Sat Jan 18 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Texans Face Chiefs in Playoffs Without Injured Receiver Tank Dell
**Kansas City, MO** – The Houston Texans are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, but will be significantly hampered by the absence of wide receiver Tank Dell. Dell suffered a devastating knee injury during the teams’ previous meeting on December 21st, an injury that has ended his season.
Dell underwent surgery this week, nearly a month after dislocating his knee and tearing his ACL, MCL, and LCL in a collision with a teammate. The extensive damage will sideline him for the entire 2025 season. This is the second consecutive season-ending injury for Dell, the first being a fractured fibula suffered in 2023, also due to an on-field collision. His injury woes extend beyond the gridiron; he was also the victim of a shooting in April 2024.
The Texans’ receiving corps is already depleted following the season-ending ACL tear suffered by Stefon Diggs. The team briefly added veteran Diontae Johnson but released him after the wild-card round, leaving them thin at the position heading into a challenging matchup against the Chiefs. Despite a dip in production this season, Dell had amassed 98 receptions, 1,376 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns in his 25-game career. His absence leaves a significant hole in the Texans’ offensive arsenal as they prepare for their playoff rematch in Kansas City.
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