturday
Dell suffered an apparent dislocated kneecap in his left leg during Saturday's loss at Kansas City, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Dell was injured as he reeled in a 30-yard touchdown from QB C.J. Stroud in the middle of the third quarter. He remained on the turf for some time as medical staff immobilized his left leg in an air cast before carting him off the field and transporting him to a Kansas City area hospital, where he's expected to remain overnight, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Per Rapoport, doctors still are determining the overall damage to Dell's left knee, and while surgery is a possibility, it has yet to occur.
Dell was injured as he reeled in a 30-yard touchdown from QB C.J. Stroud in the middle of the third quarter. He remained on the turf for some time as medical staff immobilized his left leg in an air cast before carting him off the field and transporting him to a Kansas City area hospital, where he's expected to remain overnight, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Per Rapoport, doctors still are determining the overall damage to Dell's left knee, and while surgery is a possibility, it has yet to occur.
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Air Yards Per Game
65.6Air Yards Per Snap
1.41% Team Air Yards
24.5%% Team Targets
16.3%Avg Depth of Target
11.5 YdsCatch Rate
55.6%Drop Rate
3.7%Avg Yds After Catch
3.6% Targeted On Route
19.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Overall QB Rating Against
78.5
Cornerbacks
75.5
Safeties
75.8
Linebackers
91.8
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Measurables Review
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How do Tank Dell's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
5' 9"Weight
165 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.49 secBroad Jump
121 inHand Length
8.63 inArm Length
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Texans traded up in the third round of the 2023 draft to take Dell (69th overall). His nickname ("Tank") didn't come from his frame; the University of Houston product is listed at 5-10 and 165 pounds, which may limit him to slot duty in the NFL. At that size, Dell needs to be quicker than opponents and make plays. He led the nation in receiving yards (1,398) and touchdowns (17) in 2022 and scored 32 TDs during his collegiate career. Mid-round receivers rarely make a fantasy impact out of the gate, but the Texans aren't deep at wideout, so Dell has a shot at playing time. He could also land as the primary returner, a role he handled in rookie camp.
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Will stay in hospital Saturday night
Coach DeMeco Ryans said Dell will remain in a Kansas City area hospital overnight with a "significant" left knee injury that he suffered during Saturday's loss to the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Transported to hospital
Dell was transported to a Kansas City area hospital during Saturday's loss to the Chiefs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Suffers significant knee injury
Dell was carted off Saturday's game against the Chiefs after suffering a knee injury, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. His leg was immobilized by a brace.
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Tallies 86 all-purpose yards Sunday
Dell secured both targets for 26 yards and rushed once for 15 yards in the Texans' 20-12 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. He also returned three punts for 45 yards.
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Limited to one catch Sunday
Dell brought in one of four targets for 23 yards and returned one punt for 14 yards in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Back to WR2 for Week 11
Dell will revert to being the Texans' No. 2 wideout for Monday's game against the Cowboys as Nico Collins returns from a five-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, Coral Smith of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Texans' passing attack has struggled since Collins' injury, and it was dealt another blow when Stefon Diggs tore his ACL in Week 8 against the Colts. Dell has done an admirable job filling in as C.J. Stroud's go-to pass catcher, with the former logging 22 catches on 35 targets for 257 yards and two touchdowns in the five games Collins was sidelined. Dell should have more space to maneuver in the passing game Monday if the Cowboys' secondary is honed in on Collins.
The Texans' passing attack has struggled since Collins' injury, and it was dealt another blow when Stefon Diggs tore his ACL in Week 8 against the Colts. Dell has done an admirable job filling in as C.J. Stroud's go-to pass catcher, with the former logging 22 catches on 35 targets for 257 yards and two touchdowns in the five games Collins was sidelined. Dell should have more space to maneuver in the passing game Monday if the Cowboys' secondary is honed in on Collins.