The Houston Texans are rolling into their Week 6 London clash against the Jacksonville Jaguars with three fewer key players on their roster after ruling out WR Tank Dell, RB David Montgomery, and S Jalen Pitre on Thursday. These three won’t even make the trip across the pond, and that’s a tough pill to swallow for a team gearing up for an international game.
Tank Dell’s Comeback Takes a Detour
Man, this one hurts for Texans fans. Wide receiver Tank Dell, who has been sidelined since late in the 2024 season with a knee injury, recently returned to practice from injured reserve. Everyone was probably hyped for his potential return to the field, but it’s not happening this Sunday. That knee injury is still keeping him out, which means another week without one of their explosive playmakers. It’s gotta be frustrating to be so close and then have to sit out a big game like this in London.
Montgomery, Pitre Also Grounded From Travel
It’s not just Dell. The Texans are also missing some serious talent on both sides of the ball with running back David Montgomery and safety Jalen Pitre also ruled out. Montgomery has been shouldering a big load in the backfield alongside Woody Marks, putting up 138 rushing yards and punching in two touchdowns this season. Losing that kind of ground production and goal-line threat is a big deal. Then you got Jalen Pitre, a versatile safety who often lines up in the slot but can handle a bunch of roles. He’s known for his good ball production throughout his career, so his absence means a major hit to their defensive versatility and playmaking ability against the Jaguars.
This Sunday’s Week 6 matchup in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars just got a lot tougher for the Houston Texans. Missing three key players, especially with Dell’s comeback on pause, means the Texans are going to have to dig deep and find a way to step up in a big game on an international stage. They’ve got to find answers fast if they want to make some noise across the pond.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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