Sam Monson warned fantasy managers not to rely on Tank Dell after back-to-back season-ending injuries, calling the second fracture "so severe that they basically can’t rely on him at this point." Houston’s decision to draft Jalen Noll underscores the team’s doubts. Monson stressed that while Dell’s talent is unquestioned, the probability he returns at pre-injury explosion levels is low enough that drafters should treat him as a high-risk, volatile asset rather than a locked-in starter.

Jason Moore advised moving on from Tank Dell in 2025 redraft and shallow dynasty formats after the Houston Chronicle reported Dell will "more than likely" spend the entire season on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Moore pointed out that Houston already signed Christian Kirk and drafted two rookie wideouts, a clear signal the team is planning for life without Dell. Given the severity of his knee injury and the Texans’ sudden depth at receiver, Moore believes Dell offers little chance of contributing this year and carries long-term risk of never regaining a meaningful role.