Tank Dell
25-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
24
YDS
229
TD
2
AVG
9.5
TAR
38
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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Gets into end zone Sunday
Dell secured all four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Dell tied Dalton Schultz and Joe Mixon for second in receptions and finished third in receiving yards, but it took a seven-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter to save the second-year wideout from a middling fantasy performance. Dell has scored both of his touchdowns on the campaign in the last three games, affording him some modest momentum heading into a Week 9 road matchup against the Jets on Thursday night.
Dell tied Dalton Schultz and Joe Mixon for second in receptions and finished third in receiving yards, but it took a seven-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter to save the second-year wideout from a middling fantasy performance. Dell has scored both of his touchdowns on the campaign in the last three games, affording him some modest momentum heading into a Week 9 road matchup against the Jets on Thursday night.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
51.3Air Yards Per Snap
1.13% Team Air Yards
18.7%% Team Targets
14.1%Avg Depth of Target
9.4 YdsCatch Rate
63.2%Drop Rate
5.3%Avg Yds After Catch
3.1% Targeted On Route
19.9%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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Overall QB Rating Against
70.8
Cornerbacks
59.7
Safeties
72.1
Linebackers
93.3
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2024 Tank Dell Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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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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Blanked in Week 7 loss
Dell didn't catch any of his four targets in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.
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Nine targets, TD in Week 6 win
Dell caught seven of nine targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.
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Role may expand with Collins out
Dell could see additional targets for at least the next four games after the Texans placed Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Four catches in return
Dell caught all four of his targets for 38 yards and rushed once for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills.
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Returning to action Sunday
Dell (chest) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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Likely team's top WR for Week 9
Dell is likely to work as Houston's top wide receiver Thursday against the Jets, as Stefon Diggs suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Dell began the year third on Houston's wide receiver depth chart behind Nico Collins and Diggs, but Collins is on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, and Diggs will almost certainly sit out Thursday, though the severity of Diggs' noncontact knee injury has yet to be determined. Dell has caught a touchdown in two of Houston's last three games, but he was held without a catch in between.
Dell began the year third on Houston's wide receiver depth chart behind Nico Collins and Diggs, but Collins is on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, and Diggs will almost certainly sit out Thursday, though the severity of Diggs' noncontact knee injury has yet to be determined. Dell has caught a touchdown in two of Houston's last three games, but he was held without a catch in between.