The Houston Texans just got hit with a gut punch, losing wide receiver Jaylin Noel for the rest of the season due to a turf toe injury. This is a tough blow, especially since Noel was really starting to cook after a slow start, looking like one of the most explosive receivers in the league during that stretch. The Texans’ wide receiver room went from kinda “meh” to absolutely stacked in a matter of weeks, and now they’ve taken another hit.
Depth Chart Stronger Than Ever
Here’s the thing though, it’s not all bad news. Not by a long shot. This team still has a stable of more than capable receivers, so we probably won’t see a major drop-off. Why? Well, C.J. Stroud has been playing out of his mind this season, elevating everyone around him. And let’s not forget the moves general manager Nick Caserio made earlier this year. He pulled off a major heist, grabbing Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals. Harrison has already made an impact, even with limited snaps as he learns the playbook. Get ready, because after the bye week, his snap count should shoot up, giving Stroud another seriously talented target right alongside Nico Collins.
The Return of Tank Dell and What It Means
Then there’s the return of Tank Dell. The dude just came back after almost two years away from football, which is wild. He didn’t play a ton in his first game back, but when he did, he hauled in a reception and took it over 40 yards. Talk about a much-needed spark! You can tell that chemistry with Stroud is still there, and as he keeps getting back into game shape, he’s going to inject some serious explosiveness into an offense that’s craving it. And after those three big names? Houston still has Kayshon Boutte and Xavier Hutchinson providing excellent depth. Both of those guys have stepped up big at various points this season.
The Texans’ offense should be able to move the ball through the air without any problem, even with Noel sidelined. But hey, let’s be real, they still need to put in some serious work on that rushing attack. Get that balanced out, and this unit is going to be straight up unstoppable. Get ready for more fireworks, Houston, because this team is just getting started.
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Originally reported by Battle Red Blog.
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