2026 Week 7 Fantasy Football: Texans Injury Report Reaction

Seven Houston Texans players sat out Wednesday's practice, according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), as the team began prep for Sunday's game against the Giants. The walking wounded include running back David Montgomery (groin), tight end Dalton Schultz (quad), and wide receiver Nico Collins (load management). The one genuinely good piece of news: wide receiver Tank Dell was a full participant and is expected to play Sunday — his first game action since 2024.

Tank Dell

This is the headline. ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports) reports Dell was a full participant Wednesday and is expected to play Sunday. He's listed on IR, so the Texans activated or are in the process of activating him — the story doesn't specify the corresponding roster move, so don't assume anything beyond "he's expected to play." In dynasty leagues, Dell's return has been anticipated for a while; this is the green light to slot him back into your active roster. In redraft (season-long), he's a speculative add until we see how the Texans use him coming off a long absence — don't drop a proven starter for him yet.

Nico Collins

Collins sat out team drills Wednesday, but the source attributes it to load management, not injury. That's a meaningfully different designation — don't panic. Keep a close eye on Thursday and Friday's reports; if this stays load management, he's fine to start. If the designation changes, reassess. The bigger wrinkle: Dell's return could affect Collins's target share (the percentage of a team's total pass attempts directed at a player), though the source story doesn't quantify that impact.

Dalton Schultz

Schultz (quad) did not practice Wednesday. That's an early-week DNP, which isn't automatically alarming, but it's worth watching — tight end is already a thin position in fantasy, and Schultz owners need clarity before Sunday's lineup locks. The source story doesn't give a timeline or severity. Monitor Thursday and Friday reports closely before making any add/drop decisions.

David Montgomery

Montgomery (groin) also sat out Wednesday and is already listed as questionable. A DNP on Wednesday with a pre-existing questionable tag is a legitimate concern heading into the week. If he's out or limited Sunday, his handcuff becomes an immediate waiver priority — though the source story doesn't name a backup by name, so check your league's waiver wire for the Texans' depth chart. Groin injuries in running backs can linger, so don't assume he plays until we see Friday's final injury report.