Tank Dell had not played since Week 16 in 2024, but has finally returned the field for the Houston Texans the past few weeks and looks like he has barely lost a step.
Tank Dell suffered a severe knee injury against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Dell tore multiple ligaments (including his ACL, LCL, and MCL), dislocated his kneecap and knee joint, and suffered a torn meniscus.
There were major questions about whether Dell would be able to return to football and, at the very least, be as productive as he was previously in the Texans' offense.
Dell missed the remainder of the 2024 season, the entire 2025 season, and the first six weeks of 2026, but on Sunday, October 25 against the New York Giants, he finally made his return to the field. In his first game back, Dell played 14 snaps and caught his only target for 43 yards.
The Texans then had their bye week in Week 8 and returned in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Dell saw an increase in snaps (33) and a major increase in production. The 27-year-old caught four of nine targets for over 100 yards and a touchdown, marking the first time he has reached 100 receiving yards in a game in nearly two years. The last time he reached this mark was on October 31, 2024.
Tank Dell's Stats in First Two Games Back
Week 7: vs Giants | Week 9: @ Chargers | |
Catches | 1 | 4 |
Targets | 1 | 9 |
Receiving Yards | 43 | 105 |
Touchdowns | 0 | 1 |
Yards Per Catch | 43 | 26.3 |
Offensive Snaps | 14 | 33 |
Snap Percentage | 23% | 47% |
Rush Attempts | 1 | 0 |
Rush Yards | 2 | 0 |
Is Tank Dell worth a pick-up in Fantasy Football?
Tank Dell has made an incredibly impressive return, and looks like the player he was in 2024 when he was one of C.J. Stroud's favorite targets.
Dell's best quality on the field is his speed, and he is clearly still an excellent deep threat. In two games back, Dell has averaged over 25 yards per catch, making him a compelling option for fantasy purposes.
Although the Texans have a crowded wide receiver room with the likes of Nico Collins, Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, and Marvin Harrison Jr. all looking for targets, Dell's connection with Stroud makes him a high-upside fantasy play.
Should Dell's production continue to increase throughout the rest of the season, he could become a high-end flex or a low-end WR2.
If he's still available in your league, I recommend adding him if you have the space on your roster.
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