Texans WR Tank Dell delivers performance to remember in win vs. Chargers
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- Sideline was so happy for Tank Dell 🥹 HOUvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/dcgWskpKAZ — NFL (@NFL) November 8, 2026 “To see him get 100 yards in his second game back off of a crazy injury, that’s crazy.
- If Tank Dell wanted to silence the critics who believed his best years were left in 2024, a touchdown reception for the second-longest pass of the season probably answered the call.
- “Proud of both guys getting that connection going,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters after the win.
For the first time in 687 days, Dell found his way into the end zone as the Houston Texans dismantled the Los Angeles Chargers in a 44-22 victory at SoFi Stadium.
Stroud to Tank Dell for the TD 🗣️ HOUvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/r0q9mBmr5d — NFL (@NFL) November 8, 2026 Dell, who last week made his return to the field for the first time since December 2024 and caught a 43-yard pass, wanted to set the tone early.
- He’s a heck of a football player and he showed it today.” The Texans look to build on Dell's confidence and their success in the passing game as they hit the road next Sunday for a matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
- He knows his ability, he believes in himself, he put the work in and he was ready for this opportunity.” Dell wasn't done there.
- With the defender slipping, "Uno" became a one-man band, waltzing his way into the end zone for a 63-yard touchdown reception, the second-longest passing drive of the season for Houston's offense.
- Enter Stroud, stepping up to deliver a strike down the right sideline for Dell.
- Stroud could celebrate, the duo brought back " the Squabble," a dance that routinely followed celebrations after scoring drive back in their rookie season.
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