It appears that after winning the Clinched Division, the Houston Texans‘ luck is running out. The team’s bus has arrived at the Arrowhead Stadium. And, while this game was already difficult for them, it appears that injuries have caught up with them as well. Live viewers would know that the team’s WR Tank Dell sustained a horrific injury in the third quarter. But what injury did he sustain?

Well, according to early reports and speculation, Tank Dell has damaged his knee. This is not good news for Texans fans, as knee injuries can be quite significant and can take longer time to heal. For the time being, the significance has not been medically determined, but it is expected to be pretty big. Why, you may ask?

Well, when Tank Dell collapsed following the collision, the man was unable to move his leg. Many Texans players gathered to assist him, demonstrating how important he was to the team and how much he was in pain. Furthermore, it appears that some players were even crying for the wide receiver. But who was this?

Obviously, it was CJ Stroud. After all the QB has stated on several occasions that they have a strong bond with Dell. Due to this Stroud was heartbroken to see his best friend in such a bad situation after a long two bad years with his health. The incident report read, “CJ Stroud reacts to Tank Dell’s injury.”

You guys may recall that Tank Dell was also out for the entire season in 2023 due to a damaged fibula. However, this was not the only negative aspect of his health in the last year. In April 2024, the WR was also involved in the Florida shooting and sustained injuries as a result. The man recovered from all of these incidents, but it appears that his luck is not allowing him to play for a lengthy period of time. So, how much time off can we expect the WR to take?

Did Tank Dell sustain a season-ending injury?

So, in short, there is no certainty. The WR’s knee was in bad shape on the field, so he was sent to the nearest hospital right away. Some reports suggest that a suction splint was utilized to stabilize his leg and relieve pain. A vacuum splint is only used for serious injuries, which indicates one thing.

This could mean that Tank Dell tore one or more ligaments in this accident. If this is accurate and the ligament rupture is extensive, it could be ACL/MCL damage. And if it is that then we may predict that the WR will not return this season. Which can be a significant hit for the Texans’ offensive card.

The team has already had a tough year in terms of injuries. First of all, Stefon Diggs was sidelined in October due to an ACL injury, and following that Nico Collins had a hamstring injury. And now we see Tank Dell can now be out for the entire season. It appears that the game will become more tough for the team in the playoffs. Stay tuned for further updates.