Tank Dell is looking “good to go” for Sunday’s showdown against the Buffalo Bills for the Houston Texans.
Dell, who missed Week 4’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a chest injury, returned to practice for the first time in over a week.
According to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, Dell is expected to play in Sunday’s matchup against the 3-1 Bills.
Dell left early in the Texans’ 34-7 loss to the Vikings after catching a season-high five passes for 62 yards on six targets. Entering the week, he had only caught four balls for 34 yards.
CJ Stroud on Tank Dell getting involved vs Buffalo:
“Definitely a key component to this game to get Tank Dell going cuz I think he’s one of the best receivers in the league” 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/f2NFgWV39i
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) October 3, 2024
A third-round pick out of the University of Houston, Dell caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games as a rookie last season before he broke his fibula in early December.
Without Dell, Houston most relied on the duo of Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins to secure a 24-20 victory Sunday afternoon. Collins surpassed Andre Johnson’s 2018 record for the most receiving yards to begin the season after catching 12 passes for 151 yards and a score.
Entering October, Collins leads the NFL in receiving yards (489) and ranks second in receptions (30).
Texans safety Jimmie Ward returned to practice from a groin injury that sidelined him against the Jaguars. Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon and Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil missed practice with ankle injuries.
Kickoff against the Bills at NRG Stadium is scheduled for noon.
