Tank Dell injury update: Should fantasy managers be concerned about Texans WR for Fantasy Football Week 10?
Houston Texans star wide receiver Tank Dell was added to the injury report on Friday, concerning several people about his participation in Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions. Dell popped up on the injury report on Friday just when fans were speculating about Nico Collins' potential return.
The receiver was listed as questionable for the Texans' second consecutive primetime game after their Week 9 loss to the New York Jets, sounding the alarms for plenty of fans around the NFL.
Should fantasy managers be concerned about Tank Dell Sunday's availability?
With all the injuries happening, seeing Tank Dell listed as questionable wasn't the best news for the Texans. That said, he's expected to take the field on Sunday with the rest of the team. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reported that despite his designation, Dell is set to play this game after being a limited participant in Friday's practice.
The Texans had lost Nico Collins for multiple weeks before Stefon Diggs' season was cut short due to an ACL injury. Losing Dell would have been a major blow for CJ Stroud and the offensive unit. Instead, they will face one of the best teams in the NFL right now with a fully healthy squad and the return of Collins to the lineup.
In eight games, Dell has posed an explosive threat with his separation and deep running abilities, even though his numbers have decreased compared to last season. Dell has caught 30 passes for 355 yards and two touchdowns.
He knows the opportunity to fill in for Stefon Diggs after his season-ending injury is major. He'll try to capitalize on every opportunity CJ Stroud gives him. He spoke about playing without Diggs.
“I know the conversation that me and him had about what we wanted to achieve for ourselves and for the team,” Dell said. “For him to go out like that, I had went out like that last year. I know how it feels to go out and want something so bad and get it taken from me."
The Texans have a big opportunity to make a statement against the Lions, and if Stroud can connect with Dell and Collins, that matchup could be one of the best of the seasons.