After missing the 2025 season with a severe knee injury, Dell is reportedly making significant progress in the Texans’ current offseason conditioning program. Team management is using his performance in spring activities to gauge his readiness and official availability for the 2026 campaign.
If cleared to play, Dell likely holds the advantage over Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson for the team’s WR3 position and will push Jayden Higgins and Dalton Schultz for targets behind first-read Nico Collins. Dell is a value dart in best ball and a strong buy-low candidate in fantasy football dynasty leagues.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been locked in ...
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McNair is doubling down on his support for C.J. Stroud, reaffirming that the Texans are “totally behind” him as their long-term leader. The team exercised Stroud’s fifth-year option through 2027, with plans for a formal contract extension expected next year.
Although Stroud’s individual stats have cooled since his rookie year, his consistent postseason success has the organization focused on upgrading his offensive weapons to alleviate pressure next season. Still just 24.5 years of age, Stroud is a relatively inexpensive, young building block asset for fantasy football superflex and 2 QB dynasty leagues.
Ryans quickly followed up with a mealy-mouthed “he’ll be back at some point this year.” This pull quote is a nice reminder that Tank Dell is not dead yet. When healthy, the human joystick is the undisputed WR2 behind Nico Collins and propelled CJ Stroud to his best professional season.
Dell’s injury risk is already baked into the price, and once positive rehab reports start surfacing, his ADP will quickly correct. Bottom line: Bones and ligaments heal, so stash him now at a discount, especially in dynasty leagues. The value window will slam shut as soon as Dell hits the practice field.
The Houston Texans season ended in disappointment against the New England Patriots in their Divisional Playoff matchup 28-16.
C.J. Stroud was picked off times during the game, this was the most he has ever thrown in a single game, putting the Texans in a deep hole early. One of those picks was returned for a touchdown that helped swing momentum in New England’s favor. Stroud finished with 212 yards passing and one touchdown to go along those four interceptions. He was missing his top receiver Nico Collins, who suffered a concussion in last week’s game. Rookie Jayden Higgins tried filling Collins shoes, leading the team in receiving with six receptions and 59 yards. Running the ball also was bad for the Texans offense. Woody Marks had 14 carries for just 17 yards; he had a costly fumble too.
Houston now faces scrutiny heading into the offseason, as ball security and decision making emerge as central concerns. Stroud could potentially sign an extension this offseason, but will his turnovers in high pressure games cost him? Stay tune for the Texans offseason moves.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
C.J. Stroud returns to the Texans after suffering a concussion in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos.
In a pivotal AFC South matchup, the Houston Texans see the return of their starting quarterback. C.J Stroud has cleared the concussion protocol and will start against the Colts after missing the previous three games. While Stroud was unavailable, backup Davis Mills and the Texans’ defense produced, and the team is on a three-game win streak.
Stroud’s third season has had its share of ups and downs. He has recorded 161 completions on 242 attempts for 1702 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. It will be interesting to see if Stroud can hit the ground running and keep the Texans rolling. The team is on the outside looking in on the playoff picture. A win against the Colts would undoubtedly send a message to the rest of the NFL that they are for real.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
Despite returning to practice this week, CJ Stroud will miss his third game in a row due to a concussion suffered in the week 9 game against the Denver Broncos. Backup quarterback Davis Mills has kept the team afloat with wins over the Titans and Jaguars. Mills had finished as QB1 and QB9 overall in 4 pt passing touchdown leagues.
Davis Mills has been a serviceable fantasy option the last 2 weeks and faces the Buffalo Bills defense who have been a sieve against opposing offenses. Mills is a great streaming option if injuries or the bye week has left your team needing quarterback help.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
