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Fantasy Player Profile Tank Dell

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Tank

Dell

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Manager: FA

@IND: #11 vs opposing WR - 31.56 FPA

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% Rostered55.6

% Change-0.2

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2023 Fantasy Stats

			Passing			Rushing		Receiving		Misc		Fum	Fantasy
Wk	Opp	Results	Yds	TD	Int	Yds	TD	Yds	TD	FumTD	2PT	Lost	Pts
1	@BAL	Loss, 9-25	-	-	-	-	-	34	-	-	-	-	3.40
2	IND	Loss, 20-31	-	-	-	-	-	72	1	-	-	-	13.20
3	@JAX	Win, 37-17	-	-	-	-	-	145	1	-	-	-	20.50
4	PIT	Win, 30-6	-	-	-	13	-	16	-	-	-	-	2.90
5	@ATL	Loss, 19-21	-	-	-	-4	-	57	-	-	-	-	5.30
6	NO	Win, 20-13	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
7	Bye		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
8	@CAR	Loss, 13-15	-	-	-	15	-	16	-	-	-	-	3.10
9	TB	Win, 39-37	-	-	-	2	-	114	2	-	-	-	23.60
10	@CIN	Win, 30-27	-	-	-	13	-	56	1	-	-	-	12.90
11	ARI	Win, 21-16	-	-	-	-	-	149	1	-	-	-	20.90
12	JAX	Loss, 21-24	-	-	-	12	-	50	1	-	-	-	12.20
13	DEN	Win, 22-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
14	@NYJ	Loss, 6-30	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
15	@TEN	Win, 19-16	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
16	CLE	Loss, 22-36	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
17	TEN	Win, 26-3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
18	@IND	Win, 23-19	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.00

2023 Fantasy Stats

		Rushing		Receiving		Fum	Fantasy
Wk	Opp	Yds	TD	Yds	TD	Lost	Pts
1	@BAL, L 9-25	-	-	34	-	-	3.40
2	IND, L 20-31	-	-	72	1	-	13.20
3	@JAX, W 37-17	-	-	145	1	-	20.50
4	PIT, W 30-6	13	-	16	-	-	2.90
5	@ATL, L 19-21	-4	-	57	-	-	5.30
6	NO, W 20-13	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
7	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
8	@CAR, L 13-15	15	-	16	-	-	3.10
9	TB, W 39-37	2	-	114	2	-	23.60
10	@CIN, W 30-27	13	-	56	1	-	12.90
11	ARI, W 21-16	-	-	149	1	-	20.90
12	JAX, L 21-24	12	-	50	1	-	12.20
13	DEN, W 22-17	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
14	@NYJ, L 6-30	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
15	@TEN, W 19-16	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
16	CLE, L 22-36	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
17	TEN, W 26-3	-	-	-	-	-	0.00
18	@IND, W 23-19	-	-	-	-	-	0.00

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213.20
320.50
42.90
55.30
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1012.90
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Sustains minor wound in shooting

The Texans have issued a statement relaying that Dell -- who sustained a minor wound as the result of a shooting in Florida on Saturday night -- has been released from the hospital and is in good spirits.

Analysis: Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Dell is expected to make a full recovery from the wound he sustained during Saturday night's incident at a nightclub in Sanford, Fla. Dell is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he recorded a 47-709-7 receiving line in 11 games prior to sustaining a season-ending broken fibula Dec. 3.
Published: Sun, Apr 28 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets serious target competition

Dell (leg) and Nico Collins are part of a potent Texans receiver group that now includes Stefon Diggs, whom Houston acquired from Buffalo on Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Dell is now even less likely to match his massive target volume from the four-game stretch preceding his season-ending leg fracture last season -- he produced a 25-369-5 receiving line on 43 targets Weeks 9 through 12. He should still plenty of playing time, and he'll be part of an offense that could rank near the top of the league in pass rate and/or usage of three-wideout formations. While Dell and Nico Collins both had more success than Diggs working downfield last season, there's little…read more
Published: Wed, Apr 3 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Running full speed already

Dell (leg) recently resumed workouts with private coach Delfonte Diamond, who said the wide receiver will be "more than ready" for OTAs this spring, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Analysis: Diamond told KPRC 2 that Dell "hasn't lost a beat" and has been running full speed. The workouts reportedly included sprints and sharp cuts, demonstrating that the 24-year-old has made great progress since a broken fibula ended his rookie season Dec. 3. Prior to the injury, Dell had three 100-yard performances and seven touchdowns in 10 games, including a four-week stretch with 369 receiving yards, 43 targets and five TDs right before the game he left early. He, Nico Collins and TE Dalton…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 18 at 6:22am by Rotowire.com
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Expects to participate in OTAs

Dell (fibula) noted earlier this month that he expects to join his teammates when the Texans take the field for OTAs this spring, Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Analysis: Per the report, Dell, who is reportedly making a speedy recovery from a broken fibula he sustained Dec. 3 against the Broncos, is expected to be a full participant in the Texans' offseason conditioning program. Beyond that, the 2023 third-rounder indicates he hopes to "hit the ground running" once Houston's OTAs commence this spring. At that stage, however, it remains to be seen how close to 100 percent Dell will be, but barring any setbacks, the 24-year-old wide receiver should be good to go…read more
Published: Thu, Feb 22 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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Making progress

Dell (lower leg) expects to return to the field when the Texans hold their first Organized Team Activities this spring, Michael Shapiro of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Prior to suffering a season-ending fibula injury in Week 13 last season, Dell recorded 47 catches on 75 targets for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games, including three 100-yard performances. Looking ahead, the 2023 third-rounder -- whose recovery is reportedly on track -- is poised to reclaim a key role alongside fellow WR Nico Collins in Houston's C.J. Stroud-helmed passing offense.
Published: Thu, Feb 22 at 8:09am by Rotowire.com
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Plans to practice this spring

Dell is making good progress in his recovery from a broken fibula and expects to be ready for OTAs this spring, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Analysis: Ten and a half weeks removed from surgery, Dell was limited to coaching at Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation celebrity softball game last Thursday, though the wide receiver moved around normally while playing catch with other participants. He started pool work in January, and there hasn't been any report of significant ligament or muscular damage accompanying his broken fibula. Dell plans to participate in spring practices and should be ready for training camp even if the Texans want him to…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 19 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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Coming along well

Dell (leg) started light pool work in January, and doctors have been pleased by the wide receiver's progress during rehab thus far, Will Kunkel of FOX 26 Houston reports.

Analysis: Kunkel notes that Dell is still a long ways away from being in game shape and wouldn't have any shot to play if the Texans had advanced to the Super Bowl. The third-round pick suffered a broken fibula Week 13, following four consecutive games with at least eight targets, 50 yards and one touchdown. Dell finished his rookie season averaging 4.3 catches for 54.5 yards and 0.64 touchdowns per game, despite exiting two games early with injuries and playing only 48 percent of snaps on offense Week…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 7 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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Moves to injured reserve

The Texans officially placed Dell (fibula) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Analysis: Dell suffered a broken left fibula during this past Sunday's 22-17 win over the Broncos and underwent a procedure to repair it Monday. Per Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com, coach Demeco Ryans confirmed after Dell had surgery that the wide receiver will miss the remainder of the campaign, so Tuesday's transaction was merely procedural. Dell will end his rookie campaign with 47 catches on 75 targets for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games.
Published: Tue, Dec 5 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for season

Coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Monday that Dell will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on the broken fibula he suffered in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Broncos, Ben Arthur of Fox Sports reports.

Analysis: Dell finishes his rookie season with 47 catches for 709 yards and seven touchdowns on 75 targets in 11 games. He also had 51 rushing yards on 11 attempts. Dell and C.J. Stroud were on pace to challenge all-time production records for a rookie quarterback-receiver duo, so Dell's future remains bright if he can make a full recovery, but his absence for the remainder of the season will complicate the 7-5 Texans' path to the playoffs. Noah Brown, Robert Woods and John Metchie likely will all see…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Undergoes surgery for broken fibula

Dell underwent successful surgery Monday to repair a fractured left fibula, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Dell sustained the injury late in the first quarter of the Texans' 22-17 win over the Broncos on Sunday, when he got tangled up with other players while blocking on Dameon Pierce's three-yard touchdown run. The Texans haven't yet confirmed that Dell fractured his fibula, nor has the team offered up a timeline for his recovery from surgery, but injuries of this sort typically require a 6-to-8-week healing period, according to Alexander. With that in mind, Dell looks set to miss the rest of the…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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Fractures fibula, out for 2023

Dell was diagnosed with a fractured left fibula after exiting Sunday's 22-17 win over the Broncos with what the Texans listed as an ankle injury, league sources tell Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The wideout is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Analysis: Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans will likely provide further details on Dell's injury after the game, but the rookie third-round pick out of Houston looks set to sit out the rest of the 2023 campaign after X-rays revealed structural damage to his left leg. Dell -- who had been listed as questionable heading into the day with a calf injury -- didn't draw any targets before exiting late in the first quarter, when he got tangled up in the scrum during Dameon Pierce's three-yard touchdown run. After…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Done for day

The Texans ruled Dell (ankle) out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Analysis: As expected, Dell won't be able to return to the second half of the Week 13 contest after he was carted off the field upon injuring his left ankle on Dameon Pierce's three-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Before his departure, Dell didn't draw any targets in the passing game. Dell had been listed as questionable heading into Sunday due to a calf injury, but he'll now be tending to a new health concern heading into a Week 14 matchup with the Jets on Dec. 10.
Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Injures ankle Sunday

Dell is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos with an ankle injury.

Analysis: Dell didn't draw any targets before he appeared to injure his left ankle on Dameon Pierce's three-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Dell was carted to the locker room, and the rookie wideout is expected to undergo X-rays and scans as the Texans aim to determine the extent of the injury.
Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Sunday

Dell (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Analysis: Dell never managed more than limited participation in practice this week while dealing with the calf issue, but the injury won't keep him off the field Sunday. With Noah Brown (knee) also getting the green light to play after missing Houston's last two games, the Texans will have their receiving corps at full strength for one of the few times all season. Dell should remain entrenched as one of the top targets for quarterback C.J. Stroud after putting together a monstrous 25-369-5 receiving line…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday

Dell (calf) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Dell is officially listed as questionable for Week 13, but reports have consistently been positive about his prospects of playing. The rookie wideout has scored in four consecutive weeks and gone over 100 receiving yards twice in that span. For one of the few occasions all season, Houston is expected to have each of its top six wideouts available Sunday; like Dell, Noah Brown (knee) is also listed as questionable, but both should be officially ruled in for the Week 13 contest upon the release…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 4:51am by Rotowire.com
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Trending toward playing

Dell (calf), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Broncos, is expected to play, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

Analysis: Dell was a limited participant in practice both Thursday and Friday, so it always seemed as if the rookie would be available for the pivotal matchup from a seeding perspective. Fantasy managers should still check on his availability prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but it's possible Dell could see an uptick in targets if Noah Brown (knee) is ultimately unable to play.
Published: Sat, Dec 2 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable against Broncos

Dell (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Analysis: Dell was limited in practice Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's session. The rookie wide receiver picked up the calf injury in the Week 12 loss to Jacksonville, but coach DeMeco Ryans expressed confidence during the week that Dell would be available come Sunday. With Dell and Noah Brown (knee) both listed as questionable, a full picture of Houston's receiving corps against the Broncos likely won't materialize until 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at Thursday's practice

Dell (calf) was a limited participant in his return to practice Thursday.

Analysis: After sitting out Wednesday's session, Dell's return to the field one day later bodes well for his Week 13 availability. However, unless he practices fully Friday, Dell will likely approach Sunday's game against the Broncos with an injury designation.
Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice

Dell (calf) returned to practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Dell wasn't on the field for the early part of practice that was open to the media, but the rookie wideout was eventually able to take the field. The Texans will release their second Week 13 injury report later Thursday, when it will be known whether Dell was a full or limited participant. Houston listed Dell as a non-participant on Wednesday's report, but head coach DeMeco Ryans is optimistic about the receiver's chances of playing through the calf issue this Sunday versus Denver, per James…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing

Dell (calf) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Dell didn't practice Wednesday, so what he's able to do Friday, if anything, at practice will be telling with regard to his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Broncos. If Dell ends up out or limited this weekend, the potential return of Noah Brown (knee) could provide the Texans with added wide receiver depth for Week 13.
Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 10:16am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice with calf injury

Dell (calf) didn't practice Wednesday, but the Texans are optimistic that he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Analysis: Per Wilson, Dell had imaging done on his calf after this past Sunday's 24-21 loss to Jacksonville. Dell's injury is regarded as relatively minor, but he'll likely need to increase his practice participation Thursday or Friday to get the green light to play against Denver. If the rookie wide receiver is unable to play, it would be a major loss for Houston's offense, considering Dell has piled up 25 catches for 369 yards and five touchdowns in his last four games.
Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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Extends TD streak to four games

Dell caught five of eight targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Jaguars. He added 12 yards on one rushing attempt.

Analysis: Dell scored Houston's first points with a seven-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. He had a 62-yard catch negated by an illegal shift penalty and another would-be long reception ruled an incomplete pass after a Houston challenge, so Dell came close to having an even more productive game. As it is, Dell still extended his touchdown streak to four games, and the rookie wide receiver has caught 25 of 43 targets for 369 yards and five touchdowns over that span. Dell has also provided…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 3:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Team-high receiving yardage in win

Dell secured eight of 10 targets for 149 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 21-16 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Analysis: Dell comfortably led the Texans in receiving yards by a wide margin while also setting the pace in receptions. The spectacular rookie also teamed up with fellow first-year star C.J. Stroud on a 40-yard touchdown grab in the right corner of the end zone in the second quarter. Dell now has four touchdowns in his last three games, a sample in which he's eclipsed the century mark on two occasions as well. Dell figures to be a key piece of the air attack once again in a Week 12 home matchup against…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 14 targets in win

Dell secured six of 14 targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 30-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday. He also returned three punts for 18 yards.

Analysis: Dell comfortably led the Texans in targets on a day when Nico Collins (calf) was sidelined, but he wasn't close to full efficiency. Nevertheless, the rookie turned in a productive day and was able to find the end zone for the fifth time this season and third time in the last two games on a six-yard grab to open the scoring for Houston on the afternoon. Dell next takes aim at the inconsistent Cardinals secondary in a Week 11 home matchup that could develop into another high-scoring affair now…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Snags game-winning touchdown Sunday

Dell secured six of 11 targets for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 39-37 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed twice for two yards.

Analysis: The rookie wideout struck for big plays several times during the wild victory, including on a 29-yard touchdown reception just past the midway point of the third quarter. Dell also came alive on the game-winning drive with a clutch 26-yard sideline grab immediately before his game-winning 15-yard touchdown reception with six seconds remaining. The 100-yard effort was the second of Dell's nascent career, while the multi-touchdown tally was his first. Dell will look to put together a successful…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to action

Dell caught three of four targets for 16 yards and had three carries for 15 yards in Sunday's 15-13 loss to Carolina in Week 8.

Analysis: Dell was back on the field after missing Houston's previous game due to a concussion. The Texans operated without Robert Woods (foot), so Dell (44 snaps) joined Noah Brown (40 snaps) and Nico Collins (40 snaps) in the starting lineup. Collins, Woods and Brown were the starting trio in Week 1, but Dell emerged as a viable option while Brown missed multiple weeks due to a groin injury. The Texans have not had all their wide receivers healthy since their opener, so beyond Collins being the No. 1…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 7:12am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Week 8

Dell was a full practice participant Wednesday and has cleared the concussion protocol, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Analysis: The rookie missed a Week 6 win over the Saints and now is back in action after a Week 7 bye. Meanwhile, Robert Woods (foot) was held out of Wednesday's practice, though the Texans haven't indicated his injury is serious. Woods' status could have a significant impact on Dell's role this Sunday at Carolina, especially if the Texans still want depth receivers like Noah Brown, John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson (foot) to get some playing time. Dell and Nico Collins have been the most productive of…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 25 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices Monday, likely for Week 8

Dell (concussion) took part in the Texans' unofficial practice session Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. "Getting Tank back is big for us. ... He's a guy we can count on for a big play," head coach DeMeco Ryans told DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com.

Analysis: While Ryans didn't officially confirm that Dell has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, the coach's comments to the media suggest that the Texans fully expect the rookie receiver to be available for Sunday's game in Carolina. Dell missed the Texans' Week 6 win over the Saints with the brain injury, but a well-timed Week 7 bye seemingly gave him added time to recover. Through his first five NFL games, Dell has compiled a 19-324-2 line on 28 targets.
Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for Week 6

Dell (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Analysis: Though Dell will miss the first game of his career after sustaining the brain injury in last week's 21-19 loss to Atlanta, Houston is hopeful that the Week 6 contest will be the extent of the rookie wideout's absence. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Dell is said to be showing improvement after practicing in a limited fashion Friday, and he should be ready to play Oct. 29 at Carolina following the Texans' Week 7 bye. While Dell is sidelined Sunday, however, Noah Brown, John Metchie and…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to sit out Week 6

Dell (concussion), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Dell missed practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning to the field as a limited participant Friday. Though he didn't put in a full practice this week, Dell took a questionable tag into the weekend, but Schefter's report suggests that the rookie wideout didn't clear the five- step concussion protocol. Dell will likely be inactive for Sunday's contest, but his status won't be confirmed until Houston releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Dell is…read more
Published: Sat, Oct 14 at 10:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable after limited practice

Dell (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after being deemed a limited practice participant Friday.

Analysis: Though Dell wasn't on the field for the media-access portion of Friday's practice, he ended up going down as a limited participant on the Texans' final Week 6 injury report. Despite not having practiced fully all week, Dell may still have a chance at being available Sunday, though he'll first need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist before being removed from the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If, however, Dell ends up unavailable versus New Orleans, John Metchie and Xavier…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing

Dell (concussion) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Dell also missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, so the wideout's continued absence Friday suggests that he's trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Saints. The Texans' upcoming injury report will add some clarity on that front, and if Dell is out this weekend, John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson would figure to see added WR snaps in Week 6.
Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined Thursday

Dell (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.

Analysis: Dell has one more chance to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, but back-to-back absences from practice cloud his Week 6 status. If Dell is unavailable versus New Orleans, John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson would figure to see added WR snaps for the Texans this weekend. Adding to uncertainty at wideout is the status of Robert Woods (ribs), who missed Wednesday's practice and was a limited participant Thursday.
Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Not expected to play Week 6

Dell (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday and isn't expected to be available for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Analysis: Dell is reportedly making progress as he works to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but the rookie wideout looks like he would need to exceed current expectations in order to be cleared for Week 6. The Texans have a bye Week 7, so missing one contest would allow Dell almost three full weeks to recover in time for the team's Oct. 29 matchup against the Panthers in Week 8.
Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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In concussion protocol

Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Dell is officially in the league's concussion protocol, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Dell was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Falcons in the second quarter due to be evaluated for a concussion, and Ryans now confirms that the rookie wideout has been placed in the NFL's five-step protocol. As such, Dell will require full medical clearance before being able to retake the field, putting his status for Week 6 versus the Saints in jeopardy. Fantasy managers will need to monitor Dell's progress as the week continues.
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Sunday

Dell (concussion) has been ruled out for a return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Analysis: Dell was presumably diagnosed with a brain injury after he exited the contest late in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion when he hit his head on the turf while reeling in a catch. He'll finish the game with three catches for 57 yards on four targets. The rookie receiver out of Houston will now look to clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of the Texans' next game Oct. 15 versus the Saints.
Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting checked for concussion

Dell is questionable to return to the second half of Sunday's game against the Falcons while receiving an evaluation for a concussion.

Analysis: Dell appeared to hit his head hard on the turf when he reeled in a key third-down catch in the second quarter. He'll get examined in the locker room before a determination is made if he's fit to return. If Dell's day is over, he'll finish the Week 5 contest with three receptions for 57 yards on four targets. He also carried twice for minus-4 yards.
Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet following breakout

Dell caught one of three targets for 16 yards, had two carries for 13 yards and returned two punts for 14 yards in Sunday's 30-6 win over Pittsburgh.

Analysis: Dell was a popular free-agent fantasy acquisition after a Week 3 breakout (5-145-1), but he failed to build on that performance. The rushing attempts, however, were an interesting wrinkle. Houston's ground game had done little the first three games before producing its first 100-yard game of the season Sunday. Dell remains third on the depth chart at WR but played nearly as many snaps (50) as Nico Collins (54) and Robert Woods (51), as the Houston offense is put more in the hands of rookie…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 6:21am by Rotowire.com
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Paces pass catchers in win

Dell brought in five of seven targets for 145 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 37-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Analysis: Dell led the Texans in receptions, receiving yards and targets during the upset victory, putting a punctuation mark on Houston's surprising 20-point win with a 68-yard touchdown grab with just under nine minutes remaining. Dell has quickly ascended in the pecking order of the Texans' air attack, now having produced a 12-217-2 line in his last two games while logging 17 targets in that span. Dell could continue taking away his fair share of targets from veteran Robert Woods and challenge Nico…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Upgraded to full Thursday

Dell (thigh) was upgraded to a full practice Thursday.

Analysis: Dell was limited in Wednesday's session but sounds ready to play for Week 3 against the Jaguars. With Noah Brown (groin) on injured reserve, Dell started alongside Robert Woods in Week 2 and played 79 percent of the offensive snaps. He posted a 7-72-1 line on a team-high 10 targets against the Colts. Dell has put himself on the WR3 map in fantasy.
Published: Thu, Sep 21 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited with thigh injury

Dell was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a thigh injury.

Analysis: In the Texans' Week 2 loss to the Colts, Dell scored his first NFL touchdown while catching seven passes for 72 yards on 10 targets. The rookie third-round draft pick is poised to continue playing a prominent role alongside Nico Collins and Robert Woods for the duration of Noah Brown's (groin) multi-week absence. Dell will have two more opportunities to return to full participation in practice and avoid carrying a questionable tag into Sunday's game in Jacksonville.
Published: Wed, Sep 20 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores first career touchdown

Dell brought in seven of 10 targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 31-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday. He also returned one punt for 13 yards.

Analysis: The rookie was granted an elevated role due to Noah Brown's placement on injured reserve with a groin injury, and Dell made very good use of the extra snaps Sunday. The 2023 third-round pick tied Nico Collins for the team lead in receptions while checking in third in receiving yards, and he recorded his first NFL touchdown on a 23-yard catch in the fourth quarter that served as Houston's final points of the afternoon. Given his encouraging performance Sunday and Stroud's seemingly quick…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Could play more with Brown on IR

Dell is expected to handle an expanded role after the Texans placed on Noah Brown (groin) was injured reserve Wednesday.

Analysis: Brown will miss a minimum of four games, which may pave the way for Dell to play consistently in three-receiver sets alongside Robert Woods and Nico Collins. However, the potential return of John Metchie (hamstring) in Week 2 could further alter the pecking order at wideout. In his NFL debut against the Ravens last weekend, Dell had three catches for 34 yards while playing 37 offensive snaps, compared to 52 snaps for Brown. Dell had a productive preseason, and the diminutive rookie has a nice…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 13 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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Part of wideout rotation

Dell caught three of four targets for 34 yards and returned one punt for 14 yards in Sunday's 25-9 loss to Baltimore in Week 1.

Analysis: Dell, who played 37 offensive snaps (48 percent share), saw a smaller workload than Robert Woods (58 snaps), Nico Collins (54) or Noah Brown (52). The rookie splashed during preseason action, exhibiting chemistry with quarterback C.J. Stroud, but that didn't really emerge to kick off the regular season. The two should have plenty of opportunities to connect in 2023 if the Texans continue to fall behind in games.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 6:55am by Rotowire.com
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Returning punts Week 1

Dell is listed second on the depth chart at one wideout position and will return punts Week 1 against the Ravens, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

Analysis: Dell sits behind wideout Nico Collins, who is slated to start alongside Robert Woods, and hopes to have an impact on an offense that ranked 31st in 2022. He developed an early connection in camp with quarterback C.J. Stroud, which raised expectations for the 2023 third-round draft pick. If he doesn't produce offensively, Dell could provide a lift on special teams; he averaged 17.0 yards per return and scored a touchdown as the primary punt returner for the University of Houston in 2022.
Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 6:41am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to action Sunday

Dell (hamstring/back) was active for Sunday's preseason finale, failing to haul in his lone target in an exhibition win over the Saints.

Analysis: Dell was able to return after missing last week's preseason tilt against Miami due to minor injuries. The third-round pick didn't record a catch Sunday, but he flashed his athletic ability when Davis Mills nearly connected with him downfield on the team's third offensive possession. The Texans appear set with Nico Collins and veteran Robert Woods as starters to begin the year, leaving Dell to compete with Noah Brown for snaps as Week 1 inches closer.
Published: Sun, Aug 27 at 10:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice

Dell, who was held out of Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins due to hamstring and back tightness, was present for practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Analysis: Wilson notes that Dell sat out the exhibition contest as a precautionary measure, and the rookie third-round pick's presence at practice supports that notion. As Week 1 approaches, Dell and Noah Brown, among others, are competing for slotting behind the Texans' presumed top two receivers, Robert Woods and Nico Collins. If Dell ends up claiming a key role early on this season he could emerge as a fantasy sleeper, but with rookie C.J. Stroud trending toward being the Texans' Week 1 starting…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 23 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with tightness

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Dell (undisclosed) was "feeling some tightness" in his leg during pregame warmups Saturday prior to the Texans' preseason contest against the Dolphins, Deepi Sidhu of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Dell didn't play in Houston's exhibition loss to Miami, but Ryans said the rookie wideout "will be fine." His practice status will be monitored next week.
Published: Sat, Aug 19 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Impresses in first action

Dell caught five of eight targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in Thursday night's 20-9 win over the Patriots in the preseason opener.

Analysis: Dell's performance was highlighted by a juggling six-yard touchdown reception along the sideline to end the first half. The local third-round pick has drawn praise during camp and had a long gain of 24 yards Thursday, ultimately leading the Texans in all major receiving categories. For good measure, Dell also returned a punt for 13 yards. In a relatively fluid receiving corps behind Nico Collins and Robert Woods, Dell will strive to keep his momentum going in Houston's second preseason game…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 10 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Praised by coach

Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans described Dell as "quarterback-friendly" following Sunday's camp session, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

Analysis: Dell, the former Houston Cougar, made a nice catch in front of fans, who erupted in cheers. Ryans called out Dell's ability to get open and route-running ability. Both Dell and fellow draftee Xavier Hutchinson have impressed early in camp and are in the mix for the final roster spots at wide receiver.
Published: Mon, Jul 31 at 6:57am by Rotowire.com
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