Tank Dell
24-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
9
YDS
99
TD
0
AVG
11.0
TAR
17
Rest-of-Season Projections
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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Returning to action Sunday
Dell (chest) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
63.7Air Yards Per Snap
1.43% Team Air Yards
18.0%% Team Targets
11.5%Avg Depth of Target
11.2 YdsCatch Rate
52.9%Drop Rate
5.9%Avg Yds After Catch
4.1% Targeted On Route
16.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Oct 6th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
57.5
Cornerbacks
52.4
Safeties
4.9
Linebackers
103.3
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2024 Tank Dell Split Stats
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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
30.50 in
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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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Reps capped Thursday
Dell (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
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Limited in return to practice
Dell (chest) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
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Returns to practice
Dell (chest/ribs) returned to practice Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Expected back Week 5
Dell (chest) is expected to suit up versus the Bills in Week 5, barring any setbacks, Will Kunkel of FOX 26 Houston reports.
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Won't play Sunday
Dell (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.
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Likely to miss Week 4
Dell is unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.
ANALYSIS
Dell emerged from the 34-7 Week 3 loss to the Vikings with bruised ribs, and he missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with what is being termed a chest injury. If Dell's unable to suit up against the leaky Jacksonville secondary, Robert Woods or Xavier Hutchinson would likely join Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs in three-receiver sets, assuming Collins plays through a hamstring injury that limited his practice participation Thursday.
Dell emerged from the 34-7 Week 3 loss to the Vikings with bruised ribs, and he missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with what is being termed a chest injury. If Dell's unable to suit up against the leaky Jacksonville secondary, Robert Woods or Xavier Hutchinson would likely join Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs in three-receiver sets, assuming Collins plays through a hamstring injury that limited his practice participation Thursday.