During the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, CJ Stroud and DeMeco Ryans saw a key Houston Texans player get injured.

DeMeco: Losing Tank (Dell), we lost one of our most explosive players. He made a lot of big plays for us and we lost that. Everyone around him has to pick it up. Everyone has to step up and make plays. It is difficult to defend when you have Nico (Collins) and Tank out there, so of course, that changed things for us offensively.

It's no secret that the Texans' interior offensive line has struggled mightily, particularly at the guard position. That's not a great recipe when preparing to face Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones.

The Kansas City Chiefs are talking about the Houston Texans, plus, Head Coach DeMeco Ryans was wired for sound in Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins.

After Houston Texans head coach Demeco Ryans said Saturday wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a “serious knee injury,” the organization revealed further the damage this week.

In the short term, the Texans will try to replace Dell’s production with contributions from John Metchie III, Robert Woods and Xavier Hutchinson, who have combined for 42 catches, 416 yards (9.9 average) and one touchdown.

Is Tank Dell out for the season? Will Dell play again in 2024? Read RotoBaller's latest updates on Tank Dell's injury.

Zach Orr is praised for the defense’s turnaround. Mark Andrews reveals how Charlie Kolar broke his arm. Tavius Robinson and Tylan Wallace are among the Ravens’ unsung heroes. Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans says Lamar Jackson ‘is definitely the MVP.

The grueling stretch comes at a time when Baltimore, Houston, Kansas City and Pittsburgh's games could determine the AFC playoff landscape.

After sustaining a high right ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of a victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appears set to play on Saturday