The Houston Texans won on Sunday to firmly entrench themselves in the AFC playoff race, but they lost one of their breakout players in the process.
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a fractured fibula during Sunday’s win over Denver, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The injury is likely to keep him out for the rest of the season.
#Texans WR Tank Dell, whose breakout performance this season has sparked his team’s offense, suffered a fractured fibula, source said. He’s headed for IR, as Houston loses one of its stars. pic.twitter.com/vATNSwRbAi
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 3, 2023
Dell suffered the injury when he got rolled up in a pile while blocking on a Dameon Pierce touchdown run.
.@Tankdell4 injured working hard blocking on the Dameon Pierce TD run. Texans say he’s questionable with an ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/wH9HiIAnyk
— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) December 3, 2023
Dell had emerged as one of Houston’s leading receivers this season. Going into Sunday’s game, he had 47 catches for 709 yards and a team-leading seven touchdown receptions. Houston will likely have to lean hard on the likes of Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz with Dell sidelined.
