One of the NFL’s most exciting rookie receivers won’t play against the New Orleans Saints this week. Houston Texans standout Tank Dell has not been practicing and will not clear concussion protocol in time for Week 6’s game, per KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson.
Dell, picked at No. 70 overall in the third round this year out of the Houston Cougars program, ranks second in the league among first-year wideouts with 324 receiving yards through five games. His 19 receptions are tied for fourth-most. With Dell likely missing this game, the Texans will have to lean more heavily on veteran receivers Nico Collins (25 receptions for 467 yards) and Robert Woods (21 catches for 221 yards) to support young quarterback CJ Stroud.
Still, it’s a nice break for the Saints. They’re going to have multiple tries to take down several opposing teams missing their best players with Anthony Richardson down for the Indianapolis Colts with a shoulder injury and Justin Jefferson possibly out for the Minnesota Vikings with an injured hamstring. Dennis Allen’s team must make the most of these opportunities and improve on their 3-2 record.
