After CJ Stroud, Texans may have already answered next giant question about rebuild
DYNAMIC DUO
09 November 2023
After the Houston Texans' incredible comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, it's hard to find anyone that's more red-hot in the media than CJ Stroud.
And he's not alone. Wide receiver Tank Dell has also made all the media rounds to talk about his connection with Stroud, and his outstanding performance in the win over Tampa.
Former Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins even posted on social media about the Texans standout rookie.
Young Bull going to be special. https://t.co/OPMC1TlSpJ
— Deandre Hopkins (@DeAndreHopkins) November 8, 2023
If you look at the numbers in the post above, Dell is clearly in elite Texans company. In fact, he's currently averaging more yards per game (65) than Andre Johnson (61) in his rookie year.
Which begs the question, have the Texans found their No. 1 receiver moving forward?
The answer is an emphatic yes! While stature may have some concerned about Dell's ability to produce like a true No. 1, it's important to note that small, quick receivers are dominating in the NFL currently.
Look no further than Tyreek Hill. He's playing at such a high level that he's getting MVP consideration. And let's be real, Dell would have been a first round pick if not for his size.
He's also on pace to record over 1,000 receiving yards his rookie season, and he missed a game due to a concussion.
So what does this mean for the Texans offense and Nico Collins moving forward?
Be sure to watch the video above to find out!
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José Soriano and two relievers combined for a two-hitter and Oswald Peraza hit his first home run since a trade from the Yankees to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Soriano (10-9) allowed one hit and struck out eight in seven innings. Luis García allowed one hit in a scoreless eighth and Kenley Jansen threw a perfect ninth for his 25th save.
There were two outs in the fifth when Peraza connected off Hunter Brown (10-7) into the bullpen in right-center field to put the Angels up 1-0. His homer comes after his two-run single in the ninth inning Saturday helped Los Angeles to a 4-1 victory that snapped a three-game skid.
Yoan Moncada walked to start the eighth and scored on Mike Trout’s double that bounced off the wall in center field to make it 2-0. Taylor Ward walked before Luis Rengifo reached and Trout scored on an error by Lance McCullers Jr. when the pitcher overthrew first base.
Yordan Alvarez singled with no outs in the first and Soriano walked a batter in the second and sixth innings. The Astros didn’t get another hit until Ramón Urías doubled with one out in the eighth inning. Los Angeles outfielder Taylor Ward was injured trying to make a catch on that hit when he crashed face-first into the metal scoreboard in left field.
He was carted off the field holding a towel to the right side of his face. He was taken to a hospital by ambulance where interim manager Ray Montgomery said he would receive stitches to close the cut and be evaluated.
Brown allowed three hits and a run with five strikeouts in six innings. McCullers Jr. allowed three hits and two runs in his first relief appearance since 2018.
Key moment
The home run by Peraza.
Key stat
It’s the fifth time the Astros have been shut out this month.
Up next
LHP Yusei Kikuchi (6-9, 3.68 ERA) will start for Los Angeles in the series finale Monday against RHP Luis Garcia, who’ll make his return after sitting out since May 2023 recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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